New Delhi, The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Saturday said it has released the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, for public consultation from September 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ministry has invited comments and suggestions from all stakeholders and the general public as part of the pre-legislative consultation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) approaches its centenary in 2031, the proposed draft Bill is founded upon the guiding principles, including excellence, effective governance, autonomy and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ISI was founded in December 1931 and has since grown into one of India\u2019s most prestigious academic and research institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of its national contribution, Parliament enacted the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, declaring ISI an Institution of National Importance (INI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, ISI offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in statistics, mathematics, quantitative economics, computer science, library and information Science, cryptology and security, quality management science and operations Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also conducts research programmes, diplomas, and certificate courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With about 1,200 students across its centres, ISI plays a key role in advancing India\u2019s leadership in statistical sciences and allied fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, four Review Committees have examined the functioning of ISI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most recent, chaired by Dr R.A. Mashelkar in 2020, recommended major reforms to strengthen governance, expand academic programmes, and make ISI globally competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Committee recommended that ISI must reimagine, reinvent and reposition itself to regain its leadership position and remain relevant in changing times as it reaches its centenary year in 2031.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“To address the issue, a new legislation for ISI by upscaling the existing Act to the level of other existing INI legislations is being proposed, putting in place a revamped governance structure, making the Board of Governance a leaner and more empowered body for policy, administrative and financial matters,” the ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The draft Bill and the prescribed format for sending comments are available on the ministry\u2019s website. Suggestions may be sent by October 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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