Ratan Tata Receives Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2024: Esteemed tycoon and philanthropist Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was bestowed with the esteemed KISS Humanitarian Award 2021 on Monday, in a ceremony held at his Mumbai residence. This event signified a profound acknowledgement of his dedication to societal progress and outstanding corporate stewardship.
The gathering witnessed the presence of N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Tata Group, and three-time Grammy Award recipient Ricky Kej, among others. The award was conferred by Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT and KISS. Owing to health considerations, Tata has been refraining from public engagements, necessitating the private arrangement of the ceremony at his domicile.
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Ratan Tata Receives Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2024: Esteemed tycoon and philanthropist Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was bestowed with the esteemed KISS Humanitarian Award 2021 on Monday, in a ceremony held at his Mumbai residence. This event signified a profound acknowledgement of his dedication to societal progress and outstanding corporate stewardship.
The gathering witnessed the presence of N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Tata Group, and three-time Grammy Award recipient Ricky Kej, among others. The award was conferred by Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT and KISS. Owing to health considerations, Tata has been refraining from public engagements, necessitating the private arrangement of the ceremony at his domicile.
Known for his modesty regarding accolades, Tata acquiesced to receiving this award at the behest of Achyuta Samanta, recognizing the significance of the KISS humanitarian accolade. Although announced in 2021, Tata was unable to accept the award then due to the COVID pandemic.
In his acceptance speech, Tata conveyed gratitude towards KISS and its founder, remarking, “I am extremely pleased to receive this recognition. This marks a pivotal moment in my life.”
Established in 2008 by Achyuta Samanta, the KISS Humanitarian Award stands as the apex honour of KIIT and KISS, aimed at acknowledging individuals and entities epitomizing the ethos of humanitarianism globally. Past laureates of this distinguished award encompass a diverse array of world leaders, Nobel laureates, and prominent figures from various sectors, underscoring the award's broad international resonance and esteem. On this occasion, approximately 40,000 students of KISS extended well wishes to Ratan Tata for a healthy, enduring, and ailment-free life.
Jharkhand CM Visits Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)
May 2, 2023: Shri Hemant Soren. Chief Minister of Jharkhand visited the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) on 28th April 2023. Addressing KISS students, he praised the efforts of Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, of KIIT & KISS for setting up such an extraordinary institution. In order to better serve the state's tribal populations, Shri Soren declared his wish to build a comparable organisation in Jharkhand. He claimed that since Jharkhand lacked a facility of the calibre of KISS, it would be possible to address the Naxal issue as well as numerous other issues pertaining to tribal people.
He counselled the pupils to use the opportunity to work hard and with determination towards their objectives. Shri Soren declared on this occasion that he would give KISS his entire income for one month. When she saw how many students there were at KISS, his wife, Smt. Kalpana Murmu Soren was astounded. You have travelled so far from the village to reach KISS, she replied in response to a question from one of the children. You may undoubtedly accomplish your objective with the help of KISS teachers and creator Dr Achyuta Samanta. She gave kids the advice to remain confident at all times. Speaking during the event, Shri Sukhdev Singh, the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, claimed that KISS is an empire rather than an institution. Without it, such a facility could not have been established.
September 9, 2022: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has been awarded the UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2022, the highest honour in the world for literacy. The award comes with a citation, a medal, and an endowment of $20,000 USD. On September 8, UNESCO held a global award presentation ceremony in Côte d'Ivoire, where it was presented.
During the International Literacy Day ceremony at the KISS campus, KISS Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta announced that KISS had won the UNESCO prize. 30,000 KISS students spontaneously broke out in excitement after hearing the news.
KISS is a residential education facility that is entirely free. Dr Samanta, a well-known educator and social activist, founded it. For 70,000 tribal youngsters, it offers opportunities for overall growth, career advancement, and athletic empowerment (30,000 children pursuing education at campus and 40,000 alumni).
KISS Deemed to be University Celebrates Second Convocation Ceremony
July 5, 2022: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), a deemed university in Bhubaneswar, held its second convocation event. His Holiness Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche, Master of Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritual Director of the Ripa International Center, said in his convocation address, "I have been tremendously impacted throughout my travels to KISS and I have a sensation that the voice of the tribal community of India is here.”
