KALINGA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
KALINGA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (KISS) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (Registered under Societies Act XXI of 1860) SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS (UN-ECOSOC) Vision: To build up KISS as a preferred centre of learning for the poorest of the poor sections of the society with a focus on formal and livelihood education and scope for all-round development. Mission: To eradicate poverty and empower the disadvantaged sections of the society through holistic education and providing them with sustainable livelihood. Our Core Values:
1. Integrity
2. Transparency and Accountability
3. Diligence
4. Perseverance
5. Discipline
6. Gender Equality
7. Peace and Harmony Content Page No.
From the Founder's Desk 3 Appreciation Notes 5 Our Impact 10 KISS at a glance 10 Our Programs 14 1. Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health and Life Skills Education 14 2. English Access Micro-scholarship Program 17 3. Mother Tongue Based Multi Lingual Early Childhood Education 20 4. Young women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme 24 5. Australian Rules Football 27 Our Major Achievements 29 1. School and College Achievements 30 2. Non Academic Achievements 36 Green Initiatives 37 Important Collaborations 39 Major Events and Activities 42 1. Annual Guardians' Meet 42 2. International Conference on Tribal People in the 21st Century 45 3. Conference on Education for All 46 4. Seminar on Tribal Adolescents (UNFPA Delhi) 47 5. Celebration of International Mother Language Day 47 6. KISS participates in World Education forum conference held at Incheon 48 7. KISS has a Fullbright scholar 48 8. International Internship and Voluntary Program (IIVP) 49 9. KISS Immunization Camps 50 10. Lecture by Dr. Samanta at LBSNAA, Mussoorie 50 11. CIFEJ Board Meeting 51 12. Police Training Program 53 13. Cultural Activities 54 14. KISS Satellite Centers 54 Awards and Recognitions 55 Snapshots 59 The road Ahead 66 Our Board and Staff Allocation 67 Financial Management 68 Abridged Income and Expenditure Statement 69 Abridged Balance Sheet 69 Audit Report 70 From the Founder's Desk.
In a lop sided society like ours where class and caste come in the way towards fulfillment of the basic needs, education is the only prospective tool that can provide empowerment through knowledge and self-realization, obliterate the socio-economic disadvantaged of marginalized communities and facilitate their holistic integration with mainstream society.
The Annual Report provides an opportunity to reflect on the significance of milestones achieved that define KISS and the contribution that KISS makes in assisting Odisha and INDIA transform into a Knowledge based economy. The report also illuminates the important role played by executive members of our board and staff in making a measurable and tangible difference in the lives of tribal children and their families. It also indicates the further efforts needed to be taken to pool together talents, resources and competencies available with the mainstream public to serve more and more tribal children. This year has also seen challenges, scrutiny and some frank and open questioning of the scale, role and model of KISS. I welcome this and see it as a 'coming of age' for KISS. It is because what we do matters, and because we do it at a large scale, we face challenges. I, on behalf of KISS express my deep sense of gratitude to all the well wishers including the State and Central government for their support. We are indeed thankful to numerous personalities (which also include the policy makers and visitors) from the national and international arena for their valuable suggestions and words of encouragement. I would also like to put in a special “Thank you” for the love and affection that Shri Ramesh Kacholia and the team of Caring Friends, has bestowed on KISS. You have indeed been a caring friend to us and we value your friendship and trust. Your help and support will take KISS a long way ahead.
I was bestowed with two great honors this past year, the highest civilian award of the Kingdom of Bahrain for Service to Humanity- the ISA Award and The Gusi Peace Prize at Philippines. I was also invited officially, the only Indian, to participate in the recently concluded Oslo Education Summit at Oslo. I also addressed as Key Note Speaker to a gathering of 350 Vice Chancellors and Policy Makers in Madrid (Spain) for an hour in another summit of importance. It really fills my heart with immense happiness and satisfaction that I have been able to sensitize several world leaders about "poverty alleviation through education" which we have been doing for the last 24 years through KISS.
Once again, I am swept with immense happiness on the United Nation's granting its highest recognition for NGOs - "Special Consultative Status" to KISS following unanimous approval of all Member Countries of the UN and passing of a resolution to that effect in the General assembly of the UN. KISS, 7th till date in the entire country to get this special UN recognition and status, went through a very rigorous scrutiny process beginning since 2009.
I am overwhelmed with the magnitude of work taken, imparted and supported by all. With great respect & love from the core of my heart, I salute all of them. I also like to record my heart-felt gratitude for the contribution of KISS's Board and the committed cadres of workers who make the great effort called KISS a great success. I wish all students of KISS to be able citizens of our country. I am proud of their achievements and will always be behind them in their pursuit of success. I am also grateful to the staff and students of KIIT University and other stake holders for supporting KISS continuously year after year.
