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Sustainability Full Report 2019.Docx Sustainability Report 2019 in impeccably landscaped and University Mobility of Asia and the Pacific modern-technology-enabled campuses, (UMAP), Eurasian Silk Road Universities From a modest beginning in 1997, Kalinga offering graduate, post-graduate, doctoral and Consortium (ESRUC), United Nations Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has post-doctoral programmes in a wide range of Academic Impact (UNAI), etc. evolved into a multi-disciplinary University, disciplines. The University has taken steps to respected worldwide for its culture of provide impetus to research and development Vision educational excellence. The excellent academic activity – both by faculty and the students. To create advanced centers of professional ambience, quality faculty, adherence to strict More than 100 R&D projects are currently learning of international standing where pursuit academic rigor and plethora of other academic underway supported by several national and of knowledge and excellence shall reign supreme, activities led to grant of university status under international agencies. Similarly, students’ unfettered by the barriers of nationality, Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 to the institute by projects have won high appreciation at all language, cultural plurality and religion. the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India in the levels. year 2004, within just six years of its inception. Mission The institute's strong focus on research and More recently, in 2014, MHRD conferred i. To impart quality professional education of academic collaborations has been drawing international standard and imbibe skill for Category ‘A’ status and NBA of AICTE solving real life problems academics and scholars from around the world accredited it in Tier 1 (Washington Accord), ii. To inculcate national/global perspective in and has led it to alliance with over 140 globally placing KIIT among the most elite universities attitude reputed institutions abroad and membership in of the country. iii. To create leadership qualities with futuristic many national and international educational vision iv. To foster spirit of entrepreneurship, and KIIT University’s cosmopolitan campus is associations and bodies like International realization of societal responsibilities proud to have more than 25,000 students from Association of Universities (IAU), Association v. To cultivate adaptation of ethics, morality all corners of India and around 39 countries. of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of and healthy practices in professional life The constituent schools contiguously located Commonwealth Universities (ACU), vi. To instill habit of continual learning vii. To bring about total personality I Sustainability Report 2019 development and create conscientious and Quality and Excellence Incubator for potential entrepreneurs. It responsible world citizens The University perceives quality and serves as a focal point for entrepreneur viii. To encourage and support creative abilities excellence in two fronts: Academic and development, patent support, etc. and research temperament ix. To establish and promote close interaction Administrative. In the academic front, priority Major achievement(s) during the past with industry and other utility sectors and has always been to provide the best resources years: keep abreast with state-of-the-art as well as regular updating of syllabi. i. Institution of Eminence tag by Ministry technology Laboratory resources are constantly upgraded of Human Resources Development, Government of India in 2019. along with its equipment to keep abreast of Quality Policy ii. Conferred Category ‘A’ status by Ministry the latest research. An intellectually stimulating "KIIT University is committed to imparting of Human Resources Development, environment in terms of space is provided to Government of India in 2014 Quality Education and skill sets based on the academic community. Quality iii. Accredited by NAAC, India with CGPA Ethical practices and develop students into 3.48/4. improvement programmes of faculty are responsible Citizens and Excellent iv. Undergraduate Engineering programmes encouraged - all faculty members attend Professionals for attaining personal, accredited by the Institution of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) and Engineering & Technology, UK organizational and social goals. The other staff development initiatives. v. Undergraduate Engineering programmes University’s Management shall regularly accredited by National Board of In the administrative front, modern practices monitor and review its performance and strive Accreditation under Washington Accord of e-governance, automation are being for continuous improvement and adaptation vi. Ranked 1001+ in Times Higher pursued. KIIT has strong initiatives in Education World University Ranking by implementing a Quality Management e-governance, though pursued as disjoint 2020 System". vii. Ranked 31st among Universities in India entities in student admissions, examinations in NIRF ranking 2019. and pay-roll. The Technology Business Incubator (TBI) has been established with the view to serve as an II Sustainability Report 2019 Introduction I GOAL 1: No Poverty 1 GOAL 2: Zero Hunger 2 I. KISSanditsbranches -25 GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being 3 II. Guest Lectures, Seminars ,Workshops, Conference- 28 GOAL 4: Quality Education 6 III. Skill Development Details - 107 GOAL 5: Gender Equality 8 IV. List of papers in Quality Education (published in 2018 GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation 9 &2019) -109 GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 10 V. Centers of Excellence and SDGs - 114 GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 11 VI. Patent for 2018 & 2019 (Published/granted) - 119 GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 VII. ResearchProjectsduring2018&2019 -121 GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality 13 VIII.Consultanciesduring2018&2019 -123 GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 15 GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption & Production 16 GOAL 13: Climate Action 17 GOAL 14: Life Below Water 18 GOAL 15: Life on Land 19 GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions: 20 GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal 22 Conclusion 24 Sustainability Report 2019 organization, Kalinga Institute of Social 3. Special recruitment drives have been Sciences (KISS) with the voluntary Initiatives to address the Sustainable organized for the youths leading to engagement of its faculty members and Development Goal 1 associated with No economic stability in their families and senior students. Several alumni of KISS Poverty : alleviation of poverty in general. hailing from indigenous and poverty stricken background have been brought to 1. Camps were organized in different districts 4. For staffs hailing from poor economic the mainstream of the society. of state of Odisha, India to identify background, the University provided potential youths who were then further educational support and resources to their trained and made more employable. children to prevent any disruption in their Counselors available with the University education. Provision also exists for identified the aspirations and talents in children of staff members to pursue higher particular areas and suggested domains of education in the University with full or training to be imparted. The training were partial fee waiver. imparted by experienced University staff KISS Students with Founder, members on use of file handling, KIIT & KISS communication skills, business communication writing, basic accounting, 6. The University also continues to do social ICT technology and Digital skills. They surveys through its community were also referred to the Skill engagement center. 10 children from Bihar Development Center for training in who were living below poverty line under different schemes under Government extremely dire conditions were admitted to initiatives. More than 500 such candidates KISS to provide them a decent life and Meritorious children of staff members of poor benefited. happy childhood. background provided special fee waiver 2. Vocational training in candle making, diya 5. The University is also involved in 7. 6000 + first generation learners have been making, preparing phenyle and incense facilitating education for tribal students converted from below poverty line to sticks etc were also taught to make them through its association with the sister mainstream tax payer status. self independent. 5000+ youth benefited. 1 Sustainability Report 2019 agricultural warehousing sector and initiative to study social, economic, agricultural export houses. 25 students are medical and cultural issues in different Initiatives to address the Sustainable pursuing this course. It is expected that villages of the state , wherein malnutrition Development Goal 2 associated with zero the graduates of the course will become and food security issues are also covered. hunger : responsible professionals contributing to NSS volunteers were involved in the proper functioning of food distribution of food packets in 1. Masters programme (Business commodity markets and their derivatives. orphanages and rural areas in different Administration) in Agribusiness times of the year. Management is being offered in the 2. Health care centers, medical camps and University. Agribusiness includes all the wellness clinics have been established in 6. NSS volunteers visited Padmakeshripur activities that take place from the farm to different districts of the state to spread Village on account of ‘Poshan Abhiyan’ the final consumers. It covers the medical awareness and provide treatments promoted by Ministry of
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