Explained: ISI Bill 2025 and what it means for Kolkata’s control over its own institution

The draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 proposes a major structural shift for ISI by replacing its society-based governance with a centrally defined statutory framework. For ISI Kolkata, this means a reorganisation of authority, decision-making and institutional hierarchy as the new Board of Governance becomes the primary decision-maker across academics, administration, finances and the future shape of ISI’s centres.