Achyuta Samanta Founder, KISS "I congratulate Dr. Samanta for establishing institutions of character like KIIT and KISS. I urge the students of KIIT & KISS to take lead in spreading the message of peace and non-violence in present day strife torn world.”
– Late Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
"KISS far exceeds what I had heard about it. Dr. Samanta has demonstrated that if one has passion to do something for the society, a lot can be done."
– Shri M. Hamid Ansari, His Excellency The Vice President of India
“I have found enough reasons to cheer about for obvious reasons. No other organization can match the facility that KISS provides to its students.”
-- Dr. S. C. Jamir, Hon'ble Governor of Odisha
"KISS has gained good reputation in the country. I pray for further progress and growth of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS).”
-- Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha "KISS is realizing humanitarian dream of quality education for marginalized children. "Your education here - your admission, your food, your hostel and so on - is all free. But I don't think it is free. There is a price that you must be prepared to pay. And that price is what Dr. Samanta expects from all of you.”
– His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Hon'ble Prime Minister, The Royal Government of Bhutan
My visit to KISS has reconfirmed my belief that education is not preparation for life, but it is life itself. Dr. Samanta has successfully used education as a tool to fight poverty and inequality.”
-- His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK, President of The Republic of Mauritius
My notion about Odisha has changed after seeing KIIT and KISS. Vision and efforts of its founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta is commendable.
– Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon'ble Union Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution
KISS model should be replicated across the country for development of deprived class including tribal community. I have seen smiles on the face of so many downtrodden children for the first time in my life.
– Shri Upendra Kushwaha, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking water and Sanitation. I am overwhelmed and extremely impressed to be here, especially on the occasion of Independence Day. I hope to be back here again. Best wishes for KISS
– Shri Bibek Debroy, Member, Niti Aayog.
It is immensely difficult to raise one child for a parent today. But Dr. Samanta is raising 25000 children with the same love, affection and dedication. I am indeed very pleased that he is the son of our Soil. – Shri Jual Oram, Union minister for Tribal Affairs
“Most inspiring social enterprise on scale : transform transformative with a vision. I am impressed by the missionary lead of Dr. Samanta and what has been achieved with very committed staff and students.”
– Mr. Parmesh Shah, Lead Rural Development Specialist, World Bank.(20.11.2013)
“My happiness after seeing KISS is indescribable. In the present times, KISS is Nalanda, Taxila and Santiniketan rolled in to one.”
– Shri Deepak Malviya, Hon'ble National President, Servants of People Society What an excellent idea and concept that should be repeated in other countries & societies.
– Prof. Ferid Murad, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, 1998
The KISS facilities & campus were very beautiful, surely creating an excellent & inspiring atmosphere for learning.
– His Excellency Mr. Eivind S. Homme, Norwegian Ambassador to Republic of India
We are proud of India as India is having Dr. Achyuta Samanta. It (KISS) incredible and extraordinary
-- His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Benaissa, Mayor of Asilah and Secretary General of the Assilah Forum Foundation, the Kingdom of Morocco
I feel India is great. Now i feel after seeing KISS, India is greater
– Mr. Ali Abdulla Khalifa, Board of Trustees Member, Secretary General, Kingdom of Bahrain "What has been done by Dr. Samanta is unparallel in the history of India or the history of humanity. He has done a great service to the cause of education and tribal people of the country will always remember him.”
– Dr. Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge, International court of Justice, The Hague
I want to learn from your endless passion, energetic working power, sharing and caring for others. I agree with you that your poverty was a grace gift from God and it helped you to achieve so much and contribute so much to progress of the downtrodden.
– Prof. (Dr.) Suh Chae-Hong, President, Chosun University, S. Korea
"The real India is, in effect, made up of real people like Samanta. You will never see them at award shows or on television. They will not be the same tired faces receiving one award after the other from tired media houses or chambers of commerce. They will never sit on boards or committees but will be rooted to the ground and seeped in their cause. It is time India celebrates the Samanta spirit which is essence is one of selflessness”
– Mr. Suhel Seth, Eminent Writer Our Impact
25,000 children from indigenous communities provided with free holistic education from primary level to Higher education. Over 2 lakh children and adolescents reached through
UNFPA’s Life Skills Education and Girl Students at a prayer session Adolescence Reproductive and Sexual Health
Programme.
