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No matter how little we may have, no matter how loaded we may be with problems, we can give help. Even the mightiest people may Corona and true need help from the meaning of most meek. Art of Giving By Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS

On 17 May, the world celebrated the commencement of the globe, extraordinary social changes began raising the campaign of the 'Art Of Giving' philosophy. Every their heads affecting the general life and living of people year on May 17, the Art of Giving campaign is which stands disrupted in many ways than not till date commemorated in over 200 cities and towns across the and the unpleasant status is likely to continue for some globe and kind-hearted people get together to spread more time yet. Social distancing and lockdowns have the message of the Art of Giving which quintessentially become the order of the day. The poor and rich all are says and propagates 'Give from the heart to the needy affected physically, socially and mentally while the state without expectation of any gratification whatsoever and is subjected to an experience of extreme law and order contribute towards world peace and harmonious living'. situation and economic meltdown.

True giving is self-less giving, and happiness is deeply But Giving never stops. KIIT and KISS started providing connected and they both come from the bottom of a cooked-food to poor people living on the streets, to compassionate heart. It is a divine gift, and a cultured people living in slums and to those in accidental distress practice in all religious communities of the world. and police performing duties on the streets within the Needless to say that a gift, no matter how small or large, spread of the city of Bhubaneswar. That apart, another is something that is enjoyed thrice- once at the level of group of lives in extra-ordinary distress are the street the receiver of the gift, secondly at the level of the giver, animals, and animals dependant on tourists at various and thirdly at the level of the society in general. tourist centres. KIIT and KISS are feeding all such animals in and around Bhubaneswar. Ever since the COVID -19 appeared and spread across Every single act of love, kindness, and generosity multiply and return to the giver many times over. When you give without any desire of getting something back, your returns are limitless. To give something from the heart is an action which will fill your life with joy.

On social network we are seeing people at large coming No matter how little we may have, no matter how out in groups or alone to extend help to people in distress loaded we may be with problems, we can give help. and animals on the streets, the campaign of art of giving Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but there are is in action for sure. A great salute to those folks. The many other needs and we all need to be helped, even doctors, nurses, lab technicians, janitors, canteen staff, the mightiest people may need help from the most pharmacists, etc. working night and day in various meek. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that. hospitals and COVID hospitals, the police on duty on the You never know when you may see someone that streets, the administrative officers of the government appears to have it all. We must learn to be grateful when performing duties in the field, those health workers going we feel we are able to give. Every single act of love, to homes to check on COVID afflicted people, technicians kindness, and generosity will multiply and return to the working in different labs to test COVID affliction, and giver many times over. When you give without any health workers on duty at different quarantine centres desire of getting something back, your returns will be certainly deserve a soulful salute. Even that would be limitless. To give something from the heart is an action 'giving', no money needed. which will fill your life with joy.

The act of giving doesn't have to be limited to this single The intention behind your giving is the most essential day, the May 17. One can use his or her holidays or special thing, it should always be to create happiness for both occasions. One can treat every person one meets as the giver and the receiver and when the intentions are someone who they can give something special to, not to clear and right they create happiness, joy, trust and love. think that a gift is always something we can buy. A very According to Lao Tsu kindness in words creates special form of giving can be personal acts of kindness. confidence, kindness in thinking creates profoundness, It's not money or material things that have to be given. and kindness in giving creates love. Let's spend this Gifts can be something that can't be seen, like a good lockdown period to reflect on life's true meaning. May advice, a kind word, an appreciation, the sharing of some Almighty God enlighten our hearts to what life truly is all special knowledge, a compliment, a helping hand, some about and the art of giving. support during a difficult time or even a smile and a grateful disposition. Happy

Achyuta Samanta Founder, KIIT & KISS BIMONTHLY JOURNAL VOLUME 20 ISSUE - II OCTOBER- 2020

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Editor 02 ARIIA 2020: KIIT Bags Top Spot among Self- Financing Institutions in the Country Rajesh Verma 05 KIIT at the Frontline of Odisha's Fight Against Editorial Board Covid-19 Sradhanjali Nayak 17 KIIT Campus Turns into Mini-India in Sports Nikita Ahya 33 Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Concept & Design Odisha Inaugurates Adani-KISS Residential Tribal School in Mayurbhanj Smruti Ranjan Nayak 38 Prof. Achyuta Samanta Conferred with CSI Manager, Circulation Lifetime Achievement Award

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53 KIIT TBI Organizes 'WING'- Capacity Building [email protected] Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs KSMC Faculty Receives National Award in 54 Filmmaking from UGC Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS performing customary 'havan' to mark the 17th Foundation Day of KIIT Deemed to be University on February 16, 2020.

KIIT Deemed to be University Celebrates 17th Foundation Day (February 16, 2004 to February 16, 2020)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed It is indeed incredible that within a time span of 17 years to be University, Bhubaneswar celebrated its 17th (February 16, 2004 to February 16, 2020), KIIT has Foundation Day on February 16, 2020. A customary achieved incredible feats in ranking amongst the topmost 'havan' was performed to mark the occasion. Prof. institutions in this country and globe. It has been Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS congratulated and recognized as an 'Institution of Eminence' by the Govt. of conveyed his good wishes to all students and alumni of India. KIIT Deemed to be University and expressed gratitude to staff members and stakeholders for their contribution in “From here on, KIIT has a long way to go and I am hopeful making the institution what it is today. that the contribution, collaboration and work of all the stakeholders of KIIT will continue to take KIIT to scale new KIIT started its journey in the year 1997 with just three heights”, said Prof. Samanta in his Foundation Day programmes - Engineering, MBA and MCA. It was KIIT's message. commitment to excellence that led to the grant of Deemed to be University status under Section 3 of UGC Recognised as an Act, 1956 by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India on February 16, 2004. KIIT has the distinction of being the Institution of youngest institute of the country to get University status in six years. This unique achievement found place in the Limca book of Records. Prof. Samanta was also chronicled Eminence (IoE) for being the youngest chancellor of a university in this country. by the Govt. of India ARIIA 2020: KIIT Bags Top Ranked 1st (Among Spot among Self-Financing Self-financing Institutions in the Country Institutions of India) In a landmark achievement, KIIT Chairman, AICTE; Shri Amit Khare, to its innovation and Deemed to be University, Secretary, Higher Education and entrepreneurship centers, advanced Bhubaneswar has been ranked No. 1 other dignitaries at an august laboratories, centers of excellence, among self-financing institutions of ceremony in New Delhi on 18th collaborations with industries and the country in the Atal Ranking of August 2020. international institutions. Known for Institutions on Innovation its student-friendly culture, it lays Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the ARIIA is an initiative of Ministry of high emphasis on involving students Ministry of Education, Govt. of Education (earlier Human Resource in research, development and India. SRM Institute, Chennai and Development), Govt. of India to innovation activities. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), systematically rank all major higher Vellore have bagged the 2nd and 3rd educational institutions and “I congratulate KIIT on this ranks respectively. universities in India on indicators achievement. We have moved to related to “Innovation and the first position this year from The ranking report for 2020 was Entrepreneurship Development” second place last year. It is the story announced by Shri M. Venkaiah amongst students and faculties. KIIT, of our growth in the realm of Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of which was ranked 2nd in the 2019 research and innovation. I thank India in the presence of Dr. Ramesh ARIIA Rankings, improved its rank Hon'ble Minister of HRD, Dr. Pokhriyal Nishank, Hon'ble Minister this year to bag the top spot. KIIT Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank ji for of Education, Govt. of India; Shri Deemed to be University, recognized recognising our efforts”, said Prof. Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Hon'ble as an 'Institution of Eminence' by the Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & Minister of State for Education; Prof. Govt. of India, has achieved the top KISS. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Hon'ble place in this prestigious rankings due Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award to KIIT Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University has been awarded with the Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award-2020 for its excellent performance in specific domains leading to significant contribution towards national growth and development. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has given this award to KIIT-DU for post COVID-19 redevelopment / rehabilitation plan. The award was presented in 13 different categories, while KIIT is the only one organization in India to get young students and institutions to Union Minister of Education; Prof. the award in the above category. raise their performance in their Anil. D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, specific domains. AICTE recognized AICTE; Dr. M. P. Poonia, Vice- AICTE had held a competition “AICTE- and honoured the innovative work of Chairman; Prof. Rajive Kumar, Vishwakarma Awards-2020” for the the KIIT-DU for its social work during Member Secretary and other students and AICTE-approved the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards eminent educationists and institutes to encourage and motivate were declared in the presence of Dr. dignitaries. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Hon'ble

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Aerial Salute to 'Corona Warriors' Air Force Showers Flower Petals on KIMS Covid Hospital

Indian Air Force showered flower petals on various memorable moment today, added Prof. Samanta. Covid Hospitals all over India, including Kalinga "We have come forward to such an extent in this war against Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, in a Covid because of Prof. Samanta's consistent endeavor to flypast from its Helicopters on May 3, 2020 as a augment our moral strength", said all the doctors mark of gratitude from the Nation to the medical assembled in front of KIMS Covid Hospital. Among the professionals fighting Covid-19. The IAF took this dignitaries, Padmashree Prof. (Dr.) Subrat Acharya, Pro- unique initiative to boost the morale of the Covid Warriors, Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University; Maj. Gen. Prof. who have dedicated themselves to save lives of the patients (Dr.) P. K. Patnaik, Principal and Dr. Ambika Prasad Mohanty affected by novel coronavirus. The KIMS Authority has were present to witness the aerial salute along with many THANKS expressed pleasure for the show of solidarity by the IAF. staff members of KIMS, KIIT & KISS. “We express our heartfelt gratitude to Government IAF of India for motivating and lifting the spirits of the Covid Warriors at KIMS. Because of this, the We express our heartfelt gratitude willpower of all the doctors, nurses, and to Government of India for motivating paramedical staff along with all others Covid and lifting the spirits of the Covid Warriors will be strengthened by and large and Warriors at KIMS. Because of this, the they would continue their fight against the novel willpower of all the doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff along with all others coronavirus with renewed zeal”, stated Prof. Covid Warriors will be strengthened". Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS. He also thanked Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief – Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Minister of Odisha for his support to open a special Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS. Covid Hospital at KIMS. As a result, it has been possible for us to witness such a remarkable and

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Aerial Salute to 'Corona Warriors' Air Force Showers Flower Petals on KIMS Covid Hospital

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intermingle with non-Covid patients. Patient and staff safety is paramount for us at KIMS”, said Prof. Achyuta Samanta, providing further information about the hospital. It conforms to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The hospital has been receiving patients from all parts of the state and has an excellent recovery rate. It has maintained highly positive feedback from recovered patients.

Days after establishing India's first exclusive Covid Hospital in Bhubaneswar, KIIT made first standalone district Covid Hospitals operational in Balangir and Phulbani (Kandhamal), two tribal-dominated districts of Odisha on Prof. Achyuta Samanta. Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS with the first batch of doctors who treated the COVID MoU Signing with the Govt. of Odisha for April 14. The 200-bedded hospital, including 20 ICU beds, positive patients at KIMS Covid Hospital. Covid Hospital in Mayurbhanj District. in Balangir functions from the mega campus of Motilal “The vision of Shri Patnaik in Oswal KISS Residential School, a KIIT made first tackling COVID-19 has been Under the visionary guidance district branch of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), standalone district Covid proactive and ahead of any other of its Founder, Prof. Achyuta Bhubaneswar, inaugurated KIIT at the Frontline of Hospitals operational in Indian state, and the partnership Samanta, KIIT had a with KIMS takes that vision one contingency plan ready as recently. KISS, a sister concern of Balangir and Phulbani step further. I am happy that we early as March 15, when the KIIT, is the largest fully-free fully- (Kandhamal), two tribal- residential tribal institute in the Odisha's Fight Against have got a chance to serve the pandemic had just begun to world. The hospital in Phulbani has dominated districts of people during this difficult time”, unfold in India with only 110 Odisha on April 14. The said Prof. Achyuta Samanta after 150 beds, including 10 ICU beds. cases. This plan covered not The fourth exclusive Covid Hospital fourth exclusive Covid the agreement was signed. Under only the state capital the agreement, KIMS is staffing was set up in Mayurbhanj on April Hospital was set up in Bhubaneswar but also three and managing the hospital, while 15. This hospital also has 200 beds, Mayurbhanj on April 15. equipment and operational costs tribal-dominated districts of including 20 ICU beds, and Covid-19 are borne by Odisha Mining the state. functions out of the campus of Corporation (OMC) under its Adani-KISS Residential School. Covid-19 pandemic has infected people on nearly every to the situation, the medical unit of KIIT, Kalinga Institute of corporate social responsibility. continent, killed tens of thousands and left many more Medical Sciences (KIMS), which is the largest multi- The district Covid Hospitals have been financed by the stranded away from their homes. Odisha may be one of the specialty hospital in the state with 2500 beds, identified a KIMS was fully prepared for the responsibility and India's Govt. of Odisha through OMC, while KIMS has taken the poorest states in India, but it has set an example of how to self-contained block in its premises to function as exclusive first dedicated hospital for treatment of Covid-19 patients responsibility of the operation of these hospitals with the contain the spread of novel coronavirus, thanks to the Covid Hospital. became operational on April 2, much ahead of the decisive and timely measures by Shri Naveen Patnaik, deadline. The exclusive Covid Hospital, equipped with all Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha. As during the times of A large number of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff modern equipment, has 500 beds, including 50 critical past natural disasters, Kalinga Institute of Industrial from KIMS were trained to treat Covid patients to meet any beds. It has been provided a dedicated team of doctors, Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar contingency medical situation. Much of the credit for paramedics, nurses and house-keeping staff, who are is at the frontline of Odisha's fight against the contagion. contained Covid-19 situation in Odisha is attributed to an rostered in shifts, with proper protection, and are not early action plan put in place by the Naveen Patnaik International experience had shown that mainline health government. The Government took the early initiative to involved in the treatment of non-Covid patients. This group, institutions were not suitable to treat Covid-19 patients due establish exclusive Covid Hospitals in Bhubaneswar and after their roster, are quarantined for two weeks and tested. to the high risk of infection to other patients and health care various districts to ensure that the people of Odisha get Those negative resume their duties after a week's break. So professionals. Under the visionary guidance of its Founder, the state-of-the-art infrastructure and the services of best far, two groups of doctors and paramedical staff have been Prof. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT had a contingency plan ready doctors to treat and tackle this pandemic. It signed an relieved with no sign of infection, because of the hospital's as early as March 15, when the pandemic had just begun agreement with KIMS to set up the exclusive Covid focus on their safety and high-grade PPE. to unfold in India with only 110 cases. This plan covered Hospital on March 26, when the number of infected “Covid suspects as well Covid patients have a separate not only the state capital Bhubaneswar but also three persons in the state was still in single digit. Prof. Achyuta Samanta interacting with the paramedical tribal-dominated districts of the state. Swiftly responding entrance and exit to KIMS campus and they cannot staff of KIMS Covid Hospital.

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05 06 Cover Story COVID 19 support of district administration. been reaching out to the worst- All modern facilities are available in Besides, establishing four affected groups. “COVID-19 COVID-19 Pandemic: these hospitals, including High-end exclusive Covid Hospitals, pandemic is the most serious ambulance, two Innova cars and KIIT Deemed to be global health crisis of our times and 24x7 power backup facilities. About University, an Institution of also the toughest humanitarian 60 KIMS staff including doctors, challenge. It has extracted a huge Eminence rooted in the KIIT & KISS Rise to the Occasion nurses, pharmacists, biomedical human toll, besides causing big engineers, electrical engineers and values of compassion and setbacks to the economy. Our house-keeping staff have been humanity, has been reaching efforts are a drop in the ocean and deputed to these hospitals. These out to the worst-affected aim to bring smiles on the faces of Covid hospitals are managed under groups. as many people as we can touch. the direct supervision of Dr. Subrat But, I am sure, together, we will Acharya, Pro-Chancellor of KIIT overcome this crisis also”, says Deemed to be University. Prof. Samanta, who is also the founder of 'Art of Giving', an international humanitarian movement. Covid-19 pandemic has so far infected 3.5 crore people worldwide, while 10 lakh have succumbed to the disease. However, it is much more than a medical emergency. The pandemic and extended periods of lockdown have brought immense hardship to the people. Many have lost their

KIIT and KISS extended a helping hand to the Tibetan communities in Chandragiri of Gajapati district in Odisha. KIIT is the first University to have begun online classes for 30,000 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and its students. Encouragingly, about sister institution Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), 95% of the students are attending moved by the compassionate vision of its Founder, Prof. the online classes regularly. As Achyuta Samanta, have always responded swiftly to such, KIIT has been able to reduce the suffering of people at the time of natural maintain the academic calendar “COVID-19 pandemic is the most calamities. This time also, right from the outbreak of perfectly so far. serious global health crisis of our Covid-19 pandemic, it has been doing its bit to reach out to times and also the toughest the worst-affected, touching the lives of patients, stranded humanitarian challenge. It has migrant workers, people living in containment areas and The student community is one of the worst affected groups extracted a huge human toll, even starving animals. in the present crisis. Examinations, admissions and besides causing big setbacks to Predicting the challenges that lay ahead, KIIT & KISS academic sessions all remain disrupted. KIIT Deemed to be the economy. Our efforts are a livelihoods suddenly, migrants are stranded without work initiated an action plan to help the worst-hit sections of the University, which has been recognized as an Institution of away from their home, road, rail and air communication drop in the ocean and aim to society. It was the first mover in creating awareness on the Eminence by the Govt. of India, has 30,000 students from all remain suspended and students are facing the academic bring smiles on the faces of as disease even before the State reported its first coronavirus parts of India and over 50 countries. Another 30,000 loss of unprecedented proportions. With experts predicting many people as we can touch. case. Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), the underprivileged students study in KISS, the world's largest up to two more years of coronavirus misery, it appears to be But, I am sure, together, we will medical wing of KIIT, organized a lecture on 'Corona Virus - A fully-free fully-residential institute exclusively for tribal a prolonged battle. students. Anticipating the problem early, all the students of overcome this crisis also” Global Threat' on 1st February, 2020 in which standard infection control strategies to prevent the spread of KIIT and KISS were safely sent back to their homes well Besides, establishing four exclusive Covid Hospitals, KIIT coronavirus was discussed. Subsequently, Kalinga Institute before India declared the nationwide lockdown. – Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Deemed to be University, an Institution of Eminence of Nursing Sciences (KINS) and KIIT School of Public Health KIIT & KISS rooted in the values of compassion and humanity, has also joined the awareness effort. But for KIIT and KISS students, being away from the campus

