In its justification, the ministry has said that the current governance model has “limited potential for institutional reforms and growth”. The ministry has refuted allegations that the bill sidelines the academic council by granting the board unbridled powers. The FAQs come against the backdrop of growing political and academic opposition to the bill. Teachers, both current and retired, have alleged that the bill was drafted without consultation with the ISI community. “Four Review Committees (RCs), from time to time, have examined the functioning and progress of ISI... (and) identified structural and legacy issues, including large representation in ISI council and excessive reliance on election.

Source: The Telegraph December 27, 2025 23:21 UTC