Archive · 27 Nov 2025
ISI Draft Bill 2025 Sparks Autonomy Fears
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is facing opposition to a new bill called the ISI Draft Bill 2025.
On November 24, 2025, representatives from the faculty, staff, and students held a press conference to express their concerns.
They fear that the new bill will take away the institute's autonomy, which is very important for its functioning.
As a result, they have announced a rally at Dunlop on November 28, 2025, to show their opposition.
This movement is not just limited to Kolkata but is spreading beyond the city.
The main worry is that the new bill might change how the institute operates and affects its independence.
Representatives from ISI's faculty, staff, and students held a joint press conference on November 24, 2025, to express concerns over the ISI Draft Bill 2025.
The main fear is that the new bill could lead to a loss of institutional autonomy for ISI.
A rally has been announced at Dunlop on November 28, 2025, to protest against the bill.
The opposition movement is expanding beyond Kolkata, indicating wider concerns.
The bill's potential impact on the institute's operations and independence is a significant issue.
- Who
- Faculty, staff associations, and students’ council of ISI
- What
- Opposition to the ISI Draft Bill 2025 due to fears of losing autonomy
- When
- November 24, 2025 (press conference), November 28, 2025 (planned rally)
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Concerns over potential loss of institutional autonomy under the new bill
- Date
- November 24, 2025
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Key Groups Involved
- Faculty, Staff Associations, Students’ Council
- Action Announced
- Rally at Dunlop on November 28, 2025
- Main Concern
- Loss of Autonomy