KISS at a Glance:
The state of Odisha is characterized by largest number of indigenous population constituting
24 percent of the total population of the state. These communities have long been subjected to poverty and its compounding effects and continue to remain as one of the most marginalised and deprived sections of the society. Despite several initiatives of the government, the indigenous population continues to be alienated from the mainstream society. The dismal scenario of the highly underdeveloped tribal hinterland has been the breeding ground for insurgency, communal violence and becoming a heaven for old antisocial elements game plans. Realizing the problem behind the sluggish pace of transformation into mainstream society, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) was founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta in the year 1993, with the philosophy that empowerment through education is the only way for concrete emancipation of the tribal population of the state.
The institute which started with only One Hundred Twenty Five tribal students in1993 has grown remarkably, in all dimensions, to become the only institution in the world providing free education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation with vocational and extracurricular training, free lodging and boarding, state-of-the-art pedagogy and facilities for Twenty Five
Thousand students of tribal origin. The major objective behind the conceptualization of the institute is to empower the indigenous children by free holistic and quality education. The students have earned recognition in academics, vocational capabilities and global recognition in sports also.
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A DAY AT KISS
DayD starts at 5 AM
Dinner Breakfast 7 PM – 9 PM 6 AM – 8 AM
Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 9.30 AM – 10 6 PM – 6.30 PM AM
Lunch 12 PM – 2.30 PM
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Academic Features:
¾ C lass I-X, Affiliated to Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha.
¾ Class XI-XII, Affiliated to Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.
¾ Bachelors Degree in Arts, Commerce & Science & Post Graduation in various streams
(Under KIIT University)
¾ Offers Vocational Training.
¾ Mother Tongue based multilingual education n for primary students.
¾ NCC, NSS, Scout and guide, Youth Red Cross.
¾ English classes through English Access Microscholarship Program
Uniqueness of KISS:
¾ 25,051 tribal students getting free education from Standard I to Post Graduation
¾ Largest Residential school for the tribal children in the world.
¾ Free lodging, boarding, healthcare and vocational training
¾ Students Representation from 62 different tribes including 13 Particularly Vulnerable
Tribal Groups.
¾ 80 acres of land area
¾ 35,00,000 square feet of built up area
¾ 25000 square feet library building
¾ 10,000 seated dining hall
¾ 5% of total seat of KIIT University is reserved in professional courses for meritorious
children of KISS to pursue free professional education.
¾ Wi-Fi enabled campus
¾ Security system with Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras all around the campus
¾ 2 state of the art computer labs to seat 600 students
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¾ 550 KW Solar power plant
¾ Solar Water Heating System for Mechanized Kitchen
¾ Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water plant
¾ 200 bedded in-house medical facility, duly supported by Kalinga Institute of Medical
Science (KIMS) .
¾ Biogas Plant to process food waste into biogas for use in cooking purposes.
¾ Science Park for children to understand various aspects of Physics and scientific
learning.
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Our Programs:
1) UNFPA Supported empowering young people with Life Skills based
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education Program:
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is undertaking Life Skills based Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) education since 2009. In the past five years a critical mass of resource persons have been created and communication materials and resource tools with socio-cultural sensitivity have also been Students showcasing LSE materials at one of the stalls developed. In the year 2012 (Phase – I), this initiative was extended to 121 residential high schools under ST & SC Development (SSD) Department and 17 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) under School & Mass Education (S&ME) Department. Further, during 2013 (Phase – II), additional 79 residential high schools under SSD Department and 84 KGBVs under S&ME Department were covered. In the year 2014, (phase –III), the remaining 118 SSD High schools Teachers going through one of the routines and 81 KGBVs were covered thereby covering 500 schools (all 318 residential High Schools under SSD Department and 182 KGBVs under S & ME Department) across the state In these schools, nodal teachers were selected and trained to undertake life skills based SRH sessions for adolescents (Class 6th to 9th) in fixed periods in
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the classroom. Sensitization programs were organized at district level for key officials and in schools for 7868 members of Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) and School Management & Development Committees (SMDC) on the intervention.
There are around 1,500 trained nodal teachers from these 500 intervention schools and around 100 empanelled district level resource persons available across the state for promoting Life Skills based SRH education. 60 faculty members of teacher training institutes under SCERT (State Council for Education, Research and Training) were trained on LSE and SRH for further take up the LSE-SRH education. 500 headmasters and 32 Gender Coordinators were oriented and trained by the PMU-LSE – KISS in coordination with the District Welfare Officers (DWOs) and District Project Coordinators- Sarva Sikhya Abhijan (DPC-SSA) on the role and responsibilities of HMs for implementation and strengthening the program in schools.