07 08 Cover Story COVID 19 support of district administration. been reaching out to the worst- All modern facilities are available in Besides, establishing four affected groups. “COVID-19 COVID-19 Pandemic: these hospitals, including High-end exclusive Covid Hospitals, pandemic is the most serious ambulance, two Innova cars and KIIT Deemed to be global health crisis of our times and 24x7 power backup facilities. About University, an Institution of also the toughest humanitarian 60 KIMS staff including doctors, challenge. It has extracted a huge Eminence rooted in the KIIT & KISS Rise to the Occasion nurses, pharmacists, biomedical human toll, besides causing big engineers, electrical engineers and values of compassion and setbacks to the economy. Our house-keeping staff have been humanity, has been reaching efforts are a drop in the ocean and deputed to these hospitals. These out to the worst-affected aim to bring smiles on the faces of Covid hospitals are managed under groups. as many people as we can touch. the direct supervision of Dr. Subrat But, I am sure, together, we will Acharya, Pro-Chancellor of KIIT overcome this crisis also”, says Deemed to be University. Prof. Samanta, who is also the founder of 'Art of Giving', an international humanitarian movement. Covid-19 pandemic has so far infected 3.5 crore people worldwide, while 10 lakh have succumbed to the disease. However, it is much more than a medical emergency. The pandemic and extended periods of lockdown have brought immense hardship to the people. Many have lost their

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of Odisha in tackling the pandemic has been proactive and KIIT and KISS have been ahead of any other Indian state. The MoU with KIMS takes that vision one step further. KIMS will definitely put in all possible trying to identify and effort to justify the Chief Minister's faith and fulfill his vision, reach out to various and serve the people of the state in a better and bigger way. I groups facing hardship hope that this partnership will bear fruit and we can soon have a COVID-19 free Odisha”, said Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, due to the extended KIIT & KISS. lockdown. Many teams have been formed by Prof. In anticipation of the possible spike in positive cases in districts, KIIT has also set up three 200-bedded COVID-19 Achyuta Samanta, hospitals, one each in Kandhamal, Balangir and Mayurbhanj Founder, KIIT & KISS to districts, with the support of the respective district help the affected-people administration. In Balangir and Mayurbhanj, the facility functions from the satellite campuses of KISS, which were Distribution of food materials and other essentials among cope with the hardship. inaugurated recently. All three District COVID-19 Hospitals, Tibetan settlers in Chandragiri. already operational from the mid of April, are managed by KIMS and provides round the clock services following WHO and did not mean academic loss. KIIT is the first University to 500-bedded ultramodern facility including 50 critical care ICMR guidelines. The Covid Hospital in Kandhamal, a district have begun online classes for 30,000 students. beds, with the support of the Govt. of Odisha. This Covid having no railway connectivity, is a boon for the local people, Distribution of meal packets to police & traffic personnel Encouragingly, about 95% of the students are attending Hospital is functioning from a dedicated block of KIMS with who are yet to be exposed to the world of high speed internet on duty during lockdown. the online classes, conducted through Zoom, regularly. an exclusive team of doctors, nurses, paramedics and connectivity. Besides Covid Hospital, KIIT & KISS are providing Not only online classes, but there is good participation in housekeeping staff. The quick turnaround time in setting up groceries and cash for miscellaneous expenses to over 40 the one-day academic seminars conducted online, with of the state-of-the-art dedicated Covid Hospital received orphanages, old age homes and leprosy centres in Kandhamal Its other community outreach activities overwhelmingly positive feedback from the students. As much praise. Today, KIMS is the go-to hospital for any district. include provision of one month supply such, KIIT has been able to maintain the academic suspected coronavirus patient in the capital city of to the Tibetan population in Chandragiri Another constituent of KIIT, KIIT-Technology Business calendar perfectly so far. If the crisis persists for a longer Bhubaneswar. and Padmasambhava Monastery in Incubator (KIIT-TBI) under KIIT School of Biotechnology, has time, KIIT has made all preparations to conduct online Jiranga, a Tibetan settlement area in “The vision of Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister been recognised as a Centre for Augmenting War with COVID- examinations also. Similarly, 30,000 tribal students of KISS Eastern Odisha; adoption of two old age are in constant touch with their teachers through 19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) by the Department of Science and homes in Chandragiri; and provision of WhatsApp groups. KISS has taken initiative to start e- Technology (DST), Govt. of India, along with other eminent ration and essential items to Learning classes for them through Kalinga TV. institutes in India, including IITs. KIIT-TBI is responsible for Transgender Community in implementing this program in East & NE. While in their homes in various districts of Odisha, KISS Bhubaneswar and Rayagada in students are actively engaged in creating awareness on The Covid-19 pandemic is not only a global health emergency, association with Sakha, an NGO. social distancing and respiratory hygiene in their areas. Involving the students of the institute, KISS launched 'Project Uday', a massive awareness campaign on social distancing, proper use of mask, hand washing and respiratory hygiene in six aspirational districts of Odisha: Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal, Balangir, and Gajapati. Under Project Uday, students are carrying out door-to-door campaigning and organizing awareness camps at market places. More than 500 volunteers are involved in the project covering 220 villages. KIIT, KISS, Sakha and Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives In one of the most significant measure in Odisha's war came together to distribute ration and essential items for against Covid-19, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences the transgender community in Bhubaneswar, Rayagada (KIMS) set up India's first standalone COVID-19 hospital, a and some other districts of Odisha. KIIT & KISS adopted two old age homes in Chandragiri.

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09 10 Cover Story COVID 19 it have also caused a grave humanitarian crisis due to Jiranga and has provided PPE to the health workers. prolonged lockdowns and loss of livelihoods for millions. In Besides, KIIT & KISS are providing groceries and cash for a mammoth community service response, KIIT & KISS miscellaneous expenses to over 40 orphanages, old age e-Learning Classes for 30,000 Students of KISS reached out to various groups facing hardship due to the homes and leprosy centres in Kandhamal district. extended lockdown. The intervention includes E-Learning classes for 30,000 students of Kalinga Institute of Social distribution of food materials and other essentials to over As all types of sporting events remain suspended, 3 lakh pandemic-hit people. It distributed family survival sportspersons are also hard hit by the pandemic. KIIT is Sciences (KISS) under the initiative of KISS and Kalinga TV was packets – comprising of essential food items like rice, supporting prominent sportspersons of Odisha with inaugurated on June 10, 2020. pulses, cooking oil, etc. - to the disadvantaged people living generous allowances and motivating them to maintain in various slums in Bhubaneswar. The survival packets were their peak fitness level. given thrice a week for the first month during lockdown. Reaching the unreached, KIIT & KISS extended a helping “We are doing our bit to ensure that vulnerable sections of hand to the red light areas and physically challenged the population around do not face starvation. We are people in Bhubaneswar. Groceries and other essentials augmenting the efforts of the State Government, which has were provided to the needy. KIIT, KISS, Sakha and Azim robust policies for such sections, in a humble way”, Prof. Premji Philanthropic Initiatives came together to distribute Samanta said, while urging every citizen to do whatever ration and essential items for the transgender community best they can individually and to support the local in Bhubaneswar, Rayagada and a few other districts of administration in these challenging times. Odisha.

KIIT also took initiative to deliver cooked food to police KIIT and KISS even set up a team to source and distribute personnel on duty, who were diligently enforcing the fruits, vegetables, biscuits and other food materials to lockdown. Lunch was provided every day to more than 2000 animals like monkeys, cattle and dogs, in and around the police personnel across Bhubaneswar as well as adjoining campus. It has adopted 140 peacocks in Bhubaneswar is cities of Puri and Cuttack to honour their work to make taking care of these beautiful birds and providing financial Prof. Achyuta Samanta; Shri R.N. Dash, Secretary, KIIT & KISS; Shri Himanshu Khatua, MD, Kalinga TV; and people aware about Covid-19. assistance to more than 10 'Goshalas' in Puri, Bhubaneswar P. K. Routaray, CEO, KISS at the Launching Ceremony of e-Learning classes for KISS students. and Cuttack. “I wish to remind everyone that while we need The institution is working closely with the Govt. of Odisha to to be kind to every other human through social distancing, provide all support from its available resources like logistics, we must not forget about these animals who are so much Launching the programme, Dr. Remarkably, it is the maiden Shri R.N. Dash and CEO of KISS Dr. P. K. infrastructure, healthcare, human resources, etc. It dependant on us. Show some kindness, bring a smile to Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & endeavour of KISS in providing Routray were present. provided temporary shelter and cooked meals to migrant everyone in this difficult time”, says Prof. Samanta. KISS said, “Classroom teaching is the teaching at the doorsteps of the labourers, who were stranded in Bhubaneswar, after the best and most effective mode of students. Amid lockdown, Dr. lockdown was announced. More than 1000 migrant “COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious global health crisis imparting education. However, Samanta had devised a plan to enable Remarkably, it is the workers were helped in this initiative. After some areas in of our times and also the toughest humanitarian challenge. schools and colleges have been shut students of KISS to continue their maiden endeavour of Bhubaneswar were marked as containment zones, it It has extracted a huge human toll, besides causing big for a long lime due to Covid-19 education. To begin with, 30000 KISS in providing distributed food and essential items to the people of the setbacks to the economy. Our efforts are a drop in the ocean outbreak. KISS authority has provided students of KISS were imparted teaching at the zone. KISS worked closely with the American Embassy in the and aim to bring smiles on the faces of as many people as we hassle free learning of the students teaching through WhatsApp and doorsteps of the evacuation of personnel who were stuck in Odisha and can touch. But, I am sure, together, we will overcome this who are staying at their homes right Mobile mode. Now onwards, follow students. Amid other adjoining areas. It also distributed feminine hygiene crisis also”, he added. now. The teachers and staff of KISS up study materials of e-learning lockdown, Dr. products to women and girls in all the districts of Odisha. are in constant touch with the classes will be provided to the students. students. Class 10 students will Samanta had devised a plan to enable Other community outreach activities include assistance to especially be benefitted by this students of KISS to several spiritual centres in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri As all types of sporting events remain While the students were already initiative. It will also benefit students continue their and nearby towns. Food materials and cash to meet other suspended, sportspersons are also provided textbooks and dry food in every nook and corner of Odisha, items to ensure their study staying at including even those who are not KISS education. To begin expenses for three months were provided to priests and hard hit by the pandemic. KIIT is other people who maintain the shrines. KIIT has reached home, now the initiative of e-learning students. Students pursuing their with, 30000 students supporting prominent sportspersons classes has been commenced, study in different Odia Medium out to the Tibetan population in Chandragiri and of KISS were of Odisha with generous allowances courtesy Kalinga TV. Kalinga TV will Schools of Odisha also can benefit Padmasambhava Monastery in Jiranga, a Tibetan imparted teaching and motivating them to maintain telecast e-learning classes for half an from this opportunity. This e-learning settlement area in Eastern Odisha, providing them supplies through WhatsApp hour every day. The students are classes will be telecasted on Kalinga to tide over the crisis. It has adopted two old age homes in their peak fitness level. and Mobile mode. requested to avail the benefits while TV from Monday onwards. On the Chandragiri, while KIMS is also supporting a hospital in staying at home”. occasion, the Secretary of KIIT & KISS 11 12 Cover Story COVID 19 KISS Home Delivers Textbooks & Special Announcement from KIIT Deemed to be University Other Essentials to its 30000 Students Free Education in KIIT-DU for Children of Covid Deceased in Odisha The Covid-19 pandemic has infected have been made helpless by the KIIT is the only millions and caused much panic pandemic. university in India across the globe, including India and and abroad to extend Odisha. The number of new KIIT is the only university in India and such humanitarian coronavirus infections is increasing by abroad to extend such humanitarian gesture to the day in Odisha. Many have also lost gesture to the families of the Covid families of the Covid their lives. KIIT has always reached deceased. deceased. out to the distressed people at the time of natural calamities in the state. Besides this benign initiative, KIIT It has become the pride of Odisha as it children of the Covid deceased in Deemed to be University has been has always stood by the people of the Odisha. Sons and daughters of the running four standalone COVID state at the time of their need. Covid deceased in Odisha, who are Hospitals in Odisha with 1200 bed interested, can apply to different capacity and over 200 critical care The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted technical and professional courses of units for the last five months. KIIT is and devastated normal life and KIIT-DU, including ITI and Diploma also at the frontline of the state's war livelihoods of the people of Odisha. Engineering, as per their eligibility against coronavirus by contributing in Now KIIT Deemed to be University for admission. This facility will be the fields of food and medical has extended a helping hand to the available for two academic years, supplies provision to the needy, families of the Covid deceased. 2020-21 and 2021-22 only, informed reaching the unreached, creating Acting on a proposal by the Founder KIIT authorities. Preference will be awareness and animal care since the given to the children of Covid Days before the nationwide of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, beginning of the lockdown. deceased from BPL, SC, ST and SEBC lockdown, around 30000 students of Prof. Achyuta The materials were handed over to KIIT-DU has decided to provide categories. The move will provide Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Samanta, Founder, the guardians of the students at technical and professional education (KISS), Bhubaneswar were sent back specific places. Showering profuse absolutely free of cost to the relief to the people of Odisha who to their homes in their respective KIIT & KISS, who has praise on KISS and its Founder Prof. villages. As a result, the students had always put education Samanta, the guardians remarked not got their textbooks for this of these tribal that Prof. Samanta not only has KISS Foundation Enables Poor but Meritorious academic year. Prof. Achyuta students above thought of imparting education to Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, who our children, but has taken such a Gupchup Seller to Study in KIIT-DU everything else, has always put education of these magnanimous initiative in sending KISS Foundation has extended a percent marks in +2 exams this year. Foundation will take the tribal students above everything arranged for home study materials and food items to us. helping hand to a poor meritorious Though he dreamt of becoming a responsibility of his education in KIIT else, arranged for home delivery of They expressed their gratitude to the delivery of the study Gupchup seller to enable him pursue Mechanical Engineer, he couldn’t Deemed to be University free of cost. the study materials and dried food institute and Prof. Samanta. materials and dried Mechanical Engineering course in the fulfill it because of poverty. His father, Besides education, KISS Foundation items at the students' doorsteps. prestigious KIIT Deemed to be the sole bread earner of the family, will also facilitate his suitable food items at the In fact, during the lockdown period, On behalf of KISS, Flattened Rice, students' doorsteps. KISS Management has been University. Thanks to KISS died a few years back. employment, he assured. It is an Sugar, Dal, Biscuit, Soap, Textbooks continuing its best possible measures Foundation, Rahul Mahat, a endeavour of KISS Foundation to and allied study materials have been to provide teaching to all KISS meritorious student who opted to sell On knowing about him from the ensure that not even a single child is provided to students of all classes of materials were sent to all the KISS students by means of Digital Gupchup due to poverty, will now media, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, deprived of education due to any KISS. As per the instruction of Prof. students in different districts of Technology like Online and Smart- pursue technical higher education in Founder, KIIT & KISS contacted unfortunate circumstances, added Samanta, the staff and teachers of Odisha by 25 buses in the presence phones. KIIT. Rahul, who hails from Anandpur Rahul’s family through his Prof. Samanta. KISS have been working on this plan of Prof. Samanta, Shri R. N. Dash, under Anandpur municipality of representatives. Prof. Samanta since last 15 days. On May 25, these Secretary , KIIT & KISS and Dr. P. K. Kendujhar district, secured 87 immediately announced that KISS Routary, CEO, KISS.

13 14 Cover Story COVID 19 KISS Home Delivers Textbooks & Special Announcement from KIIT Deemed to be University Other Essentials to its 30000 Students Free Education in KIIT-DU for Children of Covid Deceased in Odisha The Covid-19 pandemic has infected have been made helpless by the KIIT is the only millions and caused much panic pandemic. university in India across the globe, including India and and abroad to extend Odisha. The number of new KIIT is the only university in India and such humanitarian coronavirus infections is increasing by abroad to extend such humanitarian gesture to the day in Odisha. Many have also lost gesture to the families of the Covid families of the Covid their lives. KIIT has always reached deceased. deceased. out to the distressed people at the time of natural calamities in the state. Besides this benign initiative, KIIT It has become the pride of Odisha as it children of the Covid deceased in Deemed to be University has been has always stood by the people of the Odisha. Sons and daughters of the running four standalone COVID state at the time of their need. Covid deceased in Odisha, who are Hospitals in Odisha with 1200 bed interested, can apply to different capacity and over 200 critical care The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted technical and professional courses of units for the last five months. KIIT is and devastated normal life and KIIT-DU, including ITI and Diploma also at the frontline of the state's war livelihoods of the people of Odisha. Engineering, as per their eligibility against coronavirus by contributing in Now KIIT Deemed to be University for admission. This facility will be the fields of food and medical has extended a helping hand to the available for two academic years, supplies provision to the needy, families of the Covid deceased. 2020-21 and 2021-22 only, informed reaching the unreached, creating Acting on a proposal by the Founder KIIT authorities. Preference will be awareness and animal care since the given to the children of Covid Days before the nationwide of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, beginning of the lockdown. deceased from BPL, SC, ST and SEBC lockdown, around 30000 students of Prof. Achyuta The materials were handed over to KIIT-DU has decided to provide categories. The move will provide Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Samanta, Founder, the guardians of the students at technical and professional education (KISS), Bhubaneswar were sent back specific places. Showering profuse absolutely free of cost to the relief to the people of Odisha who to their homes in their respective KIIT & KISS, who has praise on KISS and its Founder Prof. villages. As a result, the students had always put education Samanta, the guardians remarked not got their textbooks for this of these tribal that Prof. Samanta not only has KISS Foundation Enables Poor but Meritorious academic year. Prof. Achyuta students above thought of imparting education to Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, who our children, but has taken such a Gupchup Seller to Study in KIIT-DU everything else, has always put education of these magnanimous initiative in sending KISS Foundation has extended a percent marks in +2 exams this year. Foundation will take the tribal students above everything arranged for home study materials and food items to us. helping hand to a poor meritorious Though he dreamt of becoming a responsibility of his education in KIIT else, arranged for home delivery of They expressed their gratitude to the delivery of the study Gupchup seller to enable him pursue Mechanical Engineer, he couldn’t Deemed to be University free of cost. the study materials and dried food institute and Prof. Samanta. materials and dried Mechanical Engineering course in the fulfill it because of poverty. His father, Besides education, KISS Foundation items at the students' doorsteps. prestigious KIIT Deemed to be the sole bread earner of the family, will also facilitate his suitable food items at the In fact, during the lockdown period, On behalf of KISS, Flattened Rice, students' doorsteps. KISS Management has been University. Thanks to KISS died a few years back. employment, he assured. It is an Sugar, Dal, Biscuit, Soap, Textbooks continuing its best possible measures Foundation, Rahul Mahat, a endeavour of KISS Foundation to and allied study materials have been to provide teaching to all KISS meritorious student who opted to sell On knowing about him from the ensure that not even a single child is provided to students of all classes of materials were sent to all the KISS students by means of Digital Gupchup due to poverty, will now media, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, deprived of education due to any KISS. As per the instruction of Prof. students in different districts of Technology like Online and Smart- pursue technical higher education in Founder, KIIT & KISS contacted unfortunate circumstances, added Samanta, the staff and teachers of Odisha by 25 buses in the presence phones. KIIT. Rahul, who hails from Anandpur Rahul’s family through his Prof. Samanta. KISS have been working on this plan of Prof. Samanta, Shri R. N. Dash, under Anandpur municipality of representatives. Prof. Samanta since last 15 days. On May 25, these Secretary , KIIT & KISS and Dr. P. K. Kendujhar district, secured 87 immediately announced that KISS Routary, CEO, KISS.

