XLRI - Xavier School of Management is set to embark on a year-long celebration, marking its Platinum Jubilee, beginning on October 11 and concluding on October 10, 2024. The grand event will kick off at 11:00 AM at the prestigious TATA Auditorium, XLRI Jamshedpur, with the Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
XLRI has been at the forefront of management education, consistently shaping leaders and contributing significantly to society. The Platinum Jubilee Celebration serves as a testament to the institution's journey, achievements, and profound impact on the business and academic landscape.
The celebration provides an invaluable opportunity for engagement with leaders, alumni, faculty, and students who have played pivotal roles in XLRI's remarkable journey over the past 75 years.
Commenting on the milestone, Fr. S. George, director of XLRI said, "The jubilee of an institution is a momentous occasion that allows us to reflect on our journey, express gratitude for the unwavering support from our stakeholders, and look ahead to the exciting future that awaits us. XLRI has become a beacon of excellence, and this celebration is a tribute to everyone who has been part of our journey."
As part of the Platinum Jubilee initiatives, XLRI aims to strengthen its commitment to research, publications, and educational infrastructure. Specific projects planned include: Free accommodation and fully funded fellow program, 96 studio accommodation facilities for Married Fellows, Student Hostel Expansion, 240 rooms to accommodate new programs, Modernization of the Library Transformation into a Digital Library, Scholarship Fund, Fr Ed. McGrath, S.J., Research Centre and Chair,
The XLRI family expresses heartfelt thanks to students, professors, staff, well-wishers, and Jesuit Fathers for their continuous support and prayers. The institution looks forward to a year of celebration, reflection, and strategic planning to continue its legacy of excellence in management education.
XLRI is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the ‘steel city’ of Jamshedpur (www.xlri.ac.in). Over the last six decades, the institute has grown into a top-ranking business management school of international repute with a wide portfolio of management programs and research publications. Its alumni are spread around the globe and have demonstrated responsible business leadership in their organizations. XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of numerous organisations and institutions across industry sectors.