At KISS level, all 30 planned LSE-SRH sessions were organized for the students of 6th to 9th class on a weekly basis in a fixed period. Peer Educators facilitated SRH issues both formal and informal settings among their peers at college level with guidance of teachers. The sanitary Lesson through a street performance napkin unit was further strengthened at KISS. The sweepers and hostel attendants were sensitized on safe disposal of used sanitary napkins and use of incinerators. The fixed counseling sessions (individual and in group) were organized by the trained Teacher- Counselors and 603 students were benefited. Ninety (90) Peer Educators organized community level awareness building programs on SRH issues during summer vacation through creative communication activities under the guidance of PMU-LSE on pertinent issues like substance misuse, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, dowry, gender
15 | Page discrimination, RTI/STI, HIV/AIDS etc. The activities like role play, street theatre, public rally, public meetings, adolescent meetings, drawing competitions, creative writings etc. In these community levels, awareness programs around 2700 adolescents and young people participated. These awareness camps had tremendous impact on the target group. The stakeholders like PRIs ASHAs, AWWs, ANMs, SHG members and school teachers also participated in these community level activities and provided guidance to the adolescents. The best practices and learning from LSE-SRH programme were shared in different platforms at state level like annual tribal festival (Adivasi Mela) and annual tribal student’s conclave (Sargifool). During launching of national adolescent health strategy, organized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India on 7th January 2014, at New Delhi, the experience of KISS in promoting life skills based SRH education in residential schools was presented. Apart from that, in the 7th Asia specific conference on reproductive and sexual health and rights (APCRSHR) at Manila, Philippine in January 2014, the experiences of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences as a resource institution for promoting life skills based SRH education was presented. So, also KISS is recognized as an institution for promoting girl child education by DASRA, Mumbai.
An activity underway at the teachers training programme
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2) English Access Micro Scholarship Programme
For some, language is a road to upward mobility and for others it is a barrier to even the marginal life of choice and dignity. English language today, in India, is a symbol of people’s aspiration for quality education and a fuller participation in the national and international spheres. In this age of information and globalization the knowledge of English language is a source for better career, better pay, advanced knowledge and for communication with the entire world. On one hand while the demand for the language increases, the quality of English language education for the indigenous children in Students using their Kindles rural areas presents an abysmal picture. KISS through its English Access Micro-scholarship has been bridging the gap of quality English Language proficiency for the indigenous children at KISS. The English Access Micro- scholarship Programme is a remarkable initiative
Imaginations at work. of the U.S Department of State. The English Access Micro-scholarship Programme was launched in the year 2010 at KISS with the purpose of upgrading students’ skill in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English and appreciation of American &
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Indian Democratic principles and culture. The programme has been successful in gradually building up the communication skill in English. This programme is being implemented for the third time in KISS. Currently the program provides a foundation of English language skills to 550 talented students between the Students advocating cleanliness drive in one of the village age group of 13 to 20 years from disadvantaged section and gives participants English skills that lead to better jobs and educational prospects in their future endeavors. The Access classes have changed the inhibition of our tribal students to speak in a foreign language into interest and learn the language. Today, they can communicate fairly about the day-to-day affairs in English. Enhancement activities like exposure visits are also adopted. Several innovative teaching aids have
been prepared to motivate the students to shed off their fear and learn the language. Free classroom The students participating in one of the many activities interaction among themselves and with the teacher has also enriched their word power or vocabulary. The Access Program has also helped build their personality. The tribal students have not only been able to communicate but also have performed in English Plays, Skit,
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Songs, Mock Assembly, Anchoring when National and International dignitaries visit KISS which include Academicians, Corporate Leaders, Writers, Activists, Legislators, Magsaysay award winners, Diplomats from various countries including United States of America etc. This had a spill-over effect in raising the performance in their regular academic activity. Many of our English Access tribal students have been successful in joining specialized higher education like Law, Engineering(B .Tech), Medicine(MBBS), Diploma in various engineering trades and Social Sciences. It is unprecedented that the benefit of Access Program has touched students from different tribes consequently acquiring higher studies which need a high degree of English proficiency. Largely Access Program in KISS has curbed the further alienation and has contributed to mainstreaming of Tribal children. Many dignitaries from US Embassy have also visited KISS. Three Students have had the opportunity to visit the United States of America through this programme. The English Access Program has also provided immense opportunity to its faculty members with three faculty members touring the United States of America in as many programme of the project.
