Meet the 6 members appointed by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a six-member task force to recommend reforms to make India’s examination system more transparent, secure and technology-driven.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns over exam malpractices and paper leaks. The government said the committee would recommend structural and technological reforms to strengthen public examinations and restore confidence in the system.

The committee brings together experts from the fields of technology, education, administration, logistics, space science, artificial intelligence and national security.

This is who they are.

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Nandan Nilekani – President

Who is he?

Nandan Nilekani is the co-founder and chairman of Infosys.

He was the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) between 2009 and 2014, overseeing the rollout of Aadhaar. He also chaired the Technology Advisory Group for Single Projects (TAGUP), which recommended technology-based reforms for major government programs, including Goods and Services Tax (GST)-related systems. In 2023, he was appointed co-chair of the G20 working group on digital public infrastructure for economic transformation, financial inclusion and development. He graduated from IIT Bombay.

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Lal Meena – Logistics Expert

Who is he?

Amrit Lal Meena is a retired IAS officer from Bihar since 1989.

He served as the Chief Secretary of Bihar from August 2024 until his retirement in August 2025. Previously, he served as Secretary in the Ministry of Coal and was also Special Secretary (Logistics) in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). He holds a BTech degree in Electrical Engineering and has over three decades of administrative experience in the state and central governments.

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Anita Karwal – Education Expert

Who is she?

Anita Karwal is a 1988-batch retired Gujarat cadre IAS officer.

She served as the Education Secretary of India from 2020 until her retirement in 2022. Before that, she served as the Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 2017 to 2020. After her retirement, she was appointed as the Chairman of the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA).

Karwal was closely involved in the development and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. She studied economics at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.

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S Somanath – Science and technology expert

Who is he?

S Somanath is the former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

He headed ISRO from 2022 to 2025. During his tenure, India successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole and launched the Aditya-L1 solar mission. He also oversaw the commissioning of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and the continued development of the LVM3 launch vehicle.

Before becoming Chairman of ISRO, Somanath headed the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. A propulsion engineer by training, he joined ISRO in 1985.

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Dr V Kamakoti – Expert in artificial intelligence and computer science

Who is he?

Dr V Kamakoti is the Director of IIT Madras.

A computer scientist, he is known for leading the Shakti project, which developed India’s indigenous microprocessor. His work focuses on computer architecture, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Kamakoti also serves on the National Security Advisory Council and has contributed to several government initiatives related to technology and digital infrastructure.

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Tapan Deka – Security Expert

Who is he?

Tapan Deka is the former director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

An IPS officer in 1988, he served as Director of the IB from 2022 to 2026. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has worked extensively on counter-terrorism, intelligence operations and internal security. Before becoming IB director, he spent more than a decade in the agency’s Operations branch, where he managed counterterrorism investigations and intelligence coordination.

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Why did the government form this working group?

According to the government, the task force was tasked with recommending reforms that would make India’s examination system more transparent, reliable and technology-driven.

The panel should consider:

• Technological reforms for public exams

• Measures to prevent paper leaks and exam errors

• Cybersecurity and digital protections

• Administrative and logistical improvements

• Structural reforms to strengthen examination systems

The government said it would take into account the committee’s recommendations while implementing broader reforms to India’s examination ecosystem.

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