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47 officials terminated as Centre conducts 'overhaul' of National Testing Agency
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(IANS Photo)New Delhi, July 24 (IANS): As part of a complete overhaul of the examination system, the National Testing Agency has sacked 47 of its officials, sources in the Union Education Ministry said on Friday.
Sources also said that the restructuring of the NTA is expected to be completed within the next month.
The agency has been under intense scrutiny following allegations of the NEET paper leak and growing demands for examination reforms.
The development comes close to Prime Minister Modi’s announcement on Thursday that a Bill containing provisions for strong action will be introduced in Parliament.
Earlier in a video message, the Prime Minister said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments in paper leak cases.