A session underway
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3) Mother Tongue based Multi Lingual Early Childhood Education
More than 25,000 children from 62 indigenous communities are studying in KISS, where more than 24 languages with varieties of vernaculars they speak having their own cultural identity. These languages as a whole, cultures are strongly associated with their identity and ethnicity. Out of the total students reading in KISS, 1,500 kids were admitted in class 1 who represents the above linguistic groups were facing severe language problem while interacting with their new friends considering their age group. Their interaction was confined to their parents, family members, neighbours and to some extent rare outsiders only. The environment after admitting in KISS school is a challenge for administering them where the child interfaces with a variety of languages in one place which is completely new to the child. To bridge the gap between the home Students learning through a game languages and the school language and accommodate the mindset of the kids, an attempt has been made by KISS with the support of Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) by introducing a developed teacher’s hand book, transition curriculum and well trained teachers taking a time period of 90 days.
Odisha is home of 62 tribes including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups, who speak their own dialects which are entirely different from mainstream Odia. This, coupled with difficult geographical, demographic and socio cultural factors make it difficult for children from tribal communities to learn mainstream languages. Thus, when children from these tribal groups come into mainstream schooling, learning becomes a challenge as they do not understand the language which is the medium of instruction. Instruction through a language that learners do not speak has been called “submersion” because it is analogous to holding learners under water without teaching them how to swim. Compounded by chronic difficulties such as low levels of teacher education,
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poorly designed, inappropriate curricula and lack of adequate school facilities, submersion makes both learning and teaching extremely difficult, particularly when the language of instruction is also foreign to the teacher.
Mother tongue - based multilingual programs promotes the use of the mother tongue in the early years so that students can acquire and develop literacy skills in addition to understanding and participating in the classroom. It offers significant pedagogical advantages, and when children are offered opportunities to learn in their mother tongue, The Mother Tongue based Lab they are more likely to enroll and succeed in school and their parents are more likely to communicate with teachers and participate in their children‘s learning.
Taking all these factors into consideration and towards achieving its commitment to fulfil Millennium Development Goal of ensuring quality education to all students, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, in collaboration with Bernard van The children before one of their performances Leer Foundation, is instituting the first Early Childhood Development Program through Mother Tongue based multilingual learning in the state. It is for the first time in Odisha that such an initiative has taken place within the premises of a residential school. This program not only aims to improve the quality of education of children getting enrolled into KISS, but also
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The program aims to
1. Make holistic mainstream education more accessible to young tribal children through Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education Approach. 2. Introduce innovative teaching and learning tools in 4 tribal Students learning through the objects at the language Lab dialects – Kui, Saura, Santal and Munda in the first phase, and eventually for other tribal dialects of Odisha. 3. Help children cope with basic primary education system leading to retention of more number of students in higher classes through proper retention and educating in Mother tongue approach in early grades. 4. Become a nodal centre for promoting mother tongue based multilingual early childhood Education approach in the state. 5. Sustain Mother Tongue based Early Childhood Education approach into mainstream Education.
Project Highlights:
¾ As a pilot initiative one transition curriculum developed and administered for Grade- I children of KISS children to overcome the language gap. ¾ 40 Primary Teachers from KISS trained on multilingual classroom management strategy ¾ Children friendly picture books on folk story and riddles were published in different languages
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¾ Total twenty (20) nos of capacity building programmes on different theme were imparted to 50 primary wing teachers on quality education through Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Approach. ¾ Reached out to 3000 class-1 tribal students of KISS who are directly benefitted through this innovative Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education Approach. ¾ Due to the successful intervention we are able to create a interesting, child friendly and joyful participatory Classroom environment. ¾ Advocacy with state level stakeholders for scaling up the intervention to different tribal/ashram schools under Government of Odisha. ¾ Celebration of different tribal festivals to preserve the tribal Children involved in an activity cultural identity ¾ We are able to identify the creative talents among the children and created a scope for appropriate facilitation. ¾ Joyful & Participatory learning process helped the children to take interest in learning ¾ Peer Group orientation on multilingual education for effective assimilation & facilitation of grade – 1 student as well as for cross cultural information sharing. ¾ Tribal culture specific teaching learning materials were prepared in various tribal languages and in state language for an effective teaching. ¾ Able to attend the international seminars/conferences like world education forum to put forth our intervention highlights and its success at KISS as an advocacy initiative ¾ Developed a Resource Hub for multilingual education so that it can be used as an important learning and training centre. ¾ A child friendly ECE library is in place at KISS for small children keeping in view to encourage the reading habit of the children
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¾ Conducted Baseline of the class-1 students to know the understanding level of the children to prepare and plan the curriculum accordingly ¾ Conducted language mapping of the children to assess the understanding of his/her mother tongue and any other ancillary language
4) Young women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme
British Council in partnership with Diageo has launched the Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme which is being implemented at KISS. This programme provides advanced social enterprise training to female master trainers who will Shri R N Dash, Secretary KISS, addressing the students before the commencement of training then cascade their knowledge by training aspiring and early-stage
female social entrepreneurs in India. Two Master trainers were selected from KISS who attended the training programme at IIM Kozhikode for the British Council Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Program.. The training module s designed by British Council dealt with a range of topics which included: Beginning a Social Enterprise, Need Analysis, Challenges of Social Enterprise, Marketing Strategies, Accounting for Social Enterprise, Legal and Policy issues, Project Management, Business Plan, Work life Balance, Innovative Models for Social enterprise and Mentoring.
