Tharoor urges Nilekani to shift exams, boost youth jobs in open letter

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor writes an open letter to Nandan Nilekani, leading India's exam reforms task force, proposing a shift from centralized exams to continuous, modular testing. He advocates for secure cryptographic technology and holistic admissions criteria, including internships and community contributions. Tharoor also calls for university autonomy and streamlining public sector recruitment to address youth unemployment. He demands accountability for exam failures and strict legislation to ensure student rights.