Centre Explores IAF Role for Secure NEET-UG Retest on June 21; PM Modi Monitors Preparations Closely
मुख्य बातें
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to discuss NEET-UG retest security.
- •The government is considering using IAF aircraft for transporting NEET-UG question papers for the June 21 retest; no final decision has been taken yet.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the retest preparations and receiving regular updates on examination logistics and security.
- •The NEET-UG was conducted on May 3 with nearly 23 lakh candidates; allegations of paper leaks surfaced on May 7 and led to the exam’s cancellation on May 12.
- •The CBI registered a case and arrested 13 accused from multiple cities including Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune; the investigation has reportedly identified the source of the leak.
NEW DELHI: The Union Government is actively exploring the deployment of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to transport NEET-UG question papers for the upcoming retest scheduled on June 21, sources told PTI. The proposal was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which was also attended by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The meeting reviewed every stage of the examination process, including the printing, transportation, and security arrangements for the retest.