1st Phase of Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme Phase 1 & 2
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The first phase of the British Council ‘Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Program’ consisted of girls students varying from the age group of 18 to 23 years from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, which is a home to 25,000 indigenous students from indigenous populated districts of Odisha and nearby states. The other three batches of the 1st phase had 75 women who were selected from different districts of odisha and were part of self help groups or self employed. They were highly motivated to be a part of the training program as they felt that such a training program would help them gain more insights and more information about starting their social enterprises.
All of these young girls from KISS went through a process of selection where they were individually interviewed about what they understood of the program and why did they want to be a part of such a training program. These girls
The Trainers with one of the batches studying at the institute all belong to families which fall under the below poverty line category. All students who are part of the First Phase 1st batch of training program are studying in varied streams like sociology, commerce, anthropology etc. After completing their education most of them aim to go back to their respective indigenous communities as change agents to influence the social and economic patterns of their communities. One of the main purposes for being a part of the training program for the girls was that they wanted to learn more about newer avenues that they can set forth on after completion of
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2ND PHASE OF BRITISH COUNCIL’S YOUNG WOMEN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
In the second phase of Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Development Program which was held from the 8th of May 2015 till 16th of May 2015, 50 young girls and women were selected from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences to be a part of the training. The process of selection was done on the basis of personal A training under Progress interviews and motivation on behalf of the participants to be a part of the training program. Most of the participants had some experience of vocational training from the parent institute. The participants took active interest in the training program and learnt a lot about staring their own social enterprises after they finished their education at KISS and went back to their villages. The participants felt that such training programs should be imparted to more young girls like themselves because they were all from indigenous families and from families which have very low financial sustainability. They also felt that women needed to get such
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training because they could in turn make something out of their lives and help others in the society as well.
5) Australian Rules Football
KISS, added another feather to its cap by becoming the latest to embrace Australian Rules Football as they welcomed ARFAI officials to organise an introductory training session at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) campus in Bhubaneshwar. It was another project that the American Centre initiated with the Australian High Commission in India under their Direct Aid Program (DAP) grant. KISS had applied for this project along with ARFAI.
Under this project, ARFAI officials will train senior students at KISS to be coach, who will in turn help in training at least 1500 children by the end of this calendar year. The Coaches Training in progress Australian Rules Football is close to its cousin Rugby, which KISS has mastered and boasts of being World Champions in different age groups.
The 3 day session led by ARFAI officials comprised of indoor and outdoor sessions where 16 senior students from KISS were trained as coach. These coaches will train the children for the next few months with periodical ARFAI supervision as part of the project which culminates with the first ever state tournament for Footy in Odisha. The KISS coaches were taught basic skills and
Students getting the feel of the game
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rules of the game. The enthusiasm was there for all to see and they picked up on pointers given by the officials very swiftly. The coaches were also acquainted with coaching methods which need to be employed while A Coach shows how to kick the ball they conduct the trainings. The final day, saw a more than 700 students attending training with the newly appointed coach of KISS, It was an experience like no other. The students were brimming with energy and willing to experience the sport.
The highlight of the final day was a visit by the Hon’ble Founder, Dr. Achutya Samanta. He was delighted t o see the positive response and provided the coach and children words of encouragement and a promise for further such opportunities in the future. He was also delighted to see that KISS Students will comprise wholly in the first ever ODISHA team who will participate in the ARFAI National Championship 2015 later this year. The day culminated in a friendly match between the coaches. Although the match was conducted to bring them up to speed with the basic game play rules, they showed exceptional grasp of the basic skills even at such an early stage.
The Newly Appointed Coaches with Dr. Samanta and other officials
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The Pride of KISS- Ranjit Naik after one of his now many triumphs in the international Archery arena. He has been selected to represent INDIA in the forthcoming Olympics and is undergoing training.
Achievements of KISS.
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KISS has always given very high importance towards Academic excellence and providing various opportunities to the students. The students have benefitted from this policy of KISS and have done extremely well in academics and co curricular activities. The Year 2014- 2015 was no different and student did exceptionally well in the board examinations. Blesi Pradhan, Ketakilata Patra and Kajal Pradhan showed remarkable achievement by getting A2
Grade in the annual Board E xamination..