13 14 In pictures...

Leaving no one behind: All through the lockdown Inmates of Old Age Home in Chandragiri supported by KIIT & KISS. KIIT & KISS distributed food materials daily to KIIT & KISS provided temporary shelter, cooked meals, A KISS students sensitizing villagers on Covid-19. Under the animals, which were facing severe food shortage sanitary products and other essential items to the migrant 'Project Uday', students of KISS are creating awareness on due to the prolonged lockdown. workers stranded in Odisha during the lockdown. More social distancing, washing hands and respiratory hygiene in than 1000 migrant workers benefitted from this initiative. their respective districts.

KIIT & KISS distributed groceries to 40,000 people in the slum areas A KIIT volunteer distributing essentials in the red of Bhubaneswar thrice a week for the first month during lockdown. light areas of Bhubaneswar during the lockdown. KISS Foundation distributed sanitary napkins prepared in- KIIT & KISS are providing groceries and cash for house to the Commissionerate Police for further miscellaneous expenses to over 40 orphanges, old age distribution among the needy. homes and Leprosy Centers in Kandhamal district. 15 16 In pictures...

Resounding Success Resounding Success Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) “I congratulate the organizers “I'm extremely glad that KIUG Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar had the from Odisha who have put 2020 has been organised in proud distinction to be the host university of the together this spectacular such a smooth manner. I'm inaugural Khelo India University Games (KIUG) event and wish the 3000+ sure it will help young 2020 held from February 22 to March 1, 2020. The youth athletes from across athletes in achieving great largest-of-its-kind sports extravaganza was inaugurated the country all the best for the heights for the country.” by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India K helo India University Games.” through video conferencing in the presence of Chief – Shri Narendra Modi, – Shri Naveen Patnaik, Guest, Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha India and a host of dignitaries. For nine days, KIIT campus Hon'ble Prime Minister of India turned into mini-India as 4000 top athletes from 250 universities from across the country showcased their talent in 34 events spanning 17 sports disciplines.

KIUG 2020 is the most prestigious meet yet under the Govt. of India's flagship Khelo India, a national programme for the development of sports launched in 2018 and a dream project of the Prime Minister. The multi-discipline meet is slated to be an annual event under the aegis of the Ministry KIIT of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is not surprising that the inaugural edition came to Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, which of late has emerged as the sporting capital of the country. Campus The Govt. of Odisha and the Chief Minister provided all kinds of support and cooperation to make the meet a huge success. Bird's Eye View of Turns into KIIT Deemed to be University Mini-India Inaugural Ceremony in Sports

KIIT was selected to host this major event due to its superior infrastructure and proven track record in organizing national and international sports meets. Remarkably, KIIT is the one and only University in India where adequate international standard sports infrastructure and facilities are available.

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17 18 Resounding Success KIIT was selected to host this hockey player Deepak Thakur, major event due to its superior “The first edition of the KIUG who was here as a talent scout - infrastructure and proven track has been truly successful. All "The atmosphere and facilities record in organizing national and the participants have given are very similar to what we get international meets. their best and many of them at the Asian Games or the Remarkably, KIIT is the one and have shown great potential.” Commonwealth Games." More only University in India where than 4000 athletes and 1000 adequate international standard officials were accommodated at sports infrastructure and – Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union KIIT. KIIT provided twin-seater facilities are available. For which, Minister of Youth Affair air-conditioned rooms with Govt of India decided to pick KIIT and Sports attached bath to the athletes. to host Khelo India University Games. It is pertinent to note “KIIT has always been promoting that, Govt of India has been trying its best to elevate the sports and sportspersons. We wanted to stature of Khelo India at par with Commonwealth give a grand start to this meet. To shape our Games. Because of this, KIIT completed all sorts of dream, the officials and staff of KIIT worked diligently day in preparations. KIIT has the distinction of successfully and day out under our guidance. Apart from boarding at KIIT, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India declared Khelo India University Games 2020 through a video link on hosting numerous National and International Games we made meticulous arrangements to provide players with a February 22, 2020. over the years to its credit. It has created and groomed basketful of fresh fruits every morning”, said Prof. Achyuta In the picture: Ace sprinter from KIIT and Olympian Dutee Chand leading the oath taking by athletes in the august presence of Shri many internationally acclaimed sports persons. All these Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. He expressed thankfulness to Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas have been possible only because of its excellent the Govt. of India, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra and Steel; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minorities infrastructure. Modi, Govt of Odisha, Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Affairs and other dignitaries at the opening ceremony on February 22, 2020. Patnaik and particularly the Ministry of Youth Affairs and KIIT left no stones unturned to make the event a Sports and Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & resounding success. In the words of Former India Sports Shri Kiren Khelo India University Games 2020 A historic moment for Indian Sports: Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India

Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India a new sports revolution in India.” declared Khelo India University Games 2020 open through a video link on February 22, 2020. Exhorting the Gracing the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest, Shri athletes to better their performances, he said, “It is a Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha said, “It is historic moment for Indian Sports. With the launch of a moment of great pride for us to be hosting the first edition Khelo India University Games India has entered the of the Khelo India University Games, here in Odisha, in league of countries where university games are association with the Government of India and the KIIT organized at this level. I congratulate the organizers Deemed to be University. Khelo India University Games will from Odisha who have put together this spectacular provide a great platform to showcase sporting talent at the event and wish the 3000+ youth athletes from across national level.” The torch relay which kick-started the Games the country all the best for the Khelo India University was led by India archer Muskan Kirar who passed on the baton Games. Your hard work here will take you, your families to swimmer S.P. Likith who handed over the torch to former and your country's dream ahead. You have torchbearers India hockey player Dilip Tirkey who lit the cauldron. The oath- Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Prof Achyuta Samanta interacting with the athletes like Dutee Chand here to inspire you. This is the start of taking ceremony for athletes was led by ace sprinter from greeting the athletes in KIIT campus. in the dining area.

19 20 Resounding Success KIIT was selected to host this hockey player Deepak Thakur, major event due to its superior “The first edition of the KIUG who was here as a talent scout - infrastructure and proven track has been truly successful. All "The atmosphere and facilities record in organizing national and the participants have given are very similar to what we get international meets. their best and many of them at the Asian Games or the Remarkably, KIIT is the one and have shown great potential.” Commonwealth Games." More only University in India where than 4000 athletes and 1000 adequate international standard officials were accommodated at sports infrastructure and – Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union KIIT. KIIT provided twin-seater facilities are available. For which, Minister of Youth Affair air-conditioned rooms with Govt of India decided to pick KIIT and Sports attached bath to the athletes. to host Khelo India University Games. It is pertinent to note “KIIT has always been promoting that, Govt of India has been trying its best to elevate the sports and sportspersons. We wanted to stature of Khelo India at par with Commonwealth give a grand start to this meet. To shape our Games. Because of this, KIIT completed all sorts of dream, the officials and staff of KIIT worked diligently day in preparations. KIIT has the distinction of successfully and day out under our guidance. Apart from boarding at KIIT, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India declared Khelo India University Games 2020 through a video link on hosting numerous National and International Games we made meticulous arrangements to provide players with a February 22, 2020. over the years to its credit. It has created and groomed basketful of fresh fruits every morning”, said Prof. Achyuta In the picture: Ace sprinter from KIIT and Olympian Dutee Chand leading the oath taking by athletes in the august presence of Shri many internationally acclaimed sports persons. All these Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. He expressed thankfulness to Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas have been possible only because of its excellent the Govt. of India, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra and Steel; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minorities infrastructure. Modi, Govt of Odisha, Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Affairs and other dignitaries at the opening ceremony on February 22, 2020. Patnaik and particularly the Ministry of Youth Affairs and KIIT left no stones unturned to make the event a Sports and Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & resounding success. In the words of Former India Sports Shri Kiren Khelo India University Games 2020 A historic moment for Indian Sports: Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India

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Resounding Success Resounding Success “ The Khelo India University "The atmosphere and Games has been a good facilities are very similar to tournament for our state - what we get at the Asian Odisha. It was organised like Games or the an Asian Games, where the Commonwealth Games." athletes were provided with accommodation, food and training facilities.” – Shri Deepak Thakur, – Ms. Dutee Chand, Olympian and Former India hockey player Double Gold Medallist

Besides quality education, KIIT & KISS have been according a high importance to sports and games since their inception. The two Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha presenting the Champions Trophy to Pubjab University in the presence of institutions have created world-class sports infrastructure and have produced more than 5000 sports talents in over 30 disciplines, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minorities Affairs and who have participated at international, national and regional level. Of them, 806 are national level sportspersons in 26 disciplines. It is a rare achievement to produce so many sports talents at a single place. KIIT & KISS students have been representing India and other dignitaries at the Award Ceremony of Khelo India University Games 2020 at KIIT Deemed to be University on March 1, 2020. Odisha regularly at international and national level sports meets, including Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games.

Resounding Success KIIT, Dutee Chand. “I express my sincere gratitude Games. “I'm extremely glad that to all authorities, officials and KIUG 2020 has been organised Panjab University with 17 Gold, representatives of Govt. of in such a smooth manner. I'm 19 Silver and 10 Bronze Medals India, Govt of Odisha, AIU, sure it will help young athletes in emerged as Champion after SAI for all their efforts and achieving great heights for the nine-day of sporting action guidance to make KIUG 2020 country,” he said. across 17 disciplines. Savitribai a huge success. We are Phule Pune University (17 Gold, extremely glad and proud to be "The first edition of the KIUG has 11 Silver and 9 Bronze) and part of this history.” been truly successful. All the Punjabi University, Patiala (13 participants have given their Gold, 6 Silver and 14 Bronze) – Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS best and many of them have bagged the first and second shown great potential,” Shri runners up trophy. The host Kiren Rijuju said. “Our aim now is university secured 17th position with 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 to organise the Khelo India University Games Bronze Medals. Winners were awarded at an impressive regularly and make it, along with the Youth closing ceremony graced by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Games, the platform that paves the way for our future Chief Minister of Odisha; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Olympic medallists. Our aim is to get into the top 10 in the Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth Affairs & Sports and medals tally after the 2028 Olympics," he added. Minister of State for Minorities Affairs; Shri Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Govt. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, of Odisha; Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, President, Indian Founder, KIIT & KISS thanked everybody involved in Olympic Association; Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, making the Games a success and pointed out that KIIT had AIU; Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS and a host less than two months to put everything in place and pull it of dignitaries. Shri Naveen Patnaik expressed satisfaction in off. the way Odisha and the host university KIIT organised the

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MEDAL WINNERS FROM KIIT & KISS Gold Medal Gold Medal KIIT Archery Recurve Team KIIT Women's Rugby Team (Ranjit Naik, Suryamani Majhi & (Soni Mandangi was a member MEDAL WINNERS FROM KIIT & KISS Sraban Kumar Mandagi) of the team)

Dutee Chand Siblings from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Strike Gold Double Gold Medal Women's 100m Women's 200m Sravan Mandangi could only marvel at his good fortune, year… during summer holidays," Sravan said, just after when he stepped forward to collect his recurve team gold taking his gold medal. "My next target is the Senior medal in the Khelo India University Games. It was many, Nationals. I will be taking part in the team as well as Dutee Chand sprints away with a new Indian Universities meet record many years ago, when he was barely a kid, that he and his individual events. I hope to make it to the National Games sister Soni had enrolled in the Kalinga Institute of Social from there,” Sravan explained. am happy with the 11.49, though I would have liked to a sub Sciences' school. Hailing from an Adivasi family, the siblings Soni is charting her own path towards success too. The 11.40 to begin with,” she said, having clocked 11.61 in the had no idea about education or sport then. women's rugby team of the KIIT, captained by Hupi Majhi, heats in the morning. She is chasing the Olympic qualifying But slowly they got entrenched into the system and made grabbed the Gold by beating Pataliputra University 31-7 in standard of 11.20 seconds to secure a ticket to the 2020 steady progress in not just their studies but also in sport. the final. As part of the KIIT rugby team, she played a key Olympic Games in Tokyo. Both are now part of the KIIT contingent, with Sravan role in the progress of the team. representing them in archery and sister Sony in rugby. The "Back in our village, I didn't study or play any sport. When She won a second Gold medal in 200m with a timing of brother and sister are a perfect example of how the my parents got to know that there is a school for Adivasi 23.66 seconds on the last day of the Khelo India University Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences is helping kids in the children here, my father promptly enrolled us. Just a couple Games, while Kirti Vijay Bhoite from the University of state. Not just free education, all through their growing up of years or so later, in 2007, students from our institute Mumbai settled for silver with a timing of 24.98 seconds. years, they enjoy free accommodation, food, health care representing India, won the International School Rugby and sporting equipment like a number of other kids. Deepali Mahapatra from Utkal University won bronze with Tournament in London. And that inspired me to take up the a timing of 25.19 seconds. "It feels very good to win the “I took up archery when I was in the seventh standard at the sport,” the 19-year-old said. She has represented the Junior 200m gold. In 100m, it's difficult to gauge when to run in full Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences. Our father, an Adivasi, is India team in rugby. "This year, I want to play in the senior throttle and when to relax a little bit, but in 200m, it's easier now a farmer. Each and everything is provided for by the Indian team. I have worked quite hard and, hopefully, I will to understand when to run in full speed and when to ease KIIT and this is our home. We go to our village only once a make it,” she declared. out. However, a runner has to exert much more in a 200m Ace sprinter Dutee Chand won two race," said Chand after her win. Gold Medals in Women’s 100m and 200. Chand lauded the way the competition has been Sprinting ace and KIIT student Dutee Chand came and organised in Odisha. "The Khelo India University Games Ranjit Naik stole the limelight, winning the women's 100m in a new has been a good tournament for our state - Odisha. It was Silver Medal, Archery - Men's Individual Recurve Indian Universities meet record time of 11.49 seconds on organised like an Asian Games, where the athletes were the penultimate day of the inaugural Khelo India provided with accommodation, food and training University Games. Her time was faster than the 11.56 facilities. The schedule of all events was strictly followed Ranjit Naik bags individual silver, KIIT team get team gold in archery seconds clocked by N Simi (Mangalore University) in 2018, and the athletes were given ample rest as well. So, the KISS archer Ranjit Naik had a wonderful outing as he In the men's recurve team event, Ranjit partnering but Dutee Chand owns the Indian university all-time record competition was conducted very well and I would like to claimed a silver medal in the men's individual recurve Suryamani Majhi and Sraban Kumar Mandagi defeated the with a time of 11.32 seconds in winning the World thank the Indian government and state government for event, while KIIT got the gold in the team event. The Punjabi University team of Uttkarsh, Pawan and Lalit Jain. University Games gold last year. “I was not expecting to go organising the event," said the sprinter. individual men's and women's archery recurve gold medals Uttkarsh and Co scored 154 points as compared to Ranjit much faster in my first competition after the off-season. I went to Uttkarsh Dixit (Punjabi University) and Priyanka and Co's 162 points. Thakran (Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak) 23 24 Host University KIIT Deemed to be University

Bronze Medal Kumbheswar Mallik, Weightlifting – 55kg High Performance Centre at KIIT Produces Medal Winner in Lifting Chief Guest, Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha giving Kumbheswar Mallik of KIIT clinched the Bronze Medal in Kumbheswar came to us, he had a little flaw in his Odisha at opening ceremony of Khelo India University Games away prizes at the award ceremony of Khelo India University the 55kg weightlifting event at the Khelo India University technique. It was easy to correct it and that has improved 2020. Games 2020. Games. "I started training at the high-performance centre his performance drastically. He had lifted almost 19kgs here five months back. I have really improved during this more than he had done in the last competition and that is time. I've changed my technique and I feel much better no easy task," coach Kazem, who represented Iran in the now," he said. 1992 summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, said.

