In an interactive session with the Rai Business School students, Prof. Phillip L Clay, Chancellor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology gave an enlightening lecture on The Role of Global Education in Developing Countries. Other dignitaries present in the session were Mr. Vinay Rai, Chairman, Rai Foundation and Dr. Arundhati Banerjee, Director, MIT India Programme.

In his speech, he touched upon the significance of global education in the lives of each and every student who will form the work force of tomorrow. He said that it is particularly important for the students of the developing nations because it will help them upgrade themselves to the international standards. The session further continued as the students and faculty members of RBS, Delhi raised their questions and led to an enriching interactive session.

When asked about the plans of MIT to spread its roots in the developing nations, Prof Clay said they have no plans to open universities in developing countries. They have plans to work in collaborations with colleges, institutes and universities to conduct research and studies on global education there by providing a platform for the students of these countries to be exposed to the international standards of education.