From Aadhaar architect to exam reforms: Who is Nandan Nilekani?
Nandan Nilekani is a well-known Indian entrepreneur and technocrat. He is best recognized for his role as the architect of Aadhaar, India's unique identification project. Nilekani has also been involved in various other initiatives, including exam reforms and digital payments.
- ▪Nandan Nilekani is the co-founder of Infosys, a leading Indian IT company.
- ▪He served as the Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) from 2009 to 2014.
- ▪Nilekani has been appointed to lead the implementation of the National Education Policy and oversee exam reforms in India.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:12:19 +0530 |
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