“My diet has changed and I'm being trained by a professional who also has a lot of experience as an athlete. I'm really happy that I won my first medal, a bronze, here; it gives me a lot of confidence and I am truly excited," Kumbheswar added. Founded in 2019, in association with the Anil Kumble-promoted TENVIC, the weight-lifting centre is one of the nine operational HPCs in the state. The lifting centre currently boasts of 18 girls and 17 boys, all training under Iranian-British coach Kazem Punjavi. Being Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Petroleum Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth a part of the high-performance centre, Kumbheswar has & Natural Gas and Steel speaking at opening ceremony of Khelo Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minorities Affairs access to a nutritionist, a masseur and a physiotherapist, Kumbheswar Mallik (R) won Bronze Medal in India University Games 2020. speaking at opening ceremony of Khelo India University Games who all work together to keep him fighting fit. "When Weightlifting (55kg Men). 2020.

Women’s Rugby Team won Gold Medal.

Men’s Rugby Team won Bronze Medal. Mascots of KIUG 2020, Jaya and Vijay, at the opening ceremony. 25 26 Host University KIIT Deemed to be University MEDAL Glimpses from Opening & Closing Ceremony WINNERS FROM KIIT & KISS

Women’s Rugby Team won Gold Medal.

Men’s Rugby Team won Bronze Medal. Mascots of KIUG 2020, Jaya and Vijay, at the opening ceremony. 25 26 Host University KIIT Deemed to be University

Multi Purpose Indoor Hall of KIIT Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS speaking at closing Shri Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth ceremony of Khelo India University Games 2020. Services, Govt. of Odisha speaking at the closing ceremony of Khelo India University Games 2020. Sports Facilities Available in KIIT Campus

KIIT was selected to host KIUG 2020 due to its superior infrastructure and proven track record in organizing national and international meets. Remarkably, KIIT is the one and only University in India where adequate international standard sports infrastructure and facilities are available for a wide range of disciplines.

16 international standard sports complexes International Archery Stadium. with gyms, swimming pools, synthetic volleyball, basketball and International Chess Hall. tennis courts, besides indoor badminton, billiards, table tennis, yoga and Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, President, Indian Olympic Association Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Ind.) for Youth squash courts. Outdoor Synthetic Tennis, Basketball, speaking at closing ceremony of Khelo India University Games Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minorities Affairs with Volleyball Courts under floodlight. 2020. volunteers of Khelo India University Games 2020. Sports complex exclusively for girl students. Synthetic Athletic Track (400m). Cricket Stadium (BCCI approved).

Hockey Stadium (Global category of Judo Hall, Boxing Ring, and field certification by FIH). many others.

Football Stadium. Multi Purpose Indoor Hall having Handball, Volleyball, basketball, Badminton, Kabaddi, Olympic size Swimming Pool. Shooting, Cricket Nets, Weightlifting, Judo, Rugby Stadium. Fencing & Wrestling.

National & International Sports Events at KIIT

KIIT was selected to host the inaugural Khelo India University Games Odisha 2020, a prestigious meet under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India due to its superior infrastructure and facilities. KIIT & KISS during the last 10 years have conducted more than 100 national and Cultural performance on opening ceremony of Khelo India University Games 2020. international sports events in its campus, besides many hundred State-level events. 27 28 Host University KIIT Deemed to be University

Hockey Stadium (Global category of Judo Hall, Boxing Ring, and field certification by FIH). many others.

National & International Sports Events at KIIT

Hockey Rugby Athletics Fencing Archery

Swimming

Football Wrestling Basketball

Volleyball

Boxing

Weightlifting

Badminton

Kabaddi

Judo Table Tennis Tennis

29 30 Host University KIIT Deemed to be University Top Class Sports Action in KIIT

Hockey Rugby Athletics Fencing Archery

Swimming

Football Wrestling Basketball

Volleyball

Boxing

Weightlifting

Badminton

Kabaddi

Judo Table Tennis Tennis

29 30 25th All India Forest Sports Meet Glimpses from 25th All India March 3 – 7, 2020 Forest Sports Meet at KIIT Venue: KIIT & KISS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Prof. Achyuta Samanta giving away trophy at the Kabaddi presentation ceremony of 25th All India Forest Sports 45 3300 23 230 Meet on March 7, 2020. Participating teams from different States and UTs Athletes Games Sub-events

KIIT Deemed to be University and KISS Deemed to be University was the venue of the 25th All India Forest Sports Meet (AIFSM), a prestigious national level event with a rich history, hosted by the Forest Department of Odisha State in Bhubaneswar from March 3 – 7, 2020. The 25th AIFSM aimed at promoting sports and games activities among the staff and officers of the Forest Departments and allied Institutions of all the States, UTs and Central Government. KIIT & KISS were chosen as the venue due to their excellent sports and logistical infrastructure and facilities, which can support major multi-sport events of international standard without interfering with the academic schedule. Events Athletics Kabaddi Basketball Carrom Archery Lawn Tennis Badminton Powerlifting Volleyball Billiards Tug of War Bridge Weightlifting Carrom Squash Chess Table Tennis Cricket Swimming Football Basketball Hockey Snooker Chess Football

31 32 25th All India Forest Sports Meet Glimpses from 25th All India March 3 – 7, 2020 Forest Sports Meet at KIIT Venue: KIIT & KISS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

31 32 “Many tribal organizations and intellectuals had requested me ShriNaveenPatnaik,Hon'bleChiefMinister many times to open a branch of KISS in Mayurbhanj district for the underprivileged and poor tribal children. Today their ofOdishaInauguratesAdani-KISS requests have been fulfilled. The poor tribal students of Mayurbhanj district will get quality education in Adani-KISS Residential School”, he stated. In the first phase, 1500 students ResidentialTribalSchoolinMayurbhanj of the district will be enrolled from standard I to XII. The pass

Dr. Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation inaugurating the 50 Bedded Adani-KISS Hospital. Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Shri Karan Adani, CEO, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd. and other dignitaries look on. Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Adani-KISS Residential School at Bankishole, Baripada (Mayurbhanj District) on January 8, 2020. (From L) Shri Prakash Soren, Hon'ble MLA, Baripada; Shri out students of standard XII from Adani-KISS Residential Tribal the occasion, a 50-bedded hospital in Adani-KISS campus was Bishweswar Tudu, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (L.S.), Mayurbhanj; Shri Sudam Marndi, Hon'ble Minister of Revenue & Disaster School can pursue their higher education in KISS Deemed to be inaugurated by Dr. Priti G Adani. The hospital will serve the Management, Govt. of Odisha; Dr. Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani Foundation; Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Smt. University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. students, staff of Adani-KISS as well as the common people of Sarojini Hembram, Member of Parliament (R.S.) and Shri Karan Adani, Chief Executive Officer, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd. also graced Mayurbhanj district. The 24 x 7 hour hospital is managed by the the inaugural ceremony. Also it has been decided by KISS, that only the candidates from Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj will be considered for employment in the school. Odisha. As many as 20,000 people from across Mayurbhanj The school is fully equipped with all modern facilities. It has witnessed the programme. Shri Karan Adani proposed the vote Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, extremely successful initiative, KISS is now the largest tribal been established on 50 acres of land with complete financial of thanks. inaugurated the Adani-KISS Residential Tribal School at institution and the first exclusive Tribal University in the world. support from Adani Foundation, Prof. Samanta informed. On Bankishole, Baripada on January 8, 2020 in the presence of Shri More than 30,000 students are currently pursuing their Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group; Dr. Priti Adani, education from KG to PG, while 20,000 are gainfully placed in Chairperson, Adani Foundation; Shri Sudam Marndi, Hon'ble different sectors after completion of their studies. Another Newly-inaugurated Adani-KISS Residential School. Minister, Revenue and Disaster Management, Govt. of Odisha; 10,000 students are pursuing their education in 10 branches in Shri Bishweswar Tudu, Member of Parliament (L.S.), as many tribal dominated districts of Odisha in the current Mayurbhanj; Smt. Sarojini Hembram, Member of Parliament academic session. More important than providing quality (R.S.); Shri Prakash Soren, MLA, Baripada; Shri Karan Adani, education to 60,000 students, KISS has created awareness Chief Executive Officer, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd.; and Prof. among more than 60 lakh tribal students of Odisha and other Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KISS and KIIT. states of India.”

Inaugurating the School, Shri Patnaik said, education is empowerment and the real transformation is only possible “The work of Kalinga Institute of through education. The work of KISS and its founder Prof. Social Sciences (KISS) and its founder Samanta for the empowerment of tribals through education is Prof. Achyuta Samanta for the really praiseworthy, he stated, while thanking KISS authority empowerment of tribals through and Adani Group for establishment of Adani-KISS Residential education is really praiseworthy. I Tribal School in Mayurbhanj district. thank KISS authority and Adani “Education is the most powerful tool for social transformation. Group for establishment of Adani- Adani Foundation is happy to strengthen the education KISS Residential Tribal School in scenario in the far off tribal areas of Odisha by partnering with Mayurbhanj district.” the prestigious Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)”, said Dr. Priti Adani. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Samanta said, – Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister “KISS is an initiative, started 28 years ago, to help tribal community join the mainstream society through education. An of Odisha

K I I T R e v i e w 33 34 “Many tribal organizations and intellectuals had requested me ShriNaveenPatnaik,Hon'bleChiefMinister many times to open a branch of KISS in Mayurbhanj district for the underprivileged and poor tribal children. Today their ofOdishaInauguratesAdani-KISS requests have been fulfilled. The poor tribal students of Mayurbhanj district will get quality education in Adani-KISS Residential School”, he stated. In the first phase, 1500 students ResidentialTribalSchoolinMayurbhanj of the district will be enrolled from standard I to XII. The pass

K I I T R e v i e w 33 34 Earlier, Prof. Samanta briefed about the Motilal Oswal-KISS ShriNaveenPatnaik,Hon'bleChiefMinister Residential School. Among others, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Group Chairman, Mr. Ramadeo Agarwal, Mrs. Bimala ofOdishaInauguratesMotilalOswal-KISS Oswal and Collector of Balangir, Shri Arabinda Dakua were present. More than 20,000 people attended the inaugural ResidentialSchoolinBalangir ceremony.

Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha speaking at the inaugural ceremony. (From L) Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, MOAMC; Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Mr. Motilal Oswal, Group MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.; Shri Narasingha Mishra, Hon'ble MLA, Balangir; Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha; Smt. Tukuni Sahu, Hon’ble Minister of Women & Child Welfare and Mission Shakti, Govt. of Odisha; Smt. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Motilal Oswal said, “There is Sangita Kumari Singh Deo, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (L.S.); Smt. Suneeta Agrawal, Chairperson, Motial Oswal Foundation; no greater gift to mankind than education. The society Smt. Vimla Oswal; and Shri Arindam Dakua, Collector & DM, Balangir at the inaugural ceremony of Motilal Oswal-KISS Residential undergoes a sea change through education. Motilal Oswal- School in Balangir on February 15, 2020. KISS Campus has amused me. We can establish such kinds of schools for tribal children if we get the right support and The Balangir Unit of KISS Bhuabneswar, Motilal Oswal-KISS primitive inhabitants of Balangir district. For their wholesome cooperation”. Chairperson of Motial Oswal Foundation, Ms. Residential School, was inaugurated by Shri Naveen Patnaik, development, both State and Central Govts have been taken Sunita Agarwal informed that the Foundation has been Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha on February 15, 2020. many welfare measures. She expressed gratitude to Prof. doing many exemplary works in the field of education. “Our Inaugurating the school, the Chief Minister said, "I am Samanta and Shri Motilal Oswal for setting up a Residential work will fetch dividends when thousands of children will delighted to inaugurate the Motilal Oswal-KISS Residential School for the tribal children of Balangir. Speaking on the successfully complete their education from this school”, she School at Balangir. I hope this school will play a key role for the occasion, Shri Narsingh Mishra, Hon'ble MLA of Balangir said, added. development of tribal children in a backward region like “We should extend our support to Prof. Achyuta Samanta for his Balangir. For such an accomplishment, I congratulate Founder consistent and noble endeavour to empower the tribal students of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta and the Managing through education. It is very difficult to find a selfless and Director of Oswal Group Shri Motilal Oswal”. dedicated social worker like him in the world”.

"Education provides strength to us to march ahead. It brings changes in the society. The State Govt. has taken many steps in "I am delighted to inaugurate the Motilal educating children belonging to scheduled caste and tribe. Oswal-KISS Residential School at Besides, the Govt. has been prioritizing to provide value-based Balangir. I hope this school will play a key education to tribal children", he added. Gracing the occasion as role for the development of tribal children Guest of Honour, Mrs. Tukuni Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of Women in a backward region like Balangir. For Smt. Suneeta Agrawal, Chairperson, & Child Welfare and Mission Shakti, Govt. of Odisha said that the such an accomplishment, I congratulate Motilal Oswal Foundation and Smt. Vimla Oswal inaugurating Motilal Oswal - people of Balangir will be indebted to Prof. Achyuta Samanta for Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta his contribution in establishing a modern Residential School for KISS Hospital in Balangir on February 15, 2020. Samanta and the Managing Director of Newly-inaugurated the tribal children of the district. This School will usher a new era Oswal Group Shri Motilal Oswal”. Motilal Oswal-KISS in the domain of education for the tribal children of the district, Residential School. she hoped. Smt. Sangita Kumari Singh Deo, Hon'ble Member of – Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha Parliament (L.S.) for Balangir said, the tribal people are the

K I I T R e v i e w 35 4436 Earlier, Prof. Samanta briefed about the Motilal Oswal-KISS ShriNaveenPatnaik,Hon'bleChiefMinister Residential School. Among others, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Group Chairman, Mr. Ramadeo Agarwal, Mrs. Bimala ofOdishaInauguratesMotilalOswal-KISS Oswal and Collector of Balangir, Shri Arabinda Dakua were present. More than 20,000 people attended the inaugural ResidentialSchoolinBalangir ceremony.

K I I T R e v i e w 35 4436 KIIT&KISSFounderConferredwith Prof.AchyutaSamantaConferredwithCSI 'GoTheDistanceHero'Award LifetimeAchievementAward Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS was conferred K with 'Go The Distance Hero' award by Apollo Tyres for working a l Computer Society of India (CSI) towards creating access to sport. He was awarded at a special in conferred Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony on the sidelines of Indian Super League (ISL) at Kalinga g on Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Stadium, Bhubaneswar on January 29, 2020. Besides the award, a KIIT & KISS at its 53rd Annual a story around Prof. Samanta's work created by 'Star' was also In Convention in Bhubaneswar on January showcased to recognize the stellar contributions by KIIT and KISS st 18, 2020. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. in promotion of sports and sportspersons under the vision, i t Mishra, Judge, Orissa High Court leadership and commitment of their founder. It is pertinent to ut presented this prestigious award on mention here that KIIT Deemed to be University and Kalinga e behalf of CSI to Prof. Samanta at the Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) were awarded with Biju of valedictory session of the three-day Patnaik Sports Award for 'Best contribution for promotion of S Annual Convention of CSI in sports and games' on the occasion of National Sports Day, on o Bhubaneswar. August 29, 2019 by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister c i of Odisha. KIIT also had the distinction to host the first-ever a l Prof. Samanta was conferred with this Khelo India University Games 2020 from February 22 to March 1, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS receiving S award for his immense contribution 2020 due to its excellent track record and state-of-the-art sports 'Go the Distance Hero' Award. c i towards education and social work and Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Mishra, Judge, Orissa High Court presenting infrastructure and facilities. e popularizing information technology Computer Society of India (CSI) Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Achyuta nces (KISS) have produced about 5000 sports talents at a single among masses. This award is among the Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. As a university with vision, KIIT promotes sports and games place. Of them 900 are national and over 100 are international highest national-level awards of the among the students besides its commitment towards world level sportspersons in about 30 sports disciplines. Dutee Chand, Society, instituted in the year 1979, with through education. He thanked CSI for Accreditation; Prof. R. K. Vyas, Chair, leading academics. Remarkably, KIIT and its sister concern a student of KIIT, became the first Indian to win Gold Medal in an intention to honour distinguished conferring him this prestigious award. Conference Committee; Prof. P. K. the 100m event at the World University Games held in Italy. She personalities who have served the Dr. Samanta was also conferred with Behera, Chair, Programme Committee; “We have tremendous potential in sports. has also represented India in the Olympics and won two Silver society with dedication, devotion and Honourary Fellowship Award from CSI in Er. N. K. Behera, Co-convener, CSI 2020 Our hard work and training are beginning Medals in the Asian Games. “We have tremendous potential in faith or those who have excelled in fields 2014. Among others, Dr. Gulsan Rai, and Mr. Ankur B. Patel, Coordinator, to bear fruits. I dedicate this award to all sports. Our hard work and training are beginning to bear fruits. related to the society. The award Cyber Security Adviser, PMO; Prof. Mike Industry Committee, CSI 2020 were the sportspersons and budding sports I would like to thank Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Hon'ble Prime recognized Prof. Samanta's contribution Hinchy, President, IFIP; Prof. K. K. present on the occasion. stars from KIIT and KISS and their Minister of India for laying immense emphasis on sports and in making a difference to the society Agarwal, Chairman, National Board of coaches for making the institutions, Shri Naveen Patnaik Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha to state and country proud”. make Odisha the sports capital of India. I am glad that KIIT and KISS have made a contribution in this regard. I dedicate this KISS Posts 98% Result in Class X Exams award to all the sportspersons and budding sportstars from Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has posted 98 percent KIIT and KISS and their coaches for making the institutions, Founder, KIIT & KISS result in the 10th Board Examination conducted by the Board of state and country proud”, said Prof. Samanta after receiving Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Result of the examination was declared on June 29, 2020. As many as 1916 students from the school wing of the Institute appeared the examination, Prof.AchyutaSamantaNominatedas which is the highest number in the country from a single school. Despite being an exclusively tribal institute, KISS has been achieving excellent result in the 10th Board Examination since PresidentofVolleyballFederationofIndia(VFI) 2000. This year, over 350 students have secured 60% or more marks, with girls outshining boys, in general. Jogesh Kadraka, a Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & committee of VFI decided to nominate guidance, he stated, adding, the sports student from particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) from KISS has been nominated as the Prof. Samanta as the President after body will implement the advices of Prof. Raygada, jointly topped the school with Devraj Majhi, securing President of Volleyball Federation of getting his consent. He was offered the Samanta for the development of Indian 90% marks. among those who were successful in the examination. It is a rare India (VFI). Shri Ramavtar Singh Jakhar, position in view of his immense Volleyball. Expressing his happiness over feat to educate and groom tribal students from remote areas of Secretary General, VFI declared the contribution towards sports, games and this development, Prof. Samanta For 21 long years in a row, from 2000 to 2020, KISS students have the State and enable them to excel in the 10th Board name of Prof. Samanta as the sports persons. He has been actively thanked VFI and said, “I will try my best been achieving nearly 100% pass result in this examination. This examination every year, opined intellectuals. Expressing Federation's President at the valedictory patronizing sports and games at the for the development of Volleyball in is an extraordinary and historical achievement for tribal satisfaction over the result, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT ceremony of 68th Senior National state, national and international level, India and will work for the success of the students, said parents of the successful students and leaders of & KISS said, continued success of KISS students year after year Volleyball Championship (Men & said Shri Jhakhar. The VFI will achieve Indian team in Olympics”. tribal community. As many as 400 students belonging to PVTGs has been possible only due to the blessings of God, continuous Women) 2019. The executive new milestones in future under his like Juang, Didai, Kharia, Lodha, Langia Saura and Bonda are effort of teachers, staff and hard work of students of KISS.

