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IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti Appointed to PM Modi's Exam Reform Task Force
IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti has been appointed to a six-member task force to recommend examination reforms in India, drawing attention to his previous remarks on the medicinal properties of cow urine.
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01Task force formed for examination reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a six-member task force tasked with recommending reforms for examinations in India.
Among the members selected for this task force is V. Kamakoti, the director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
02Controversy over previous remarks
Kamakoti's appointment has sparked discussion due to comments he made on January 15, 2025, regarding the medicinal properties of cow urine.
During his remarks, Kamakoti claimed that cow urine offers antibacterial, antifungal, and digestive benefits. He also recalled a story of a monk who claimed that cow urine cured a high fever within 15 minutes.
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Who is V. Kamakoti?
V. Kamakoti is the Director of IIT Madras and has been appointed as a member of a six-member task force formed by PM Narendra Modi to recommend exam reforms.