Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

The Global Research Foundation was launched to strengthen international collaboration in education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. IIT Madras is positioning itself as a globally networked academic hub with a long-term vision of becoming the world’s first multinational university. The initiative was inaugurated by the External Affairs Minister and reflects the institution’s expanding global footprint, including its overseas campus in Tanzania. Through this foundation, IIT Madras aims to foster cross-border research partnerships, attract global talent, and enhance India’s role in international higher education and innovation ecosystems.