Mains Answer Writing - 9 Dec, 2025

GS2

Governance

15 marks

“The Draft Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2025 has triggered debates around institutional autonomy and cooperative federalism.” Discuss the key concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the proposed changes.

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Give brief context – what the ISI Bill proposes and why it matters.
Highlight key concerns – loss of autonomy, govt-dominated governance, federalism issues.
End with solutions – need for safeguards, balanced representation, and academic independence.

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