Like previous years, XLRI will ask its students to evaluate the institution on its initiatives to solve societal and sustainable challenges and assess the positive impacts of the B-school.

The Jamshedpur-based B-school will be participating in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR)-2022 for the third consecutive year this year. It featured in the list of the top Global Business Schools of the first two editions of Positive Impact Rating.

In the second edition of Positive Impact Rating held in 2021, XLRI was categorized under the the topmost level _ Level 5 'Pioneering schools' _ a significant increase from its previous evaluation at Level 3.

The characterizations of the different levels refer to the developmental stage of the business school. The results of the 2021 edition of the Positive Impact Rating were announced at the World Economic Forum in Lucerne-Burgenstock, Switzerland in May last year. This year, XLRI aims to maintain its ranking in the 'Pioneering schools' category.

The collection of data is organized by the student committee SIGMA-oikos, which will conduct a survey across students through email campaigns and social media. The results can be used as a tool to drive student-led sustainable development.

Fr Paul Fernandes, director of XLRI said, “We value what our students do, their voices, views and opinions. They are more than students as they actively participate in the emerging and future society making it more and more sustainable for the greater good of humanity. XLRI students have a fine vision of making the planet a better place for all and are able to engage even for global action.”

Fr Donald D’Silva, Dean, (Administration & Finance), said, “Positive Impact Rating Survey provides a global platform to the B-school students to put forward their school’s contributions towards building a sustainable future. This reflects the perception of the students of their institution’s positive impact on the larger community. We were delighted when in 2021, XLRI was awarded the highest rating; i.e. Level 5. We are dedicated to work towards continuous and collaborative improvements through mobilizing our students’ opinions and academic choices."

According to Prof. Tata Raghuram, convenor, Father Arrupe Centre for Ecology and Sustainability (FACES), “XLRI sets commitments to create a positive impact on the society. The PIR rating inspires us to work more diligently towards attaining our vision and mission. We are excited that we can mobilize the student and faculty voices in XLRI to foster a positive change together.”

Prof. Apratim Guha, chairman, ranking committee commented, “XLRI has always prioritized its contribution to the society at large and has prided itself in moulding its students as socially responsible citizens. Towards our larger goal of fostering positive changes in society and continuing on a sustainable path, we wholeheartedly welcome the students’ voices. The Positive Impact Rating Survey offers us an opportunity towards the same.”