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Modi Government Launches Investigation into CBSE's On-Screen Marking Controversy
Explained: What Is the CBSE OSM Row — and Why the Modi Govt Made Its Biggest Move Yet
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The Indian government has established a one-member committee led by S. Radha Chauhan to investigate the procurement of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) following complaints of technical issues and irregularities. This move comes with the transfer of key CBSE officials.
- 01The one-member committee is tasked with investigating the procurement process of the OSM system and is expected to report within a month.
- 02Complaints regarding OSM surfaced after the Class 12 board exams, including technical glitches and improper scanning of answer sheets.
- 03Opposition parties have raised concerns about the transparency of the tender process, alleging favoritism towards the service provider COEMPT.
- 04The CBSE has rejected allegations of hacking and defended its procurement process, stating it adhered to General Financial Rules.
- 05The investigation signifies a significant escalation of government involvement in the education sector amid rising public and political scrutiny.
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In a major development regarding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Indian government has initiated a one-member committee to investigate the procurement process. This committee, led by S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, is expected to submit its findings within a month. The decision follows numerous complaints from students and parents about technical issues, payment failures, and alleged improper scanning of answer sheets during the Class 12 board exams. Opposition parties have criticized the transparency of the tender process, claiming that the service provider, COEMPT, was favored through eased technical norms. In response, CBSE has defended its actions, asserting compliance with General Financial Rules. The investigation reflects heightened government scrutiny and aims to establish accountability regarding the OSM procurement. Key CBSE officials, including Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, have been transferred as part of this shake-up, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
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The investigation into the OSM procurement could lead to significant changes in how CBSE conducts its evaluation processes, affecting students' examination experiences.
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