Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has been included in the itinerary of winter study tour-cum-Bharat Darshan of Lal Bahadur Sashtri National Academy of Administration’s (LBSNAA) annual training programme for IAS probationers. It is an important component of the Phase-1 training programme for IAS probationers.
KISS has been included from the current year. Henceforth, IAS probationers will come on a visit to KISS every year to get first-hand knowledge on various activities of the institute. During Bharat Darshan, small groups of IAS probationers, as a part of their training in LBSNAA, involve themselves in various organizations and establishments of central and state government as well as civil society organizations (NGO). They also get a chance to visit rural areas to receive a systematic exposure to the work being done by the civil society organizations. A group of IAS probationers will come on a three-day visit to KISS in the current year to learn how this largest free residential institution in the world for tribals functions in a systematic manner. They will also get a chance to receive first-hand knowledge about KISS, which s taking care of more than 25000 tribal children in one campus. One nodal officer has been selected to coordinate this programme. It may be mentioned that, in 2014, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS was invited by Lal Bahadur Sashtri National Academy of Administration to deliver lecture to IAS probationers on poverty eradication, rural development and UN’s Millennium Development Goals. The authority of academy, inspired by Dr. Samanta’s work, decided to include KISS in its annual training programme.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav visited Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and KIIT University on October 30, 2015. Shri Yadav went around various facilities of KISS and addressed its 25,000 indigenous students.
KISS has provided best platform for all round development of tribal boys and girls, he said in his address to the students. They should put in hard work with all sincerely and utilize this opportunity to the fullest, he advised. “I had heard about KISS, but after visiting the institute, I am astonished to see such a large number of students here. I have never seen such an institution anywhere in India. It is not a small matter to provide food, clothes, accommodation, healthcare facility and education free of cost to 25,000 students”, the CM of Uttar Pradesh stated. All these have been possible due to blessings of God and sincerity and relentless effort of its founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, he added. Shri Akhilesh Yadav and other visiting dignitaries were extended a warm welcome upon their arrival in KISS campus. Dr. Achyuta Samanta delivered the welcome address, while Shri Rajendra Choudhary, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Govt. of UP, Smt. Saswati Bal, President, KIIT & KISS, Shri R. N. Dash, President and Dr. P. K. Routaray, CEO, KISS also spoke on the occasion. Later, Shri Yadav addressed the 3rd KIIT International Model United Nations (KIIT-MUN) as the Chief Guest in KIIT University. Being held in partnership with the UNFPA and US Consulate General, Hyderabad, it is one of the largest MUNs in the world. More than 1800 delegates from leading institutions of the country like IITs, NITs, National Law Schools, JNU, etc. as well as from 20 nations are participating. The Conference has partnered with 12 of the world’s most prestigious MUNs, including Moscow International MUN, Paris International MUN, Rome MUN, Balkan MUN, Oslo MUN, Hamburg MUN, Asia Pacific MUN, MUN of The Hague. Addressing student-delegates from various universities of India and abroad, Shri Yadav advised them to prepare themselves for the future challenges. The world will face three major challenges - climate change, food for all and affordable healthcare for all – and it is for the youths and students to think how to overcome them, he said. Among others, His Excellency Mr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali, Ambassador of Afghanistan to India; Dr. Hameed Nuru, Representative and Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP) India; Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Prof. P. P. Mathur, VC, KIIT University and Dr. Sasmita Samanta, Registrar also spoke on the occasion. It may be mentioned that Shri Akhilesh Yadav was impressed after learning about KISS Model of empowerment through education. Last year, he had invited Dr. Samanta to Lucknow to know more about KIIT and KISS. He felt that KISS model could be replicated not only in UP, but also in the entire country, so that the poorest of the poor students of the country could get quality education and they could include in the mainstream society. At that time he had expressed desire to visit KIIT & KISS. Shri Partha Sarathi Sen Sharma, Secretary to the CM of UP; Shri Pandhary Yadav, Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Govt. of UP; Shri Gajendra Singh, Shri Jagat Singh and Shri Jainendra Singh accompanied the Chief Minister during his visit. KiiT International Declared East India's No 1 International Day Boarding School
