What is the objective of Indian Statistical Institute?

The major objectives of the Institute, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are:

(i)   to promote the study and dissemination of knowledge of Statistics, to develop statistical theory and methods, and their use in research and practical applications generally, with special reference to problems of planning for national development and social welfare;

(ii)   to undertake research in various elds of natural and social sciences with a view to the mutual development of Statistics and these sciences;

(i)   to promote the study and dissemination of knowledge of Statistics, to develop statistical theory and methods, and their use in research and practical applications generally, with special reference to problems of planning for national development and social welfare;

(ii)   to undertake research in various elds of natural and social sciences with a view to the mutual development of Statistics and these sciences;

(iii)  to provide for, and undertake, the collection of information, investigations, projects, and operational research for purposes of planning and the improvement of efficiency of management and production.