New Delhi, May 20: In light of the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination, the central government has directed Meta, Google, and Telegram to take strict action against networks spreading rumors and misinformation. On Wednesday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a review meeting with central security and intelligence agencies to discuss security preparations for the re-examination.
The NEET-UG re-examination is scheduled for June 21. Officials have noted that several Telegram channels and anonymous online groups become suddenly active before major competitive exams. These channels disseminate false information, creating fear, confusion, and anxiety among students and parents. In many cases, links lead students to automated bots and fake groups, where misinformation spreads rapidly. Given these issues, the government has decided to tighten security measures and cyber monitoring for the NEET-UG re-examination.
During the meeting, Minister Pradhan discussed ensuring that the re-examination is conducted in a safe, fair, and transparent manner. Senior officials from the Ministry of Education and the Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) were present. They extensively reviewed potential vulnerabilities, security management, and timely corrective actions.
The government has expressed serious concern over misleading information circulating on social media platforms. In this regard, separate meetings with representatives from Meta, Google, and Telegram have been held, directing strict action against fake paper leak claims, clickbait content, and rumor-spreading networks. Intelligence reports indicate that several suspicious channels are operated from a limited number of phone numbers, raising concerns about the activation of organized networks.
Minister Pradhan has instructed a focused campaign against these networks, emphasizing the need to promptly identify and block channels spreading false information and propaganda before the examination. He urged social media companies to enhance coordination with the Ministry of Education, NTA, and law enforcement agencies to swiftly address misleading information and maintain the integrity of the examination system.
He further stated that protecting students from misleading information and maintaining public trust in the examination process is the government’s top priority. Separate meetings with representatives from major social media platforms like Meta, Google, and Telegram have been organized to address the rapid spread of misinformation, particularly concerning rumors propagated through Telegram channels and anonymous online groups.
It is noteworthy that the NEET-UG exam was initially held on May 3 but was canceled on May 11 due to a paper leak. Currently, the CBI is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
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