His Holiness Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche congratulated the graduates and asked them to keep a spirit of appreciation throughout the rest of their life because so many individuals had helped them succeed. "Real life is difficult, from the economy to the ecosystem, and one can only succeed by accepting diversity. The majority of the issues the world is currently facing can be resolved with warmth and kindness" he spoke to a full auditorium. He advised students to contribute to the greater benefit of humanity, saying that helping others is the true purpose of education.
At the convocation ceremony, three research scholars—Hisi Soren, Rashmi Murmu, and Juthika Priyadarsini Naik—received PhD degrees. For achieving the highest CGPA in the entire University across all Post Graduate programmes, Lalbahadur Singh (2019 admitted batch), School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science & Technology, and Chandrakanta Pradhan (2020 admitted batch), School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science & Technology, were awarded the Founder's Gold Medal. In a similar manner, 14 students received the Chancellor's Gold Medal for their exceptional academic performance, and another 14 students received the Vice Chancellor's Silver Medal.Odisha Chief Minister Inaugurates KISS Kalahandi Residential School
June 17, 2022: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) 'KISS-Kalahandi' Residential School was launched by Odisha Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik on Friday.
Badli, in the Bhawanipatna Block of the Kalahandi District, now features a large eco-friendly and Wi-Fi green campus.
"I am overjoyed to have officially opened the KISS campus in Kalahandi district. I'd want to express my gratitude to Dr Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT and KISS. While inaugurating the campus, the Chief Minister stated, "Kalahandi has converted into a new education centre."
KISS has been opening schools across the state to give high-quality education to children from low-income families. He went on to say that KISS graduates are succeeding in a variety of industries.
Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS and MP Kandhamal, remarked in his welcoming address that KIIT developed the KISS-Kalahandi campus. It required a Rs 50 crore investment for land and infrastructure development in a built-up area of 1,20,000 sq.ft, as well as the installation of a mechanised kitchen, a 25-bed hospital, furniture and fixtures, and other facilities on the 10 acres of land.
KISS-Kalahandi, like KISS-Bhubaneswar, is a completely free residential school. In the initial phase, the school will enrol 1,200 students in grades one through twelve, providing quality education to Kalahandi District's poor and vulnerable tribal children. During this event, Dr. Samanta announced that a 200-bed hospital will be built in Kalahandi on behalf of KIMS.
KISS to Become Knowledge, Logistical Hub of FIFA’s ‘Football For School’ Initiative
May 19, 2022: FIFA has chosen to enhance its relations with the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar and strengthen cooperation in the 'Football for School' program in Odisha, as well as explore chances to spread it across India and South Asia.
In this context, Youri Djorkaeff, CEO of the FIFA Foundation, and Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KISS, have signed a letter of intent. According to a release, the pact "broadly sets out terms for both organisations to commit to researching avenues of potential jointly" – specifically regarding the expansion of the Football for Schools initiative, which is now active in 10 FIFA Member Associations.
The FIFA CEO stated at the signing-in event that KISS was chosen as the nodal agency for the development of football because of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's strong emphasis on sports and sporting activities in the state.
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and FIFA announced the beginning of India's first-ever FIFA Football for School Program in October of last year.
The most recent advancement aims to elevate the relationship between FIFA and KISS, a KIIT member. KISS will serve as knowledge hubs for Football for Schools training and logistical hubs for Football for Schools ball distribution, according to the letter.
With 30,000 residential students and another 30,000 studying on satellite campuses, KISS is the world's largest entirely free residential school and university for indigenous children. It has already offered a platform for numerous athletes with cutting-edge facilities and has produced the largest number of Olympians in Indian sports history.
KISS Students Excel In Class 10 Board Exam
June 29, 2021: Dana Majhi's daughter passed the Matriculation Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education in Odisha with a perfect score. About 629 students passed the exam, accounting for more than 70% of the total scores. In contrast to the 97.89 per cent of students statewide, KISS received a perfect score. The exam has attracted up to 1,900 students. With an overall score of 540, Mohan Charan Raita of the Saura tribe in Gajapati district has been named the KISS Topper.
