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IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti appointed to India's examination reform task force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formed a six-member task force to recommend reforms for India's examinations, with IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti among its members.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a six-member task force tasked with recommending reforms to the country's examination system. Among the members selected to serve on this committee is V. Kamakoti, the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
The appointment has drawn attention due to previous public statements made by Kamakoti regarding traditional remedies. On January 15, 2025, the IIT Madras Director publicly praised the medicinal properties of cow urine.
Kamakoti claimed that cow urine offers health advantages, asserting that it has antibacterial, antifungal, and digestive benefits. Additionally, he recalled a monk who claimed that cow urine had cured a high fever within 15 minutes.
The selection of a committee member who promotes these claims has prompted questions regarding whether individuals holding such views should help shape India's educational reforms.
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