On Thursday, the Cabinet sub-committee on student issues and education reforms, headed by U.T

Why in news

The Cabinet sub-committee on student issues and education reforms directed a report on preventing paper leaks and ensuring transparency in exams and recruitment following protests over NEET and KPSC controversies.

Background

The committee is headed by U.T. Khader, Minister for Health and Family Welfare. It tasked S.R. Niranjana (Vice-Chairman of Karnataka State Higher Education Council) to submit a report on exam integrity and recruitment transparency.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyKPSC: Karnataka Public Service Commission is the body responsible for recruitment in the state.
• PostU.T. Khader serves as the Minister for Health and Family Welfare in the Union Cabinet.
• FactThe committee is specifically addressing issues related to NEET and KPSC recruitment controversies.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the systemic challenges in maintaining the integrity of competitive examinations in India and suggest measures to ensure transparency in public recruitment processes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological interventions for paper leak prevention
• accountability of recruitment bodies
• impact on meritocracy and social justice

Keywords: transparency · meritocracy · institutional integrity · accountability · educational reforms

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