TISS director to be picked by govt, not Tata Trusts-led board

The head of the premier Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and some other deemed-to-be universities in the country will henceforth be appointed by the central government, and not by their governing boards. A recent change in UGC regulations brings deemed-to-be universities receiving over 50% funds from the Centre under the government’s purview for appointments.