Surprisingly, Chandini Majhi, the daughter of the much-talked-about Dana Majhi, passed the exam. She attended KISS with her two younger sisters to further their education. Dana Majhi of Melaghar village in the Thuamul-Rampur Block of Kalahandi district made headlines in 2016 when he travelled 10 kilometers while carrying the remains of his deceased wife on his shoulders. Following the tragedy, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, offered to assist the sisters in pursuing their studies at KISS.
The pleasure of Chandini's nativity's primitive tribal people knows no boundaries when they hear of her success. They expressed their gratitude to Dr Achyuta Samanta for lending a helping hand in a time of need, allowing the girls to pursue their dreams.
KISS Deemed To Be University Hosts Its First Convocation
June 27, 2021: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar held its first virtual convocation ceremony. Prof. Ganeshi Lal, Hon'ble Governor of Odisha, delivered the graduation address and congratulated the graduates, saying that tribal people have no shortage of talent. The correct setting, encouragement, and timely exposure are all required. He urged the graduates to make ‘Vocal for Local' their resolution and to participate in and contribute to the successful creation of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat' via their efforts.
The University conferred Honoris Causa Degrees of D.Litt. upon three more eminent personalities from Odisha - Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, Hon’ble Comptroller and Auditor General of India; Hon. Dr Swarup Ranjan Mishra, Member of Parliament for Kesses Constituency, Kenya and Founding Chairman, Mediheal Group of Hospitals, Kenya; and Shri Bibhu Mohapatra, Fashion Designer and Costume Designer, New York.
KISS has had an indirect impact on over a million tribal children and youth, which is a watershed moment in tribal empowerment history. “It's the narrative of a dream come true that took off in 1992-93 with 125 pupils on board and has since grown into an incredible tale of change beyond my wildest dreams. While addressing the visitors and applauding the degree recipients, Dr Achyuta Samanta said, "The progress of education is the development of the country."
Malho Mardi (2019 batch), School of Tribal Resource Management, and Prashant Majhi (2020 batch), School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science & Technology, were awarded the Founder's Gold Medal for achieving the highest CGPA across all Post Graduate programmes in the University. For their extraordinary academic performance, 14 students received the Chancellor's Gold Medal, while another 14 students received the Vice Chancellor's, Silver Medal.
Satya S. Tripathi, Former Assistant Secretary-General Of The United Nations (UN) Takes Over As The New Chancellor
May 10, 2021: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is the world's only university dedicated solely to tribal students. KISS is a one-of-a-kind fully-free and fully-residential institution, founded by eminent educationist and social activist Dr. Achyuta Samanta, who provides education to tribal students from kindergarten to doctoral level. KISS is a shelter for 60000 tribal children in its entirety (30000 existing and 30000 passed out students).
Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Director General of KISS Deemed to be University are all prominent personalities from Odisha who have given glory to the state on a national and international level.
Satya S Tripathi, a former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, has been appointed Chancellor of KISS Deemed to be University. Tripathi, who is from the Odisha district of Cuttack, has 40 years of rich and varied experience, including important roles at the United Nations all over the world. In addition, he serves as the Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet.
Dr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (Retd. ), who worked as Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for the Indian government, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Tripathy, who was born in Odisha's Ganjam district, was also the first Director-General of the International Solar Alliance, the first treaty-based International Organisation headquartered in India.
Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera, an internationally renowned anthropologist from the Sambalpur district, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor. He was the Vice-Chancellor of Sambalpur University, Berhampur University, and Rajendra University, Balangir, before joining KISS. Prof. Behera has the distinction of becoming India's first anthropologist to serve as Vice-Chancellor of three universities. At California State University, he was a Fulbright Visiting Professor.
Prof. Pitabasa Sahoo, Dean, Department of Development Studies, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Tamil Nadu, has entered the university on a deputation basis as Pro-Vice Chancellor. He is from Odisha's Keonjhar district and has 20 years of research experience with UNDP, WFP, NORAD, Norwegian Aid, World Bank, DFID, and other organisations in the areas of tribal development, regional studies, rural development, sustainable development, and social sector development.
Similarly, Dr. Kanhu Charan Mahali, an IPS officer from Tamil Nadu, has joined KISS as Director-General. Since his resignation as Additional Director General, he was deemed to be a University. He is an effective administrator with over 34 years of experience in different capacities. He is a tribal from Mayurbhanj district.
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