K I I T R e v i e w 37 38 KIIT&KISSFounderConferredwith Prof.AchyutaSamantaConferredwithCSI 'GoTheDistanceHero'Award LifetimeAchievementAward Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS was conferred K with 'Go The Distance Hero' award by Apollo Tyres for working a l Computer Society of India (CSI) towards creating access to sport. He was awarded at a special in conferred Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony on the sidelines of Indian Super League (ISL) at Kalinga g on Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Stadium, Bhubaneswar on January 29, 2020. Besides the award, a KIIT & KISS at its 53rd Annual a story around Prof. Samanta's work created by 'Star' was also In Convention in Bhubaneswar on January showcased to recognize the stellar contributions by KIIT and KISS st 18, 2020. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. in promotion of sports and sportspersons under the vision, i t Mishra, Judge, Orissa High Court leadership and commitment of their founder. It is pertinent to ut presented this prestigious award on mention here that KIIT Deemed to be University and Kalinga e behalf of CSI to Prof. Samanta at the Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) were awarded with Biju of valedictory session of the three-day Patnaik Sports Award for 'Best contribution for promotion of S Annual Convention of CSI in sports and games' on the occasion of National Sports Day, on o Bhubaneswar. August 29, 2019 by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister c i of Odisha. KIIT also had the distinction to host the first-ever a l Prof. Samanta was conferred with this Khelo India University Games 2020 from February 22 to March 1, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS receiving S award for his immense contribution 2020 due to its excellent track record and state-of-the-art sports 'Go the Distance Hero' Award. c i towards education and social work and Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Mishra, Judge, Orissa High Court presenting infrastructure and facilities. e popularizing information technology Computer Society of India (CSI) Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Achyuta nces (KISS) have produced about 5000 sports talents at a single among masses. This award is among the Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. As a university with vision, KIIT promotes sports and games place. Of them 900 are national and over 100 are international highest national-level awards of the among the students besides its commitment towards world level sportspersons in about 30 sports disciplines. Dutee Chand, Society, instituted in the year 1979, with through education. He thanked CSI for Accreditation; Prof. R. K. Vyas, Chair, leading academics. Remarkably, KIIT and its sister concern a student of KIIT, became the first Indian to win Gold Medal in an intention to honour distinguished conferring him this prestigious award. Conference Committee; Prof. P. K. the 100m event at the World University Games held in Italy. She personalities who have served the Dr. Samanta was also conferred with Behera, Chair, Programme Committee; “We have tremendous potential in sports. has also represented India in the Olympics and won two Silver society with dedication, devotion and Honourary Fellowship Award from CSI in Er. N. K. Behera, Co-convener, CSI 2020 Our hard work and training are beginning Medals in the Asian Games. “We have tremendous potential in faith or those who have excelled in fields 2014. Among others, Dr. Gulsan Rai, and Mr. Ankur B. Patel, Coordinator, to bear fruits. I dedicate this award to all sports. Our hard work and training are beginning to bear fruits. related to the society. The award Cyber Security Adviser, PMO; Prof. Mike Industry Committee, CSI 2020 were the sportspersons and budding sports I would like to thank Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Hon'ble Prime recognized Prof. Samanta's contribution Hinchy, President, IFIP; Prof. K. K. present on the occasion. stars from KIIT and KISS and their Minister of India for laying immense emphasis on sports and in making a difference to the society Agarwal, Chairman, National Board of coaches for making the institutions, Shri Naveen Patnaik Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha to state and country proud”. make Odisha the sports capital of India. I am glad that KIIT and KISS have made a contribution in this regard. I dedicate this KISS Posts 98% Result in Class X Exams award to all the sportspersons and budding sportstars from Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has posted 98 percent KIIT and KISS and their coaches for making the institutions, Founder, KIIT & KISS result in the 10th Board Examination conducted by the Board of state and country proud”, said Prof. Samanta after receiving Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Result of the examination was declared on June 29, 2020. As many as 1916 students from the school wing of the Institute appeared the examination, Prof.AchyutaSamantaNominatedas which is the highest number in the country from a single school. Despite being an exclusively tribal institute, KISS has been achieving excellent result in the 10th Board Examination since PresidentofVolleyballFederationofIndia(VFI) 2000. This year, over 350 students have secured 60% or more marks, with girls outshining boys, in general. Jogesh Kadraka, a Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & committee of VFI decided to nominate guidance, he stated, adding, the sports student from particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) from KISS has been nominated as the Prof. Samanta as the President after body will implement the advices of Prof. Raygada, jointly topped the school with Devraj Majhi, securing President of Volleyball Federation of getting his consent. He was offered the Samanta for the development of Indian 90% marks. among those who were successful in the examination. It is a rare India (VFI). Shri Ramavtar Singh Jakhar, position in view of his immense Volleyball. Expressing his happiness over feat to educate and groom tribal students from remote areas of Secretary General, VFI declared the contribution towards sports, games and this development, Prof. Samanta For 21 long years in a row, from 2000 to 2020, KISS students have the State and enable them to excel in the 10th Board name of Prof. Samanta as the sports persons. He has been actively thanked VFI and said, “I will try my best been achieving nearly 100% pass result in this examination. This examination every year, opined intellectuals. Expressing Federation's President at the valedictory patronizing sports and games at the for the development of Volleyball in is an extraordinary and historical achievement for tribal satisfaction over the result, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT ceremony of 68th Senior National state, national and international level, India and will work for the success of the students, said parents of the successful students and leaders of & KISS said, continued success of KISS students year after year Volleyball Championship (Men & said Shri Jhakhar. The VFI will achieve Indian team in Olympics”. tribal community. As many as 400 students belonging to PVTGs has been possible only due to the blessings of God, continuous Women) 2019. The executive new milestones in future under his like Juang, Didai, Kharia, Lodha, Langia Saura and Bonda are effort of teachers, staff and hard work of students of KISS.

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Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Prof. D. P. Singh, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Founder, KIIT & KISS Chairman, AICTE Chairman, UGC CEO, NITI Aayog

Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Prof. Ved Prakash, Prof. T. V. Kattimani, Secretary-General, AIU Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU Chancellor, KIIT-DU Vice Chancellor, Central Tribal University

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Hon'ble Minister of underprivileged tribal children through Kalinga Institute of Education, Govt. of India inaugurated an International Social Sciences (KISS). Webinar on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, organized by KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), on 28th August Speaking at the webinar, Prof. Achyuta Samanta stated that 2020. The inaugural session of the three-day webinar was also youth of the country were eagerly waiting for the New Mr. Haraprasad Das, graced by Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Prof. Education Policy and now their dream has come true. “The NEP Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Prof. (Dr.) Jayanta K. Parida, Eminent litterateur Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE; Prof. D. P. Singh, 2020 will bring huge change in the education system. It will Pro Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU Director, Quality Assurance, KIIT Chairman, UGC; Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog; Dr. Pankaj infuse new thinking and new energy and address the problem of Mittal, Secretary-General, AIU; Prof. Ved Prakash, Chancellor, unemployment”, he said. More than 30000 people are transform students into global citizens while keeping them Mohanty underscored the importance of integration of science KIIT DU; Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU; connected to the webinar including educationists and students deeply rooted in India's history and culture”. The policy will and technology and social sciences as a panacea in the testing Prof. T. V. Kattimani, Vice Chancellor, Central Tribal University; from India and 50 countries, he informed. promote integrated inclusive research solutions to human time of pandemic. Prof. T. V. Kattimani, who was a part of the and Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU. problems, he stated, adding that focused and timely drafting committee of NEP 2020, spoke about the importance of “KIIT and KISS are model institutions and no discussion on implementation of the policy are important. The New Education mother tongue and skill education in the new policy. Prof. Inaugurating the webinar, Dr. R. P. Nishank said, “The NEP 2020 education policy can be complete without their mention. KISS is Policy will enable the country to reap the demographic dividend Sasmita Samanta outlined the objectives of the webinar and is a student-centric policy and reflects dreams and aspirations of an inspirational place with 30000 happy tribal students with and achieve SDG 2030 goals, said Mr. Amitabh Kant. introduced the dignitaries to the international audience. the people as it has been framed following wide-ranging dreams and hopes”, stated Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe. Terming consultations. Provisions for early childhood education, NEP 2020 as a “game changing policy”, he suggested a single “NEP 2020 provides a big push to vocational education, which is Eminent litterateur Mr. Haraprasad Das also spoke on the emphasis on mother-tongue based early childhood education, data system for institutions for regulatory reporting and of paramount importance”, Prof. Ved Praksh said, adding that occasion. This is the first of its kind meet on the NEP 2020, focus on skills, credit bank and multiple entry and exits are some accreditations. having qualified, competent and caring teachers in each and bringing 30000 students, educationists, policymakers and of the important student-centric features of the policy. He every class is the challenge before us. Outlining salient features intellectuals from 50 countries on a common platform. More profusely praised the initiative, dedication and sacrifice of Prof. Throwing light on vision of the new policy, Prof. D. P. Singh of the NEP 2020, Dr. Pankaj Mittal termed it as democratic, than 100 research papers have also been received. Achyuta Samanta to change the future of 30,000 quoted the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, “NEP 2020 will student-centric and forward looking. Prof. Hrushikesha

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Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Prof. D. P. Singh, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Founder, KIIT & KISS Chairman, AICTE Chairman, UGC CEO, NITI Aayog

Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Prof. Ved Prakash, Prof. T. V. Kattimani, Secretary-General, AIU Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU Chancellor, KIIT-DU Vice Chancellor, Central Tribal University

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Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Mega Job Mela.

mega job mela was conducted at parliamentary constituency to Shri Arjun Munda, Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India addressing tribal students of Kalinga Institute of Social Among its numerous Phulbani, the district headquarters of participate in the mega job fair and Sciences (KISS) during his visit to the institute on February 27, 2020. community outreach Kandhamal. More than 12,000 youth proper training was given for placement projects, KIIT is from Phublani, Kotagarh, Tumudibandh, before the job fair. District Shri Arjun Munda, Hon'ble “Kalinga Institute of facilitating Baliguda, K. Nuagaon, Daringbadi, administration and staff of the MP gave Minister of Tribal Affairs, Social Sciences is an developmental work in Raikia, G. Udaygiri, Tikabali, Chakapada, their very best for this. Prof. Samanta Govt. of India visited Kalinga incredible and amazing Kandhamal, an Phiringia, Khajuripada block and had arranged 120 buses for Institute of Social Sciences Phulbani Municipality area of transportation of youth from various (KISS) on February 27, 2020. marvel of India and aspirational district of Kandhamal district, Gania, Daspala and blocks to the job fair. He also made Addressing the tribal the world. If more Odisha. Nuagaon block of Nayagarh district, arrangement to take the placement students of the institute, he people follow the Bhanjanagar and Jagannath Prasad of teams of various companies to said, “Kalinga Institute of example of Dr. As many as 7000 rural youth were Ganjam district attended the job mela Kandhamal after their arrival in Social Sciences is an Achyuta Samanta, our placed in 71 companies at the two-day and out of them 10,000 registered their Bhubaneswar. incredible and amazing Mega Job Mela in Kandhamal society and the world name for placement. As many as 6300 marvel of India and the Parliamentary Constituency organized youth were selected for placement. Out Now it is a matter of discussion among world. The management of at large will be a better at the initiative of Prof. Achyuta of them, 5000 youth were selected on intellectuals and common people of Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS and KISS is fabulous and place.” Shri Arjun Munda, Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of the spot and 1300 were selected for the parliamentary constituency that, Kandhamal Lok Sabha MP in completely focused on the India being accorded a traditional welcome in Kalinga placement after completing training. despite the present employment crisis cooperation with the district needs of each tribal student – Shri Arjun Munda, Institute of Social Sciences (KISS). On January 10, 2020, the mega job mela throughout the country, huge number studying here. The Hon'ble Minister of Tribal administration. Kandhamal was organized at Boudh where 2000 of rural youth have got placement in functioning and Affairs, Govt. of India 'Aspirational District' has been adopted youth from Kantamal and Boudh Block two days through mega job fair. It has management of a campus by KIIT and the Mega Job Mela is one of registered their name for placement. been possible only for the initiative of as large as KISS is a lesson in management itself”. The idea of KG to PG the several initiatives taken by KIIT for Total 21 companies participated, Prof. Samanta, they opined. the overall development of the district. education for all reflects the glorious vision of its Founder, Dr. selecting 700 youth. Achyuta Samanta to create a shining future for the tribal children, Prof. Samanta has The Mega Job Mela was a resounding Shri Munda said. “He has ensured that every child has the ability and been trying his best success with rural youth, mostly having life-tools at their disposal to fulfil their dreams. The teachings, ideas for last six months to under matric qualifications, getting and clarion call of Swami Vivekananda are being fulfilled here at KISS bring as many jobs with salary ranging from Rs. 10,000 through the hard work and vision of Dr. Samanta”, he stated. companis as possible to Rs. 20,000 in well established to the mega job fair companies. The companies will provide to ensure maximum “If more people follow the example of Dr. Samanta, our society and other facilities, in addition to salary. placement. Steps the world at large will be a better place. Dr. Samanta truly fulfils the Over 14,000 youths from Kandhamal were taken to create vision of development at grassroots, as laid out by our Prime Prof. Achyuta Samanta presenting a tribal painting to Shri parliamentary constituency awareness among Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. At KISS, the legacy and culture of tribal Arjun Munda, Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of participated in the job mela, while more and more youth people is kept intact while giving them access to pursue scientific India in the presence of other dignitaries. 12,000 youths registered their name for of Kandhamal enquiry”, he added. placement. On January 9, 2020, the

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Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Mega Job Mela.

K I I T R e v i e w 41 42 Giving wings to students' career KSOM Ranked 2nd in Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2020 In yet another landmark, KIIT School of 3rd week of August 2020. from corporate and half of them from Management has been ranked 2nd in The ranking process in the current IIMs, IITs, XLRI, MDI and other top B the Times BBA Education Ranking year, imbibed a holistic research Schools of the country, the teaching Survey 2020. The Times Survey report module involving an objective study quality is world class. Many of its was published today. The Survey was and a perceptual study. While the students have gone to head conducted on the top BBA colleges objective study is done to capture a companies, start their own venture, or offering full time BBA courses in India. true reflection of what exists, the occupy senior management positions The research had three major perceptual study on the other hand is in various organizations. modules including Desk Research, deemed important to comprehend Congratulating the students, faculty Factual survey & Perceptual Rating how the different actors and the members and staff of KSOM over the survey. Post collection of data a stakeholders perceive the institutes. achievement, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, methodical analysis was done to rate Thus, these two modules in tandem Founder, KIIT & KISS said, it is among the various BBA colleges that help to make the ranking process India’s most premier B-schools and participated in the study and rank more robust. KSOM is one of the have been consistently ranked as one them accordingly. The survey was oldest private B-schools of the country of the best B-schools of Eastern India, executed during the 1st week of July to with a glorious past. With 80% faculty year after year. KIIT Polytechnic Celebrates 26th Foundation Day The KIIT Deemed to be University witnessed the highest placement package of Rs 30 lakh from Amazon in this session The 26th Foundation Day of KIIT Polytechnic was celebrated students about the special privilege provided to the KP despite the distressing circumstances in the country due to coronavirus. At least 195 firms, including Amazon, Accenture, on 20th August 2020 on virtual platform. It was graced by students for taking admission in KIIT-DU and advised them to Capgemini, Wipro and Cognizant, participated in the placement drive generating 4379 job offers. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT & KISS, Shri R. N. Dash, be focussed and disciplined during the pandemic. In his Secretary, KIIT & KISS; Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT- welcome address, Mr. L. M. Lenka, Co-ordinator Students' DU; and Dr. P. R. Tripathy, Principal, KP. Dr. Achyuta Samanta Welfare appraised the participants about the social work 95% Attendance in Online Classes congratulated the students and staff of KIIT Polytechnic on done by the Founder, KIIT & KISS during this Covid-19 this joyous occasion. Congratulating the students and staff, pandemic. Mr. Sukant Kumar Rout, Vice Principal proposed Shri R. N. Dash advised them to follow the footsteps of Dr. the vote of thanks. Mr. S. S. Das, AO was also present on the Samanta. Dr. Sasmita Samanta briefed about the journey of occasion. As many as 700 participants attended the virtual KIIT Polytechnic since its inception in 1995. She informed the celebration. KIIT Student's Film Selected for International Inter-University Film Festival Rajkishore Mohapatra, a student of School of Film and Media Sciences (SFMS), KIIT Deemed to be University, has made the university proud on his selection for the 12th International Inter- University Film Festival, organized by the United Nations Human Rights Council and Dhaka Film Society. It is a significant achievement, as out of 2583 films submitted from 106 countries, only 200 films were officially selected. Selected films will be screened online from 3rd to 12th August 2020. His documentary “TAMAS” will be screened on 6th August, 2020 and will be available to watch online for 24 hours. The official selection list can be found on: http://www.dufs.org/

Expressing happiness, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS wished success for his future endeavours. Prof. Himanshu Khatua, CEO, SFMS, SFT & SMC congratulated Sri Rajkishore KIIT Deemed to be University is the first University to have begun online classes for its 30,000 students. Encouragingly, Mohapatra for his achievement. Earlier, Rajkishore Mohapatra's documentary 'MAYA- A STATE about 95% of the students are attending the online classes, conducted through Zoom, regularly. KIIT has been able to OF TRANCE', which was based on an underprivileged kid of Bhubaneswar falling victim to drug maintain the academic calendar perfectly so far. If the crisis persists for a longer time, KIIT has made all preparations to abuse, had bagged the Best Documentary Award in Philadelphia Youth Film Festival. He was conduct online examinations also. honored with the Youth in Outstanding Contribution for Social Cause award in 2019.