The Students of KISS have also participated in various national level congress and seminars, some of their achievements are
1) National Children Science Congress- 2014
The Sciences Project of KISS “Solution to havoc of climate change on staple food of coastal Odisha” was prepared by Rashmita Himirika, a student of class-X, was selected for the National Children Science Congress 2014 held at
Rashmita Hemrika among the contigent from Bangalore. The main theme of the Odiissa
National Children Science Congress was “Understanding Weather & Climate”. The project was demonstrated and was highly appreciated for its originality and
excellence. Rashmita Hemrika with the certificate
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2) Microsoft Inspire School Programme
KISS was the venue for the Microsoft Inspire school Programme for the year 2014. The programme was convened by Microsoft Toxiz Link and Ganapati Sabat Foundation. Topics ranging from E- Waste, Energy, Water, Urban Transport system, Pollution were thematically discussed. KISS also bagged the Students being explained about E-Waste
Environmental Excellency Award from the state pollution board, Odisha. The students were also apprised on environmental degradation & its protection, waste management etc through various A Teacher receiving the Environment Excellency Award on behalf of KISS activities.
3) Red Cross KISS Branch
As always the Red Cross society of KISS has been instrumental in various activities. The Junior wing of the Red Cross Society stood 2nd for their performance on a one act play on swatch Bharat Abhiyan.
4) Odisha Bio-Diversity Board
The Biodiversity day was observed by the Forest & environment Department, Government of Odisha in consonance with the Odisha Bio- Diversity Board. KISS Participated in
Quiz and Essay completions and the A teacher of KISS receiving a certificate of Participation children bagged all the top positions.
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The College wing of KISS has also excelled this academic session. KISS +2 students excelled in Annual Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, A Proud Student receiving the Certificate from the Vice Chancellor of KIIT University Odisha. Students of Commerce stream scored 100% result while +2 Science students and +2 Arts students scored 91% and 96% respectively. It is also worth mentioning that 8 nos. of students cracked in JEE main and 6 nos. of students qualified in OMC Super-30. Besides, one of the students earned laurel in qualifying MBBS Examination, Assam
Board.
It may not be out of context to mention Sasmita Minz who won Chancellor’s Gold Medal by securing highest marks in Post Proud students of KISS at their Convocation receiving certificates from Prof. P.P Mathur, the Vice Chancellor of KIIT University Graduation. Deepak Ku. Pradhan also secured Vice-Chancellors Silver Medal by obtaining highest marks in Under Graduation.
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Scholarship and Training & Placement play an important part in intellectual synthesis and academic enhancement. Basudev Marndi, Shankar Mohan Mallick and Subash Ch. Samal all from P.G. (Computer Science) excelled in WIPRO Software Technology. Bahalin Minz, student of P.G. (Computer Science) placed as Probationary Officer in IDBI Bank. Apart from this, 21 nos.
of RGNF Scholars registered for Ph.D Course in the year 2014-15.
In the realm of social service, KISS has always been playing a vital role since its inception. Various substantial activities were performed in YRC, NSS, Rover Ranger, Cultural activities which maximized the essence and ideology of human values and cooperation. 25 nos. of students attended NSS special camp at Daruthenga from 24th to 30th December, 2014. Students of Rovers Rangers also participated in a State level programme “National Consumer Welfare Day” at Sasmita Minz with the Chancellor’s Gold Medal Suchana Bhavan, Bhubaneswar on 24.02.2015. 15 nos. of students participated in the Annual Council Cultural Meet-2014-15 held at Sailabala Women’s College, Cuttack on 20th & 21st January, 2015. They also got awards by performing different cultural activities like Adivasi Dance, Fancy Dress, Mono action, Solo dance, Art & Painting, Extempore etc. Students even participated in Chairman’s Cup Debate Competition 2014-15 at Ramadevi Womens’ college. The YRC Volunteers (15 nos) participated in State level camp at Upendra Bhanj Govt. College, Ganjam and 32 nos. of YRC Volunteers participated in State Level Parade at Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Bhubaneswar.
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Vocational training also steers students towards future self employment. English Access Micro- scholarship, coaching for IAS, OAS, Bank PO, TCS and Life Skill Education are some of the major projects which are being held Deepak Ku. Pradhan accepting the Vice-Chancellors Silver Medal successfully for the development of tribal students.
Faculties in KISS create an intellectual ambience through their research and perennial learning. Some of the faculties were awarded with Ph.D degree from different State level and National Universities.
