NEET retest success shows power of 'whole of govt' approach: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised the coordinated efforts of various government departments in ensuring the smooth conduct of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, using it as an example of the effectiveness of a 'whole-of-government' approach during a meeting of the Union Cabinet.
According to sources, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of seamless collaboration among ministries and departments while addressing complex national challenges. Referring to the successful conduct of the NEET re-test, he reportedly said that coordinated action across government agencies serves as a guarantee for overcoming difficulties and delivering results efficiently.
As per a recent report by PTI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on coordination between various departments during a Union Cabinet meeting and lauded such efforts for the smooth conduct of the NEET UG re exam, sources said.
The prime minister cited the example of the NEET retest and stressed on coordination between various ministries while adopting a "whole of government approach" in resolving issues, they said.
Modi is learnt to have said that the seamless and coordinated action between ministries is the guarantee of overcoming any challenge.
During the West Asia crisis too, the prime minister had stressed on the importance of coordination between various ministries to ensure that the shortage of energy should not affect the common people.
Earlier, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that teachers entrusted with conducting the NEET UG 2026 examination failed in their duties, leading to the 2026 paper leak controversy.
Calling the incident a betrayal of trust, he remarked that "protectors turned predators" while referring to teachers allegedly involved in leaking question papers. In addition to this, he also considered himself responsible for the suicides of around 10 NEET aspirants.
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