K I I T R e v i e w 43 44 Giving wings to students' career KSOM Ranked 2nd in Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2020 In yet another landmark, KIIT School of 3rd week of August 2020. from corporate and half of them from Management has been ranked 2nd in The ranking process in the current IIMs, IITs, XLRI, MDI and other top B the Times BBA Education Ranking year, imbibed a holistic research Schools of the country, the teaching Survey 2020. The Times Survey report module involving an objective study quality is world class. Many of its was published today. The Survey was and a perceptual study. While the students have gone to head conducted on the top BBA colleges objective study is done to capture a companies, start their own venture, or offering full time BBA courses in India. true reflection of what exists, the occupy senior management positions The research had three major perceptual study on the other hand is in various organizations. modules including Desk Research, deemed important to comprehend Congratulating the students, faculty Factual survey & Perceptual Rating how the different actors and the members and staff of KSOM over the survey. Post collection of data a stakeholders perceive the institutes. achievement, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, methodical analysis was done to rate Thus, these two modules in tandem Founder, KIIT & KISS said, it is among the various BBA colleges that help to make the ranking process India’s most premier B-schools and participated in the study and rank more robust. KSOM is one of the have been consistently ranked as one them accordingly. The survey was oldest private B-schools of the country of the best B-schools of Eastern India, executed during the 1st week of July to with a glorious past. With 80% faculty year after year. KIIT Polytechnic Celebrates 26th Foundation Day The KIIT Deemed to be University witnessed the highest placement package of Rs 30 lakh from Amazon in this session The 26th Foundation Day of KIIT Polytechnic was celebrated students about the special privilege provided to the KP despite the distressing circumstances in the country due to coronavirus. At least 195 firms, including Amazon, Accenture, on 20th August 2020 on virtual platform. It was graced by students for taking admission in KIIT-DU and advised them to Capgemini, Wipro and Cognizant, participated in the placement drive generating 4379 job offers. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT & KISS, Shri R. N. Dash, be focussed and disciplined during the pandemic. In his Secretary, KIIT & KISS; Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT- welcome address, Mr. L. M. Lenka, Co-ordinator Students' DU; and Dr. P. R. Tripathy, Principal, KP. Dr. Achyuta Samanta Welfare appraised the participants about the social work 95% Attendance in Online Classes congratulated the students and staff of KIIT Polytechnic on done by the Founder, KIIT & KISS during this Covid-19 this joyous occasion. Congratulating the students and staff, pandemic. Mr. Sukant Kumar Rout, Vice Principal proposed Shri R. N. Dash advised them to follow the footsteps of Dr. the vote of thanks. Mr. S. S. Das, AO was also present on the Samanta. Dr. Sasmita Samanta briefed about the journey of occasion. As many as 700 participants attended the virtual KIIT Polytechnic since its inception in 1995. She informed the celebration. KIIT Student's Film Selected for International Inter-University Film Festival Rajkishore Mohapatra, a student of School of Film and Media Sciences (SFMS), KIIT Deemed to be University, has made the university proud on his selection for the 12th International Inter- University Film Festival, organized by the United Nations Human Rights Council and Dhaka Film Society. It is a significant achievement, as out of 2583 films submitted from 106 countries, only 200 films were officially selected. Selected films will be screened online from 3rd to 12th August 2020. His documentary “TAMAS” will be screened on 6th August, 2020 and will be available to watch online for 24 hours. The official selection list can be found on: http://www.dufs.org/

K I I T R e v i e w 43 44 KIIT – School of Management, School of Biotechnology, Engineering and Technology (IET), UK accreditation. School of Law, School of Computer Application and Because of its excellence, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India Campus School of Rural Management – is equally upbeat. All has conferred it Category 'A' status (on Tandon these Schools have also been achieving cent percent Committee recommendations) and NBA has accredited it Placement placement in the past. in Tier 1 (Washington Accord) for engineering streams, placing KIIT among the most elite universities of the The University is able to achieve excellent placement country. It has also been accredited in 'A' Grade by NAAC 2020 year after year due to its student-centric culture, which for the third time. ensures holistic development of students' personality Despite slowdown, side by side their domain knowledge. Innovative As a global centre of excellence, KIIT has collaborated teaching-learning system is driven by a highly qualified with leading institutions from across the world. At it's raining jobs at KIIT and competent team of faculty, drawn from institutions present, KIIT has academic tie-up with 190 international of repute in India as well as abroad. It has 2500 faculty universities. Academic collaborations have resulted in 195 firms offer 4379 jobs members who impart rigorous curriculum and provide an excellent opportunity to KIIT students to pursue access to varied learning opportunities and hands-on higher education abroad. An increasing number of for a batch size of 3500 research. students are availing this opportunity. More than 450 students had been selected in reputed national and KIIT has a successful industry engagement programme international institutions / Universities for higher studies. which equips the students with cutting edge skills and Students got confirmed offers from top universities in KIIT was founded in 1992 as a modest vocational enhances employability. For instance, Highradius Switzerland, France, Norway, Canada, Poland and 4379 Job offers made to B.Tech. students training centre by eminent educationist and Fintech Lab is a unique model in the entire country Germany for higher studies courses, including Ph.D. social activist Prof. Achyuta Samanta. However, where 'Live Project Experience' is provided to the final for a batch size of 3500 it was opened as a centre of higher learning in year students. Industry electives are offered in Innovative platforms like Nobel Lecture Series and KIIT 195+ Companies 1997, which is considered as the base year. The collaboration with Ericsson in the niche technology Knowledge Tree give students invaluable chance to 1100 Students with multiple job offers first batch of degree engineering students areas. Industry specific PLM Windchill Training interact directly with heads of States, top policy makers, programme is offered with ITC Infotech. KIIT has legal luminaries, diplomats, scientists, corporate leaders, Rs. 30 lakh Highest salary package offered by Amazon passed out in 2001. Since its inception, the institute has been posting remarkably collaborated with Simplex Infrastructure, Global Archer, social workers, authors, sportspersons and winners of Rs. 10 lakh+ CTC offered by 16 companies successful campus placement drives for its Sparc & Aabsys, SCPL Hyderabad, Robert Bosch, Grinity prestigious awards, including Nobel laureates and Ramon Rs. 5 lakh+ CTC offered by 79 companies students. Intelect, MicroChip, etc. to offer a wide range of Magsaysay awardees. Under Nobel Lecture Series, 20 programmes for skill development of students. Nobel Laureates have delivered lecture at KIIT on subjects 450+ Academic placement Remarkably, 27% students bagged 'Day Zero' ranging from medicine, chemistry, physics, biotechnology dream offers from big multinational companies In addition, KIIT has the advantage of a strong brand to economics. Apart from these, KIIT has created A with an average CTC of Rs. 10.00 lakh. 'Day-One' value, which has been further bolstered by the enormous infrastructure and facilities, which are most mazon, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro and Cognizant campus recruitment drive generated 1714 job offers 'Institution of Eminence' tag from the Govt. of India. It conducive to academic pursuit. All these factors go a long are among those setting the pace in the ongoing from four companies: Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro is among only top 20 public and private institutions in way in ensuring that the students are 'market ready' and campus placement for the B.Tech class of 2020 at and Cognizant. According to corporate experts, KIIT had the country to get this coveted recognition. It has Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) an excellent 'Day One' & 'Day Zero' conversions in the become the first Indian university to get As a global centre of excellence, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Bucking the light of bleak job market scenario. Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) has collaborated with leading slowdown in the employment market, students got a Badge from the International Association of Universities institutions from across the world. At record number of job offers. KIIT remained largely Across the board, salary package witnessed a spurt, (IAU). Despite being a young university of only 16 years, present, KIIT has academic tie-up with insulated from the gloomy job market conditions as touching Rs. 30 lakh (offered by Amazon) in Schools of KIIT has been securing impressive positions in the 190 international universities. Academic 4379 job offers from 195 plus companies were Engineering at the upper end. Even as Schools of prestigious rankings of global universities like the Times collaborations have resulted in an generated for a batch size of 3500 eligible students in Engineering is all set to achieve cent percent Higher Education (THE) and QS. B.Tech, beating past records. Over 90% students have placements for all deserving and eligible students like excellent opportunity to KIIT students already been placed in absolute sense and about previous years, placement scenario in other Schools of B.Tech programmes have got the coveted Institution of to pursue higher education abroad. 1100 students have received multiple job offers.

K I I T R e v i e w 45 46 KIIT – School of Management, School of Biotechnology, Engineering and Technology (IET), UK accreditation. School of Law, School of Computer Application and Because of its excellence, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India Campus School of Rural Management – is equally upbeat. All has conferred it Category 'A' status (on Tandon these Schools have also been achieving cent percent Committee recommendations) and NBA has accredited it Placement placement in the past. in Tier 1 (Washington Accord) for engineering streams, placing KIIT among the most elite universities of the The University is able to achieve excellent placement country. It has also been accredited in 'A' Grade by NAAC 2020 year after year due to its student-centric culture, which for the third time. ensures holistic development of students' personality Despite slowdown, side by side their domain knowledge. Innovative As a global centre of excellence, KIIT has collaborated teaching-learning system is driven by a highly qualified with leading institutions from across the world. At it's raining jobs at KIIT and competent team of faculty, drawn from institutions present, KIIT has academic tie-up with 190 international of repute in India as well as abroad. It has 2500 faculty universities. Academic collaborations have resulted in 195 firms offer 4379 jobs members who impart rigorous curriculum and provide an excellent opportunity to KIIT students to pursue access to varied learning opportunities and hands-on higher education abroad. An increasing number of for a batch size of 3500 research. students are availing this opportunity. More than 450 students had been selected in reputed national and KIIT has a successful industry engagement programme international institutions / Universities for higher studies. which equips the students with cutting edge skills and Students got confirmed offers from top universities in KIIT was founded in 1992 as a modest vocational enhances employability. For instance, Highradius Switzerland, France, Norway, Canada, Poland and 4379 Job offers made to B.Tech. students training centre by eminent educationist and Fintech Lab is a unique model in the entire country Germany for higher studies courses, including Ph.D. social activist Prof. Achyuta Samanta. However, where 'Live Project Experience' is provided to the final for a batch size of 3500 it was opened as a centre of higher learning in year students. Industry electives are offered in Innovative platforms like Nobel Lecture Series and KIIT 195+ Companies 1997, which is considered as the base year. The collaboration with Ericsson in the niche technology Knowledge Tree give students invaluable chance to 1100 Students with multiple job offers first batch of degree engineering students areas. Industry specific PLM Windchill Training interact directly with heads of States, top policy makers, programme is offered with ITC Infotech. KIIT has legal luminaries, diplomats, scientists, corporate leaders, Rs. 30 lakh Highest salary package offered by Amazon passed out in 2001. Since its inception, the institute has been posting remarkably collaborated with Simplex Infrastructure, Global Archer, social workers, authors, sportspersons and winners of Rs. 10 lakh+ CTC offered by 16 companies successful campus placement drives for its Sparc & Aabsys, SCPL Hyderabad, Robert Bosch, Grinity prestigious awards, including Nobel laureates and Ramon Rs. 5 lakh+ CTC offered by 79 companies students. Intelect, MicroChip, etc. to offer a wide range of Magsaysay awardees. Under Nobel Lecture Series, 20 programmes for skill development of students. Nobel Laureates have delivered lecture at KIIT on subjects 450+ Academic placement Remarkably, 27% students bagged 'Day Zero' ranging from medicine, chemistry, physics, biotechnology dream offers from big multinational companies In addition, KIIT has the advantage of a strong brand to economics. Apart from these, KIIT has created A with an average CTC of Rs. 10.00 lakh. 'Day-One' value, which has been further bolstered by the enormous infrastructure and facilities, which are most mazon, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro and Cognizant campus recruitment drive generated 1714 job offers 'Institution of Eminence' tag from the Govt. of India. It conducive to academic pursuit. All these factors go a long are among those setting the pace in the ongoing from four companies: Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro is among only top 20 public and private institutions in way in ensuring that the students are 'market ready' and campus placement for the B.Tech class of 2020 at and Cognizant. According to corporate experts, KIIT had the country to get this coveted recognition. It has Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) an excellent 'Day One' & 'Day Zero' conversions in the become the first Indian university to get As a global centre of excellence, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Bucking the light of bleak job market scenario. Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) has collaborated with leading slowdown in the employment market, students got a Badge from the International Association of Universities institutions from across the world. At record number of job offers. KIIT remained largely Across the board, salary package witnessed a spurt, (IAU). Despite being a young university of only 16 years, present, KIIT has academic tie-up with insulated from the gloomy job market conditions as touching Rs. 30 lakh (offered by Amazon) in Schools of KIIT has been securing impressive positions in the 190 international universities. Academic 4379 job offers from 195 plus companies were Engineering at the upper end. Even as Schools of prestigious rankings of global universities like the Times collaborations have resulted in an generated for a batch size of 3500 eligible students in Engineering is all set to achieve cent percent Higher Education (THE) and QS. B.Tech, beating past records. Over 90% students have placements for all deserving and eligible students like excellent opportunity to KIIT students already been placed in absolute sense and about previous years, placement scenario in other Schools of B.Tech programmes have got the coveted Institution of to pursue higher education abroad. 1100 students have received multiple job offers.

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Dignitaries releasing the proceedings at the inaugural function of International Conference on Thermofluids at Inaugural ceremony of the South Asia Communication Conference (SACC) on December 19, 2019. KIIT Deemed to be University on January 23, 2020. KIIT School of Mechanical Engineering Dr. R. K. Mishra, Scientist & Associate Earlier, Dr. A. K. Sahoo, Director, KIIT The 2nd South Asia Communication very important to organize conferences Many eminent experts in the field of (SME) organized an International Director, Regional Centre for Military School of Mechanical Engineering Conference with the theme 'Journalism on Journalism Education. It should Communication and Journalism Education in South Asia: Is there any deliberate historical, economical and education including Dr. Ananda Mitra, Conference on Thermofluids on January Airworthiness (Engines), Bangalore welcomed the delegates and briefly paradigm shift in over 100 years?' was social aspects of journalism, he opined. Professor of Communication, Wake 23 – 24, 2020. The two-day meet was highlighted the technical and narrated the objectives of the held at School of Mass Communication Forest University, Winston Salem, USA; attended by eminent academicians, environmental aspects of both fighter conference. Dr. Gyan Sagar Sinha, of KIIT Deemed to be University on Mr. B. B. Dash, Asst. Professor & Course Dr. Abdur Razzaque Khan, Asso. scientists and scholars from different and commercial planes. He mentioned Assistant Professor & Convener, SME December 19, 2019. The two-day Coordinator, KIIT School of Mass Professor, Dept. of Mass parts of the globe. the importance of research in reducing elucidated the impact and utilities of this conference was inaugurated by Prof. Communication introduced the theme Communication & Journalism, Biswajit Das, Director, Centre for of the conference, while Ms. R. Nanda, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dr. emissions contributed by exponential conference. Dr. P. C. Mishra, Professor & Thermofluids is the thorough study of Culture, Media and Governance, Jamia Asst. Prof. proposed the vote of thanks. Mrinal Chatterjee, Professor and growth of the aviation industry for the Dean (Research), SME and Co-Chairman Millia Islamia, New Delhi; in the More than 24 eminent scholars from Regional Director, Indian Institute of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, harmony of globe. Dr. Swarnendu Sen, of the conference narrated the different presence of Prof. J. R. Mohanty, various South Asian Countries presented Mass Communication (IIMC) delivered thermodynamics and combustion. The Professor, Jadavpur University research facilities available in the School Registrar, KIIT Deemed to be University their research work at the Conference. talks on journalism education during the niche of Thermofluids range from presented a keynote address on 'Flow including various achievements in and Prof. Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT conference. efficient engine design, thermal School of Mass Communication. dynamics in a natural circulation loop'. research. He proposed the vote of management, flow visualization to thanks. The proceedings of the Inaugurating the meet, Prof. Biswajit Das heating, ventilation and air-conditioning He is one among a few researchers in conference was released by the said that communication studies lack (HVAC) analysis. India working on natural circulation dignitaries. proper platform where all can come loop. Dr. Sen predicted that the big data together to discuss and debate the The meet served as a platform to analysis will have an impact in this field All the speakers appreciated the course that journalism education is showcase the innovative ideas, of research in the near future. Invited hospitality and arrangements made by taking. “Most of us are now depending theoretical and experimental research on Google. But we need meaningful speaker, Dr. S. P. S. Rajput, Professor, the organisers. They were overwhelmed work to the world. It also offered debate to discuss Journalism education. MNIT Bhopal presented a talk on recent by visiting Kalinga Institute of Social Journalism teachers should adopt the excellent opportunities for the advancements in refrigeration and air Sciences (KISS), a sister concern of KIIT proper method and cover development participants to have a direct exchange of conditioning. In his talk, he mentioned and the world's largest tribal institute. and theory of journalism”, he stressed. ideas and experiences, to mine potential about different possibilities of energy They praised the KIIT & KISS Founder research problems, to forge research Prof. Khatua said, KIIT Deemed to be efficient air conditioning system Prof. Achyuta Samanta wholeheartedly relations alongside finding partners for University is now a point of attraction for including combined refrigeration and for his noble work and dedication Mass Communication and Journalism future collaborations. power cycle to make the refrigeration towards society. They all promised to studies. Congratulating all participants Prof. Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT School of Mass Communication presenting a systems sustainable. visit KIIT and KISS again. of the South Asia Communication memento to Prof. Biswajit Das, Director, Centre for Culture, Media and In his deliberations as a keynote speaker, Conference, Prof. J. R. Mohanty said, it is Governance, Jamia Millia Islamia.