KiiT International School has been ranked 1st in East India and 9th in the country in a survey of India's Top Rank International Day-cum-Boarding School by the prestigious Education World magazine, report of which has been published in its latest edition. The survey was conducted by Education World (EW) through C-Fore representatives for over four months all over the country. It evaluated the schools on the basis of 12 parameters, including teacher welfare and development, academic reputation, sports education, individual attention to students, parental involvement, internationalism and community service. EW International Day-cum-Boarding School Rankings 2015 comprises of 23 schools affiliated with foreign examination boards. Though KiiT International School is a young school, established only eight years ago, its academic environment, excellent teaching-learning process, experienced and skilled faculty and personal attention to each and every student earned it 9th rank in the country. Apart from these, KiiT International School students have achieved commendable success in various national and international entrance examinations and got academic placement in various reputed international institutions like University of British Colombia, Cambridge University, London and reputed national institutions like IIM, IIT, NLUs, DU, etc. Expressing pleasure over the achievement, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT & KISS said excellent teaching-learning process, dedication and involvement of teachers and continuous effort of students brought this laurel to the school. He thanked Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson; Mr. Sanjay Suar, Principal; all faculty members, staff and students for this achievement. Indus International School, Bangalore was ranked first, followed by Pathways World School, Aravali Gurgaon and Indus International School, Pune, among others. About KiiT International School KiiT International School is a member of KIIT educational conglomerate, which adds an international dimension to the institute's record of excellence service in the cause of education. KiiT International School is led by engaging minds, who are transforming lives and serving others with compassion and empathy to scale the summit of education as a premier international school. The school not only has world-class infrastructure, but offers CBSE as the national and the IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme as the international curriculum from KG to class XII. It also offers full boarding along with day boarding facilities with its focus on innovative and practical learning approach. In recognition to his outstanding contribution in the field of education, social work and in appreciation to his relentless effort to create an equitable world sans poverty and ignorance, the Republic of Mongolia has conferred the highest Civilian Award “BEST WORKER’ on Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT and KISS in a ceremony organized in Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia on 1st September 2015. Dr. Satyendra Patnaik, Rector, KIIT University, received the award on behalf of Dr. Samanta. Unlike other countries, persons of high social standing, institutions of national importance and non-governmental organisations with national and international recognition propose the names of individuals, organisations working for the society in diverse fields, to the concerned Ministries to consider conferring “BEST WORKER” Award. After scrutiny, the concerned Ministries send the names of the selected nominee to the Parliament which decides on it, through rigorous process. Once the Parliament ratifies the proposal, it goes for Presidential ascent. Only after the President puts his seal of approval, the nominee is declared as “BEST WORKER” in the field. Dr. Samanta has been declared as “BEST WORKER” by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Labour. “BEST WORKER” is incidentally, the highest Civilian Award any person of foreign origin could get. Samanta has become the first Odia to receive this coveted award being chosen by two separate Ministries of the Government of Mongolia. The Awards contain citations and gold medals. Since Dr. Samanta’s name was proposed by Hangai University and Prof. Dr. Timur Ochir, former Speaker and a former Education Minister, Hangai organized a function to congratulate Dr. Samanta. Besides Dr. Saman - Dr. Achuyta Samanta - Welcoming Mr. Nick Avery, the former Chairman of Touraid and his daughters along with Mr. Paul Walsh( Sports Television Pundit and a former professional Footballer) to KISS & KIIT.
Achyuta Samanta, noted social activist and reformer from India, was honored with ‘Isa Award for Service to Humanity’, a top civilian award of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on June 3 2015. Achyuta Samanta - Over the years, the trend of education has been taking a new way at every step which also has triggered rise universities. These universities are set up with several courses but this scenario is evident to add confusion in the student’s mind like which course they should go for, which university they should attend and after completing a particular course that would really be useful for their career or not. These kinds of questions really make them confused and they, actually, forget what they want to do. Nowadays, education is concerned as the roads towards employment and courses are run on the concept of getting an employment. Well, with these changed scenarios, everyone wants to apply for a course or study which has evolved over the years and now the favorite of industry people too. Vocational training institute play as a multi-dimensional concept which insisits students to a get a job immediately. At the colloquium of the Kalinga TV and sharing the dais with Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, His Excellency Maxwell Ranga, Shri Pradip kumar Amat, shri G. C. Pati and Mr. Annurag Batra and Dr Achyuta Samanta.
Dr Achyuta Samanta - Presenting a memento to Shri Akhilesh Yadav after an interaction about establishing a KISS branch in UP. In conversation with Mr. Akhilesh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh explaining him the value addition to the State by the KISS model and its replication in UP. More Details :- Dr Achyuta Samanta
Like other years, this year the annual parents meet was organised in KISS Campus. In this meet this year around 50,000 parents of students of KISS have participated. Besides the 30 districts of Odisha the parents from Jharkhand, Assam, Chattisgarh and West Bengal have come to participate in this parents meet. After the meet ,all the parents were served with lunch.
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