IIT Madras establishes ‘Institute Advisory Board’ to guide institute on best global practices

Comprising eminent alumni as well as well-wishers of the Institute from across the world, the Board will help the institute evolve into a globally recognized research university

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has established an ‘Institute Advisory Board’ (IAB) comprising eminent alumni and well-wishers from across the world. The Board will provide guidance to the Institute on the best global practices followed by renowned international institutions, enabling it to emerge as one of the top educational and research institutions in the world. The distinguished members are drawn from various fields including business, academia and philanthropy. It will also help develop plans that will enable IIT Madras to achieve this goal and implement its Plan of Action outlined under the ‘Institution of Eminence’ (IoE) project of the Government of India.