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K I I T R e v i e w 47 48 KalingaGlobalFilmFestival Ic3RegionalForum2020atKiiTInternationalSchool KiiT International School, Bhubaneswar organized the IC3 (International Career & College Counseling) Regional Forum 2020, the first of its kind in Odisha. As many as 100 participants from 49 different Schools and 14 universities of seven countries participated in the Regional Forum. Inaugurating the IC3, Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KiiT International School emphasised on the importance of such meets to bridge the gap between Schools, Colleges and Universities. The Regional Forum was graced by Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement. Mr. Kohli encouraged delegates to develop teaching processes and techniques. Mr. Vineet Gupta, Founder, Ashoka University focussed on the challenges and opportunities awaiting outgoing students in the paradigm of Indian Higher Education. Dr. Sanjay Suar, Principal, KiiT International School congratulated all members of the Regional Forum. He encouraged all members to explore the realms of innovation of (From L) Shri Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences; Prof. Pankaj Saxena, Professor of Screen Studies and college counselling. A host of speakers from academics and administration Research, FTII, Pune; Shri Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Service and Electronics & Information from different parts of the country participated in the Regional Forum Technology, Govt. of Odisha; Shri Anubhav Mohanty, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (L.S.); Shri Satyabrata Tripathy, Chairman, promoting dialogues between administrators, teachers and directors on an intense and productive platform of exploration. The Regional Forum ended on Odisha Film Development Corporation; Shri Bijay Kumar Nayak, Director, Culture Department, Govt. of Odisha and Prof. Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement a productive note of mutual exploration and participation. Panel discussion on Achyuta Samanta at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th Kalinga Global Film Festival at KIIT on January 20, 2020. speaking at the IC3 Regional Forum at KiiT navigating undergraduate study options in India was also conducted during International School. the Regional Forum. The 4th edition of weeklong Kalinga and Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT School Global Film Festival (KGFF), the annual Around 15 feature films, of Film & Media Sciences. event of the School of Film and Media short films and FarewellCeremonyforGrade-XIIStudentsof Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, documentaries from all Around 15 feature films, short films and KiiTInternationalSchool concluded on January 22, 2020. Film 'An over Asia in the Asian documentaries from all over Asia in the Irrelevant Dialogue' directed by Moinak Asian window and 26 films in the Senior secondary students of KiiT International School were blessed by Guho of Satyajit Ray Film and Television window and 26 films in student competitive section were Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT and KISS, on the day of their farewell Institute (SRFTI), won the first prize. the student competitive screened. In country focus, South “Sayonara-2020”. On this day the students take wings to reach the Harihara Sudhan K won the second prize Korean movies were shown to the section were screened. pinnacle of success. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Samanta said, “These for 'Patharosa' (SRFTI), while Pratik audience. It also featured three panel In country focus, South students are fortunate enough to be nurtured in the nest of KiiT Gupta of Film and Television Institute of discussions on Film Society Movement, International School, which shaped their future meticulously. The India (FTII) received third prize for Korean movies were Film Appreciation and Critical Analysis, contentment and smile will linger on their faces forever.” The Chairperson, 'Junction'. The awards carry a cash prize shown to the audience. and Film Education. The objective of the Dr. Mona Lisa Bal welcomed one and all. The presence of the Principal Dr. of Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 30,000, festival was to encourage and ignite Sanjay Suar; the Academic Director Mr. P. K. Das; the Academic for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively young minds, enrich intellectually Societies of India were present on the Coordinators and the faculty members of senior secondary wing added along with a certificate, and a trophy. inclined cineastes and promote aspiring occasion. more magnificence to the event. Indeed it was a nostalgic moment for the filmmakers. outgoing students who tried to capture the memories in their minds' eye. The Special Jury award was given to The 4th KGFF commenced at KIIT in The juniors offered a cultural show to motivate and inspire the seniors to Ashish Pandey for 'Nooreh' Among others, Eminent Cine Producer, association with Federation of Film march ahead with grit and determination. “If you can dream it, do it!” (Independent), while the Jury Mention Societies of India (FFSI) on January 18. Shri Akshay Kumar Parija; Korean film award went to Prataaya Sarkar for 'Little The inaugural ceremony was graced by director, Mr. Myung Ku Han; eminent Things' of KIIT School of Film and Media Shri Bijay Kumar Nayak, Director, Culture journalist, Shri Pradosh Patnaik; KiiTInternationalSchoolStudentFelicitatedBy Sciences. Department, Govt. of Odisha; Shri eminent film critic, Shri Dilip Hali; Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister, journalist and film critic, Shri Premendra Collector,Khurda The jury members including Prof. Pankaj Sports & Youth Service and Electronics & Mazumder; eminent film actor, Shri Saxena, Screen Studies and Research, Mihir Das, and eminent poet, Jnanpaith Information Technology, Govt. of “Success in life is not for those who run fast, but for those who keep FTII, Pune, Dr. Piyush Roy, critic, awardee, Shri Sitakanta Mohapatra; Odisha; Shri Anubhav Mohanty, Hon'ble running and are always on the move.” It can be aptly proved in case of our columnist, curator, scholar and Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & Member of Parliament (L.S.); Shri shining star Pritesh Deb of Grade VIII of KiiT International School, who filmmaker, Tripura Mishra, veteran Odia KISS; and Shri Himansu Sekhar Khatua, Satyabrata Tripathy, Chairman, Odisha was felicitated by Collector and District Magistrate, Khurda on January Actress and Mahim Joshi, well-known CEO, KSFM graced the valedictory Film Development Corporation; Prof. 26, 2020 at BJB High School Field, Khurda for his project titled “Water Bollywood director, writer and producer. session of the 4th KGFF. Pankaj Saxena, Professor of Screen dispenser for differently abled persons”. He was accompanied by his Jury chairman, Premendra Mazumder, Studies and Research, FTII, Pune; Dr. guide teachers and team members. Vice President, Federation of Film Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS

K I I T R e v i e w 49 50 KalingaGlobalFilmFestival Ic3RegionalForum2020atKiiTInternationalSchool KiiT International School, Bhubaneswar organized the IC3 (International Career & College Counseling) Regional Forum 2020, the first of its kind in Odisha. As many as 100 participants from 49 different Schools and 14 universities of seven countries participated in the Regional Forum. Inaugurating the IC3, Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KiiT International School emphasised on the importance of such meets to bridge the gap between Schools, Colleges and Universities. The Regional Forum was graced by Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement. Mr. Kohli encouraged delegates to develop teaching processes and techniques. Mr. Vineet Gupta, Founder, Ashoka University focussed on the challenges and opportunities awaiting outgoing students in the paradigm of Indian Higher Education. Dr. Sanjay Suar, Principal, KiiT International School congratulated all members of the Regional Forum. He encouraged all members to explore the realms of innovation of (From L) Shri Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences; Prof. Pankaj Saxena, Professor of Screen Studies and college counselling. A host of speakers from academics and administration Research, FTII, Pune; Shri Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Service and Electronics & Information from different parts of the country participated in the Regional Forum Technology, Govt. of Odisha; Shri Anubhav Mohanty, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (L.S.); Shri Satyabrata Tripathy, Chairman, promoting dialogues between administrators, teachers and directors on an intense and productive platform of exploration. The Regional Forum ended on Odisha Film Development Corporation; Shri Bijay Kumar Nayak, Director, Culture Department, Govt. of Odisha and Prof. Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement a productive note of mutual exploration and participation. Panel discussion on Achyuta Samanta at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th Kalinga Global Film Festival at KIIT on January 20, 2020. speaking at the IC3 Regional Forum at KiiT navigating undergraduate study options in India was also conducted during International School. the Regional Forum. The 4th edition of weeklong Kalinga and Himanshu Khatua, CEO, KIIT School Global Film Festival (KGFF), the annual Around 15 feature films, of Film & Media Sciences. event of the School of Film and Media short films and FarewellCeremonyforGrade-XIIStudentsof Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, documentaries from all Around 15 feature films, short films and KiiTInternationalSchool concluded on January 22, 2020. Film 'An over Asia in the Asian documentaries from all over Asia in the Irrelevant Dialogue' directed by Moinak Asian window and 26 films in the Senior secondary students of KiiT International School were blessed by Guho of Satyajit Ray Film and Television window and 26 films in student competitive section were Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT and KISS, on the day of their farewell Institute (SRFTI), won the first prize. the student competitive screened. In country focus, South “Sayonara-2020”. On this day the students take wings to reach the Harihara Sudhan K won the second prize Korean movies were shown to the section were screened. pinnacle of success. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Samanta said, “These for 'Patharosa' (SRFTI), while Pratik audience. It also featured three panel In country focus, South students are fortunate enough to be nurtured in the nest of KiiT Gupta of Film and Television Institute of discussions on Film Society Movement, International School, which shaped their future meticulously. The India (FTII) received third prize for Korean movies were Film Appreciation and Critical Analysis, contentment and smile will linger on their faces forever.” The Chairperson, 'Junction'. The awards carry a cash prize shown to the audience. and Film Education. The objective of the Dr. Mona Lisa Bal welcomed one and all. The presence of the Principal Dr. of Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 30,000, festival was to encourage and ignite Sanjay Suar; the Academic Director Mr. P. K. Das; the Academic for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively young minds, enrich intellectually Societies of India were present on the Coordinators and the faculty members of senior secondary wing added along with a certificate, and a trophy. inclined cineastes and promote aspiring occasion. more magnificence to the event. Indeed it was a nostalgic moment for the filmmakers. outgoing students who tried to capture the memories in their minds' eye. The Special Jury award was given to The 4th KGFF commenced at KIIT in The juniors offered a cultural show to motivate and inspire the seniors to Ashish Pandey for 'Nooreh' Among others, Eminent Cine Producer, association with Federation of Film march ahead with grit and determination. “If you can dream it, do it!” (Independent), while the Jury Mention Societies of India (FFSI) on January 18. Shri Akshay Kumar Parija; Korean film award went to Prataaya Sarkar for 'Little The inaugural ceremony was graced by director, Mr. Myung Ku Han; eminent Things' of KIIT School of Film and Media Shri Bijay Kumar Nayak, Director, Culture journalist, Shri Pradosh Patnaik; KiiTInternationalSchoolStudentFelicitatedBy Sciences. Department, Govt. of Odisha; Shri eminent film critic, Shri Dilip Hali; Tusharkanti Behera, Hon'ble Minister, journalist and film critic, Shri Premendra Collector,Khurda The jury members including Prof. Pankaj Sports & Youth Service and Electronics & Mazumder; eminent film actor, Shri Saxena, Screen Studies and Research, Mihir Das, and eminent poet, Jnanpaith Information Technology, Govt. of “Success in life is not for those who run fast, but for those who keep FTII, Pune, Dr. Piyush Roy, critic, awardee, Shri Sitakanta Mohapatra; Odisha; Shri Anubhav Mohanty, Hon'ble running and are always on the move.” It can be aptly proved in case of our columnist, curator, scholar and Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & Member of Parliament (L.S.); Shri shining star Pritesh Deb of Grade VIII of KiiT International School, who filmmaker, Tripura Mishra, veteran Odia KISS; and Shri Himansu Sekhar Khatua, Satyabrata Tripathy, Chairman, Odisha was felicitated by Collector and District Magistrate, Khurda on January Actress and Mahim Joshi, well-known CEO, KSFM graced the valedictory Film Development Corporation; Prof. 26, 2020 at BJB High School Field, Khurda for his project titled “Water Bollywood director, writer and producer. session of the 4th KGFF. Pankaj Saxena, Professor of Screen dispenser for differently abled persons”. He was accompanied by his Jury chairman, Premendra Mazumder, Studies and Research, FTII, Pune; Dr. guide teachers and team members. Vice President, Federation of Film Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS

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KIIT School of Management (KSOM) students bagged top honours at 6th ZENITH – Reward & Recognition Program conducted by National HRD Network (NHRDN), Bhubaneswar Chapter at Infosys on February 7, 2020. The event witnessed more than 60 delegates from various corporates, hospitals, hotels and academic institutions.

The National HRD Network (NHRDN) is a Global Centre for Grooming Leaders and the National Apex body of professionals Students of KIIT School of Management receiving the prize. committed to promote the People objective of Zenith is to create an was bagged by Kousambi Kumar, KIIT Development movement in the country enabling framework for rewarding and School of Management; second prize by as well as enhance the capability of recognizing key contributors to HR, in Praise Chacko, KIIT School of human resource professionals to the Eastern Region in particular. The Management. NHRDN had conducted a compete globally, thereby creating value theme for this year was “HR in the World National level ranking of B Schools. KIIT Popular playback singer Amit Trivedi performing live at KIIT Fest 6.0. for society. One of the flagship programs of Artificial Intelligence”. Apart from School of Management from Odisha of NHRD Bhubaneswar Chapter is Zenith several competitions, HR articles were along with two other B schools received – the Reward & Recognition program invited from different B Schools on the top honours. The sixth edition of the much awaited annual techno-cultural which is in its 6th year. The main festival of KIIT Deemed to be University, KIIT Fest 6.0, was topic “Role of AI in HR”. The first prize inaugurated by Prof. Achyuta Samanta in the presence of Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT; Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Registrar; KIITStudentsBagPrizeatNationalLevel Prof. Biswajit Sahu, Director, Student Affairs and Dr. Syam Sundar Behura, Dy Director, Student Services on December 16, 2019. StructuralDesigningCompetition KIIT Fest is the biggest university level techno-cultural festival in eastern India. The annual fest attracted a crowd of more than The students from KIIT School of Civil Engineering bagged the 25,000 students, including over 5000 students from various 2nd prize at a National Level Structural Designing Competition. reputed technical institutes and universities of the country. A team of four students - Mr. Debarshi Sahoo, Mr. Salman Ashraf, Mr. Nikhil Thawani and Mr. Shubham Singh - from the For three days, the students competed in various events in the School of Civil Engineering, guided by Prof. Purnachandra Saha, field of technology, culture and art. While Hindi post-rock band, won a National Level Structural Designing Competition an internationally reputed band, performed on the inaugural organized by INSDAG (Institute for Steel Development and day, the main attraction of live performance by Amit Trivedi, Growth – Ministry of Steel). popular theatre and jingle composer and famous music director, Students matched their steps with beats of Ritviz at DJ Nite. on the concluding day. Eminent musical artist Ritviz performed The competition consisted of 2 rounds, where 83 different on December 18. The total prize money for various competitions Quizfest Events- Flames Quiz, Biz-Tech Quiz, Workshops, Say Hi colleges from all over India participated including several IITs, was Rs. 25 lakhs, which is the highest amount for any university To Py, etc. NITs and other private institutes. The KIIT team reached the final technical festival in India. rounds to present their design along with 15 other finalists on KIIT students, Mr. Debarshi Sahoo, Mr. Salman Ashraf, Mr. Nikhil Thawani and Mr. Shubham Singh, bagged 2nd position During the inaugural session, annual magazine of KIIT Fest February 15, 2020 and secured 2nd position. They received During the three-day fest, students took part in different events at a National Level Structural Designing Competition. 'Kritika', magazine of Civil Engineering Department- 'Nirminite', prestigious awards from the President of INSDAG, Mr. Sushim in various technical, cultural and innovative competitions like magazine of Computer Science Department 'Kibibyte', Banerjee, where Dr. D. Bhattacharjee, Vice President of TATA Instant-O-Fie, Chitra-Vichitra, Hip-Hop Cypher, Spotlight, Dekh- important to create awareness on steel design & construction magazine of Electronics Department 'Kuriosity' and magazine of Steel; Dr. D K Basak, Chief Engineer of M.N. Dastoor and a panel Tamasha-Dekh, Star Salesman, Zara Nachke Dikha Solo & Duet among the students. This was the second time KIIT won this Mechanical Engineering Department- 'Yantra NXT' were of jury members from IIT Kanpur, IIEST Shibpur and other and Group, unveil- The Slam Poetry Event, Buzz Write Year, competition after 2017 which was led by ex-student Er. Sajal released by the dignitaries. institutes, were also present. In the valedictory session, the Frozen In Time, Melange, Fuego, Mismatch, Alankaar, team leader Mr. Debarshi Sahoo expressed how Steel has Verma, under the guidance of Prof. Saha. The Director of the Innovation, Perplex, Robotics, Coding, Business Marketing, become an integral part of our civilization and why it is School, Prof. B. G. Mohapatra and other faculty members congratulated the students on their success.

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held as a mission to sensitise the youth about the problems of ragging vehement in the Indian universities. The award ceremony was graced by Prof. D. P. Singh, Chairman, UGC; Prof. Bhusan Patwardhan, Vice-Chairman; Dr. P. K. Thakur, Finance Advisor; Dr. Dev Swarup, Additional Secretary and Dr. Archana Thakur, Joint Secretary.

