Chandrababu Naidu Meets Nandan Nilekani: Push for Trustworthy National Examination Reforms - AP Events
On 4 November 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a productive meeting with Nandan Nilekani , Chairman of the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms, at the Secretariat in Amaravati . IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh also participated in the discussions. The meeting focused on overhauling India ’s examination system to make it more transparent, secure, and student-friendly. Key Points from the Meeting Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stressed the need to build national consensus by including the views of all states. He said the examination system should move beyond marks and rankings. Instead, it must nurture creativity, critical thinking, practical skills, and employability while reducing unnecessary pressure on students. In Andhra Pradesh , the government is strengthening the integrity of examinations through technology-driven reforms, strong cybersecurity measures, greater transparency, and data-driven governance. Naidu clearly stated: “...