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ISI 1959 Act vs Draft Bill 2025
The Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 declares ISI an institution of national importance as a registered society under its Governing Council, while the Draft Bill 2025 repeals it to make ISI a statutory body corporate with a central government-appointed Board of Governors.
Fees and Funding
ISI currently charges minimal or zero tuition with stipends for all students, supported by government grants without commercialization mandates. The 2025 Bill introduces fee reviews and research revenue models, raising fears of higher fees and reduced stipends despite existing waivers.
Autonomy and Status
The 1959 Act preserves society-based autonomy with elected representation, aligned with ISI's founding bye-laws. The new bill shifts to Institutes of National Importance (INI) model like IITs, empowering a leaner Board for policy, finance, and administration per the 2021 Mashelkar report, but critics see it as eroding democratic ethos.