As a part of the anti-ragging sensitisation mission, UGC and MHRD had organised a national level filmmaking, poster, logo designing and slogan writing competition. UGC Chairman Prof. Singh in his address mentioned that ragging is a serious concern in Indian universities and colleges. “While in the past decade, the problem of ragging has been dealt significantly, such competitions will help make India ragging free to promote a conducive environment for students to pursue higher Inaugural function of the Capacity Building Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs at KIIT TBI. Mr. Souptik Garai, Faculty Associate at the School of Mass education”, he added. The competition received over 161 films Communication received the National Award in the from across the country. The winning film, poster, logo and The WING Program , a free two-day 'Filmmaking' segment organised by the University Grants slogan will be promoted across all universities to sensitise the Capacity Building Workshop Sessions Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Human Resources students and help create a responsible approach to prevent for Women Entrepreneurs, was Development (MHRD) at the Indian National Science Academy ragging. organised by KIIT Technology Business premises in Delhi on February 11, 2020. The competition was Incubator (KIIT-TBI) on February 4 – 5, 2020. It is an initiative of Start Up India and is supported by Startup Odisha. The AwardforKIITSchool BestFacultyAwardto workshop was launched by Captain Dibya Shankar Mishra, Hon'ble Minister of State (Ind.) for MSME, Govt. of ofPublicHealth KIITProfessor Odisha. Addressing the women School of Public entrepreneurs, the Minister said, “Ideas Dr. Chittaranjan Pradhan, Associate Professor, KIIT School of Health, KIIT Deemed govern the world. The Startup will Computer Engineering has been conferred with the “Amity to be University has definitely help you as most people find Excellence Award for Best Faculty in the area of Information received an solutions in the society. If you are smart Security and Data Analytics” at the INBUSH ERA WORLD Captain Dibya Shankar Mishra, Hon'ble Minister of State (Ind.) for MSME, International Public enough, then you get better solution SUMMIT – 2020 held at Amity University, Noida on February 19, Govt. of Odisha felicitated prominent women entrepreneurs of the state. Health Education which is needed in the society”. He urged 2020. He achieved this honour because of his outstanding Leadership Award the budding women entrepreneurs to contribution towards the efficient and effective propagation of added. Mr. Gautam Anand of Startup At the outset, Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, CEO, from SEAPHEIN. be part of this change and excel in India said, while there are nearly 27000 KIIT TBI explained the objectives and Recognizing the best practices in the area of education and nurturing the whatever fields they are. recognized Startups in India today, out of activities of KIIT TBI in a nutshell. significant intellectual growth as well as moral development of the those only 13.74% are led by women. Encouraging the women entrepreneurs, contributions in students. In his address, Shri Hemanta Sharma, According to a recent survey, women led he said, “All of you have to march ahead promoting Public IAS, Principal Secretary, MSME, Govt. of companies have yielded 63% more so that Odisha will be proud of you. You Health Education, INBUSH ERA WORLD SUMMIT – 2020 is an excellent and Odisha said, the programme is meant to revenues than their male counterparts. have to build Startups, strategies and The South East Asia magnanimous platform that witnessed the participation of over give a sense of security and sense of Right Startup with right approach is successful examples. KIIT TBI has a Public Health 500 Thought Leaders, Management Gurus, Cabinet Ministers, ecosystem to those women who want to definitely a nationwide campaign having centre of excellence. Excellence and E d u c a t i o n Ambassadors & High Commissioners, Members of Parliament, take up entrepreneurship. It is like a its impact across 26 states of the country eminence have become the trend of KIIT Institutions Network Vice Chancellors, Deans and Directors of reputed National & sense of confidence and sense of to encourage more and more women Deemed to be University. Percentage of (SEAPHEIN) has awarded “Public Health Education Leadership International Universities, Noted Academicians, High profile belongingness which the Govt. is trying entrepreneurs. It is not merely a women entrepreneurs is growing in Award” to KIIT School of Public Health at its 9th Biennial Media Personalities, Corporate Leaders and Students from to set up for women entrepreneurs. To workshop, but a collaborative platform, Startup Odisha which is doing a lot of SEAPHEIN meeting held recently at IIHMR University, Jaipur. more than 100 countries. The theme of this summit was “The be a woman entrepreneur is a where stakeholders come together and work for them”. Some of the leading Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Kumar Satpathy, Director, School of Public Challenge of Change: Strategies for Managing Business in challenging task. Nevertheless, they understand each other. women entrepreneurs from the state Health received the award on behalf of the School. Technology Driven Societies”. have become good entrepreneurs, he were felicitated on the occasion.

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71 Chief Guest, Shri K. P. Ramasamy, Chairman, Cavalry team of KiiT International School Celebrated in KIIT Group of Institutions KPR Mills Ltd. addressing the parade. participated in the march past.

The 71st Republic Day was celebrated by The students of KIIT and KISS are the award was also conferred on the KIIT, KIMS, Kalinga Institute of Social pride of the nation”. on the occasion, occasion. Sciences (KISS) and KiiT International parade and diverse colourful and School (KiiT-IS) amid gaiety and patriotic cultural shows were “The goal of grandeur on January 26, 2020. Prof. performed by the students of KIIT, KISS, comprehensive Achyuta Samanta unfurled the National KIMS, KiiT IS as well as other wings of development can be Flag in the presence of the Chief Guest, KIIT. Among the dignitaries, Kim Seung- Chairman of KPR Mills Ltd., Shri K. P. Jae, Professor, Hanseo University, South achieved only when we Ramasamy. Korea; Olympian Dutee Chand; Prof. (Dr.) fully eradicate poverty Subrata Acharya, Pro-Chancellor, KIIT; and illiteracy from the Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, VC; Prof. society and empower the Ramasamy urged the students to follow Harekrishna Satapathy, VC, KISS; Prof. downtrodden to live with the noble ideals of the heroes of our Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT and Prof. honour. The students of freedom struggle. Prof. Samanta said, Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar were KIIT and KISS are the “The goal of comprehensive present. Winners of the cultural and pride of the nation” development can be achieved only parade shows were awarded. Best staff when we fully eradicate poverty and awards for 2020 were given to the – Prof. Achyuta Samanta, illiteracy from the society and empower outstanding employees of KIIT Group of Founder, KIIT & KISS the downtrodden to live with honour. Institutions. The best student achiever KIIT NCC Band performing on the occasion. KISS students performing on the occasion.

Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Acharya, Pro Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University; Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro Vice Chancellor; Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Chief Guest, Shri K. P. Ramasamy, Chairman, KPR Mills Ltd.; and other dignitaries at the Students of different wings of KIIT Group of Institutions presented colourful cultural programme. 71st Republic Day celebration at KIIT.

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71 Chief Guest, Shri K. P. Ramasamy, Chairman, Cavalry team of KiiT International School Celebrated in KIIT Group of Institutions KPR Mills Ltd. addressing the parade. participated in the march past.

55 56 st st REPUBLIC DAY REPUBLIC DAY Best Non-Teaching Staff 71 at KIIT & KISS 71 at KIIT & KISS AWARD-2019

Best Teaching Staff AWARD-2019

Prof. Sudhanshu Panda Mr. Sugato Tripathy Mr. Prabin Kumar Nayak Mr. Mohammed Riaz Ahmed Mr. Sukesh Mohanty Professor, Assistant professor (II), Senior Guest Relation Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer- Deputy Sports Officer, Department of General Medicine, KIMS School of Management Hospitality Dept. Electrical Maintenance Dept. KIIT-Sports Dept.

Dr. Paromita Chattoraj Prof. Sudhakar Sahu Prof. Tribikram Mohanty Ms. Sikha Goswami Ms. Mamita Samal Ms. Pratima Lenka Associate Professor (II), Professor, Associate Professor-I, Senior House Parent, Nursing Supervisor, KIMS Security Guard, School of Law School of Electronics Engineering School of Civil Engineering KIIT International School Security Dept.

Dr. Satarupa Mohanty Dr. Srikumar Acharya Dr. Suraj Tripathy Mr. Anadi Nayak Mr. Adikanda Biswal Associate Professor (I), Associate Professor (I) Associate Professor-I, Senior Attendant, KSOM Cook, KISS School of Computer Engineering School of Applied Science School of Biotechnology Best AlumnusAWARD-2019

Dr. Pravakar Jena Mr. Satyananda Maharana Mrs. Sasmita Bastia Lecturer, KIIT Polytechnic Assistant Training Officer, Fitter Trade, Teacher, KISS Mr Nitesh Kumar Panigrahi KIIT-ITI B.Tech (Mechanical) 2013-2017

57 58 st st REPUBLIC DAY REPUBLIC DAY Best Non-Teaching Staff 71 at KIIT & KISS 71 at KIIT & KISS AWARD-2019

Best Teaching Staff AWARD-2019

57 58 Patronized by social activist and RaipurGirl,Gunveen educationist Achyuta Samanta, the aim of KIIT Nanhipari Little Miss India is to build an institution and a tradition dedicated for BagsKIITNanhipari- spotting and nurturing the talented young girls to become successful women LittleMissIndia2019Title subsequently in their adulthood.

Winners of KIIT Nanhipari – Little Miss India 2019 titles with Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron, KIIT Nanhipari and Founder, KIIT & KISS; Dr. Shradhanjali Nayak; Director, Public Relation, KIIT; Dr. Sucheta Priyabadini, Director, Students Counselling; Shri Malay Mohapatra; Dr. Smita Mohanty, Director, Relationship Management and other dignitaries at the crowning ceremony in KIIT on December 29, 2019.

Style, compassion, talent, intelligence and elegance were Many other titles were decided in the final round: Miss Winner of KIIT Nanhipari - at its best as teenage girls took the ramp at the 19th KIIT Rapunzel - girl with most beautiful hair award was given to Little Miss India 2019 Nanhipari-Little Miss India beauty pageant, which Roshini Y of Bengaluru. Similarly, Miss Photogenic - girl with crown Gunveen Chhabra flanked by runners up concluded at KiiT International School in Bhubaneswar on best pose in photoshoot round to Sharon Sahim of Kochi, Tapti Thakur and Vedika Rakshita. December 29, 2019. Twenty-six young girls between 13- This one-of-its-kind beauty pageant Miss Selfie - Maximum likes on Facebook page to Raisha 16 years, shortlisted for semi final round from regional aims to put the reigning “Nanhi Sahnawaz of Meghalaya, Miss Fashion - girl with best auditions held in 24 cities spread over 23 states, faced costume in both rounds to Chandrima Sarkar of several competitions during the two-day event. Pari” on a pedestal to approach Kolkata, Miss Whizkid - girl with highest marks in quiz round to Gunveen of Raipur, Miss Cinderella - girl In the Grand Finale, Gunveen Chhabra from Raipur, global fame and recognition, having best personality to Vanya Singh of Delhi, Chhattisgarh was crowned KIIT Nanhipari-Little Miss preparing her for the next frontier Miss Urvasi - girl with Best Talent to Sonal Singh of India 2019. Tapti Thakur of Bhopal and Vedika Rakshita Jamshedpur, Miss Catwalk - girl with best ramp of Patna were crowned first and second runners up of Miss India, Miss World or similar walk to Tashina Nilufar Hussain of Assam, Miss respectively. The top three also received a cash award of recognitions, pinning India as a Monalisa - most beautiful girl with most beautiful Rs. 3 lakh, Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 50000 respectively, along with smile to Ramiya Thangjam of Manipur and Miss silver crown, trophy and certificates. prominent face on the world map. Active - most active girl to Tapti Thakur. They got a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 each.

K I I T R e v i e w 59 60 Patronized by social activist and RaipurGirl,Gunveen educationist Achyuta Samanta, the aim of KIIT Nanhipari Little Miss India is to build an institution and a tradition dedicated for BagsKIITNanhipari- spotting and nurturing the talented young girls to become successful women LittleMissIndia2019Title subsequently in their adulthood.

K I I T R e v i e w 59 60 Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron of KIIT Nanhipari; fee waiver subject to a maximum of Rs. 18 lakh for studying Malay Mohapatra, Patron; Suman Rao, Femina Miss India in any discipline in KIIT Deemed to be University. Besides In Picture 2019 Nanhipari 2019; Shivani Jadhav, Miss Grand India 2019; Shreya that, the title winner of KIIT Nanhipari Little Miss India will Shankar, Miss India United Continents 2019; Qiao Qiao, go on a week-long trip with visit and stay to South Korea Miss World, Quindang, Shandong, China 2017 and Jung along with one of her parents. The 1st Runners Up won Rs. Hye-Sun, well-known South Korean actress crowned the 10.00 lakh – Rs.1.00 Lakh cash prize and 50% academic fee winners. The core committee members Dr. Sucheta waiver subject to maximum of Rs. 9.0 lakh for studying any Priyabadini, Dr. Shradhanjali Nayak and Dr. Smita discipline in KIIT. Similarly, the 2nd Runners Up won Rs. 9.5 Mohanty were also present on the Grand Finale lakh – Rs. 50000 Cash Prize and 50% academic fee waiver presentation ceremony. subject to maximum of Rs. 9.0 lakh for studying any discipline in KIIT. The three top winners will go on a visit to Total prize money Rs. 41 lakh were given away. The winner Egypt. got Rs. 21 lakh - Rs. 3 lakh cash prize and 100% academic Top 10 category awards, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron, KIIT Nanhipari and Founder, KIIT & KISS speaking at the presentation ceremony. 2019 nanhipari

MISS MONALISA MISS URVASI Ramiya Thangjam Sonal Singh

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MISS PHOTOGENIC MISS CINDERELLA MISS WHIZKID Sharon Sahim Vanya Singh Gunveen Chhabra Distinguished dignitaries releasing the souvenir of KIIT Nanhipari - Little Miss India 2019. 2 6 10

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MISS SELFIE MISS CATWALK Raisha Sahnawaz Tashina Nilufar Hussain 1 5 9

MISS ACTIVE MISS RAPUNZEL MISS FASHION TAPTI-THAKUR Roshini. Y Chandrima Sarkar

K I I T R e v i e w 61 62 Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron of KIIT Nanhipari; fee waiver subject to a maximum of Rs. 18 lakh for studying Malay Mohapatra, Patron; Suman Rao, Femina Miss India in any discipline in KIIT Deemed to be University. Besides In Picture 2019 Nanhipari 2019; Shivani Jadhav, Miss Grand India 2019; Shreya that, the title winner of KIIT Nanhipari Little Miss India will Shankar, Miss India United Continents 2019; Qiao Qiao, go on a week-long trip with visit and stay to South Korea Miss World, Quindang, Shandong, China 2017 and Jung along with one of her parents. The 1st Runners Up won Rs. Hye-Sun, well-known South Korean actress crowned the 10.00 lakh – Rs.1.00 Lakh cash prize and 50% academic fee winners. The core committee members Dr. Sucheta waiver subject to maximum of Rs. 9.0 lakh for studying any Priyabadini, Dr. Shradhanjali Nayak and Dr. Smita discipline in KIIT. Similarly, the 2nd Runners Up won Rs. 9.5 Mohanty were also present on the Grand Finale lakh – Rs. 50000 Cash Prize and 50% academic fee waiver presentation ceremony. subject to maximum of Rs. 9.0 lakh for studying any discipline in KIIT. The three top winners will go on a visit to Total prize money Rs. 41 lakh were given away. The winner Egypt. got Rs. 21 lakh - Rs. 3 lakh cash prize and 100% academic Top 10 category awards, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron, KIIT Nanhipari and Founder, KIIT & KISS speaking at the presentation ceremony. 2019 nanhipari

MISS MONALISA MISS URVASI Ramiya Thangjam Sonal Singh

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MISS PHOTOGENIC MISS CINDERELLA MISS WHIZKID Sharon Sahim Vanya Singh Gunveen Chhabra Distinguished dignitaries releasing the souvenir of KIIT Nanhipari - Little Miss India 2019. 2 6 10

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MISS SELFIE MISS CATWALK Raisha Sahnawaz Tashina Nilufar Hussain 1 5 9

MISS ACTIVE MISS RAPUNZEL MISS FASHION TAPTI-THAKUR Roshini. Y Chandrima Sarkar

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Mr. Ahmed Seid, Chief of Minister's and Adviser to Ministry of Delegates from National Defence College, New Delhi with Prof. Achyuta Samanta welcoming Bishop Malusi Prof. Achyuta Samanta was selected as the Chief Patron of Peace, Ethiopia and Mr. Habtamu Mitiku, Director of HRD and students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) on Mpumlwana, a prominent anti-apartheid Black Consciousness Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) as declared by the Chief Administrator, Ministry of Peace, Ethiopia with Prof. Achyuta February 7, 2020. Movement Activist from South Africa, at Kalinga Institute of Secretary of VFI at the closing ceremony of 68th National Samanta during their visit to Kalinga Institute of Social Social Sciences (KISS) on January 13, 2020. Volleyball Championship 2019. Sciences (KISS) on February 16, 2020.

MoU Signing Ceremony between KIIT Deemed to be Australian Hockey Team (Girls & Boys) visited KIIT & KISS on Shri Amarjeet Bhagat, Hon'ble Minister of Food, Civil Supplies Ethiopian Day celebration in KIIT Deemed to be University on University and Indian Council of World Affairs. January 21, 2020. & Consumer Protection, Planning, Economics, Statistics and February 3, 2020. KIIT is a cosmopolitan campus with students Culture, Govt. of Chhattisgarh on a visit to Kalinga Institute of from 53 countries. Social Sciences (KISS).

Prof. Achyuta Samanta interacting with the research scholars Assessors' Orientation Programme at KIIT Deemed to be A group of students from various Australian universities visited Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be from Virginia Tech from Blacksburg, Virginia in KISS campus on University on February 27 - 28, 2020. Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and interacted with University speaking at a conference on Occupational Safety & January 18, 2020. the students under a research program organised by Project Health of Unorganized Construction Workers on February 16, Everest Ventures on January 13, 2020. 2020. Panorama Panorama

KIIT – A Community-Engaged University Aside from imparting quality education, KIIT is world's only self-financing university to have a really wide spectrum of social outreach activities.

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Fully-free fully-residential institute for Kalarabank Smart 60000 tribal children (30,000 existing students, 15,000 well placed alumni and Village 15,000 students in its various satellite Kalarabank, a remote village in centres) Odisha, has been transformed as a 'Smart Village' having all 'Kanya Kiran' modern amenities of a city. Launched 'Kanya Kiran', a state- wide programme to stop violence against women and girls child.

Manpur Model Panchayat Developed Manpur Panchayat as a Model Panchayat Kandhamal – An Aspirational District Covid-19 Pandemic Response Facilitating developmental – 4 standalone Covid Hospitals (in work in Kandhamal, an Bhubaneswar and three tribal dominated aspirational district of Odisha districts of Odisha) with combined bed capacity of 1200

-- Massive humanitarian effort reaching over 3 lakh pandemic hit people

– Free professional and technical education in KIIT to children of the Covid-deceased in Odisha

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