Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Anil Kumar Appointed School Education Secretary
TK Anil Kumar, an experienced IAS officer, has taken over as the Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy.
He was previously an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development.
The Education Ministry announced this on social media.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has fired 47 officials due to controversies over paper leaks.
Additionally, Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet to prevent protests over examination irregularities from being exploited by anti-national forces.
TK Anil Kumar, a 1995-batch IAS officer, assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy on July 24, 2026.
He brings extensive administrative experience from his previous role as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development.
The Education Ministry announced his appointment on social media.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) terminated 47 officials due to controversies over paper leaks.
Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet to prevent protests over examination irregularities from being exploited by anti-national forces.
- Who
- TK Anil Kumar, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre
- What
- Assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Ministry of Education
- Why
- To bring extensive administrative experience to the new role
Government Reforms
Criticism of NTA
Administrative Changes
Government Reforms
The government is taking steps to improve the education system by appointing experienced officials.
Criticism of NTA
The NTA's actions against officials are seen as a response to controversies but may also be criticized for being harsh.
- New Secretary
- TK Anil Kumar
- Department
- School Education and Literacy
- Appointment Date
- July 24, 2026
- Previous Role
- Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development
- NTA Action
- Terminated 47 officials
- Reason for Termination
- Controversies over paper leaks
- Resignation
- Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet
- Reason for Resignation
- Protests over examination irregularities