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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute up for introduction in Lok Sabha

The government is set to introduce the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to widen the institute's remit and align its legal framework with the needs of a fast-evolving statistical and data science landscape.

The bill proposes the institute's incorporation as a 'body corporate' to strengthen its governance, promote academic excellence and research, and position it to serve emerging needs in statistics and allied fields.

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