Jamshedpur : Xavier School of Management (XLRI) the premier B School in India was felicitated in London at the first-ever �SkillTree Great Place to Study � India Edition� an initiative by SkillTree Knowledge Consortium.
The ceremony hosted at the House of Commons in London witnessed eminent personalities from the education sector of India and the UK come together to honor 20 of India�s most respected educational institutions that have contributed to put the country at the forefront of a global education revolution.
Dr. Pranabesh Ray, Dean (Academics), XLRI received the award on behalf of XLRI. The presentation was done by the British parliamentarian Bob Blackman.
Among the other institutions felicitated on the evening were Great Lakes Institute of Management, IMT-CDL, Ghaziabad, ICFAI University, Manipal University, AIMS Institutes, Apeejay Education Society & Apeejay Stya University among others. At the event, Lord Swraj Paul, Chairman of Caparo Group was felicitated for Life-time Achievement.
Fr. E. Abraham, Director of XLRI commented: �XLRI has always strived to make its curriculum world-class and deliver it in the most effective manner. We have constantly evaluated the developments in business and society and tried to proactively meet the skill-set expectations of the industry at large. We are extremely happy to receive this award. Such accolades are very inspiring for our students and faculty and boost them in achieving greater performances in future�.
XLRI is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the �steel city� of Jamshedpur. Over the last six decades, it has grown into a top-ranking business school with a wide portfolio of educational programs.
Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. It continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of innumerable organisations that serve the public good in a variety of sectors.