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Graphical Representation of KISS students undergoing Technical Education at KIIT University
Streams MBBS BDS B.Tech M.Tech MBA- RM MCA LLB BBA BCA Diploma Bsc Nursing GNM BFT M.Sc (Bio-Tect Bio-Tect (Dual Degree) ITI
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Non – Academic Achievements:
¾ KISS Girls win Tour Aid U - 13
International Rugby Tournament 2014 in
London
Victorious Under-13 girls
¾ Ranjit Naik has been selected for Advanced training
(Archery) to participate in the forthcoming Rio 2016
and Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He has been achieving
laurels in several international meets. A First on the Line for KISS- Ranjit Naik
¾ Muna Murmu, has been selected to be in the
India Senior Team to participate in the Asian 15-A-
Side Rugby Championship. A Proud Muna Murmu
¾ Jayanta Majhi, a Dongria Kondh student
and Shantilata Murmu participated in the
US Cultural Immersion Programme, a US
Department of State Programme Jayanta Majhi and Shantilata Murmu before their departure to the U.S.A implemented by World Learning in
Washington.
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GREEN initiatives:
1. A 550KWp Solar Photovoltaic Plant (SPV):
In an initiative to promote green /clean energy KISS has installed 550KWp Solar Solar panels on top of the Academic Photovoltaic system in its campus. This building system is meeting more than 70% of its energy demand during daytime. This is regarded as one of the largest rooftop installation in any institute in India. It fulfills our commitment towards a greener and cleaner environment. Further it plays a vital role in reducing CO2 emission &
saving substantially.
Solar Panels on top of the Dinning Hall 2. 10,000 litre Solar Water Heating System:
KISS has installed 10,000 litre capacity solar water heating system in its campus. This hot water is used in the kitchen for different purposes, resulting in saving energy and reducing our fossil fuel dependence, thereby adding to our clean energy
initiative.
3. 1000kg capacity BIOGAS Plant: Water Heating System
KISS being a residential campus, produces a lot of food waste. In an effort to convert this food waste into useful energy, KISS has built a 1000 kg capacity Biogas plant. The product from this plant is fed to our kitchen to supplement cooking activity. Therefore it adds to our effort for Bio Gas Plant
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4. Fully Mechanized Steam based Kitchen:
Food preparation for 25,000 students is no mean task and needs full dedication of manpower and technology. It is also of paramount importance to cook the food hygienically. Looking at the volume and hygiene issues, KISS installed a fully mechanized steam based kitchen which serves the purpose by reducing time of cooking, Food containers at the mechanized Kitchen minimizing fuel & preparing hygienic food by directly using steam in cooking vessels.
5. 1000 kld Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP):
KISS has a huge responsibility towards keeping the campus clean. The amount of human waste/ Sewerage produced on a daily basis is humongous. In order to have a healthy environment KISS has commissioned a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP). After passing through different phases of the STP, the treated water is utilized towards The STP before commencement agricultural use and flushing purposes.
6. Mechanised Laundry:
KISS is also installing a fully mechanized Laundry to enable the students to clean clothes. It plays an important role in minimizing the use of water. It also reduces the burden of children to an extent. Washing machine’s before installation
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Important Collaborations has been established for the students and research scholars. United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA): KISS in partnership with United US Embassy India: Recognizing the
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is mission of KISS and contribution to implementing a project on “Empowering empower poorest of poor, the US Embassy young people with life skills through sponsored “English Access Micro building institutional capacity, imparting scholarship Program”. The program has life skills education and broadening been successful in gradually building up research base for Adolescent Reproductive writing, reading, listening & speaking skills and Sexual Health (ARSH) and Life Skill in English, for a group of selected students
Education (LSE)” for about 10,000 of KISS. The program provides a adolescents in the institute and more than foundation of English language skill to 550
200,000 across the state. The program aims talented students. to ensure the vulnerable tribal children’s The Centre for American studies stands as safer, informed and rewarding growing up an example of Indian-American process. collaboration in the field of education. The centre offers students the opportunity to United Nations Children’s Fund explore more about the United States-its (UNICEF): UNICEF in association with history, politics, culture etc. It provides a KISS has established a Children window onto the various options available Development Resource Centre (CDRC) as to the students in higher education part of the larger UNICEF-KIIT University especially concerning American studies. It joint initiative for the Centre for Children also works as a research centre and has Studies (CCS). The goal is to promote been a venue to various seminars and evidence-based policy making by building lectures in the past and we aspire to a knowledge base through action research continue to do so in the future and other development programmes on children’s issues focusing on the state of Bernard van Leer Foundation: KISS in
Odisha. Hence a resource center at KISS collaboration with the Bernard Van Leer
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Foundation has started the Mother tongue program, seminar and workshops for
Based Multilingual Education (MT based teachers and students, certificate and
MLE) to address the need of the diploma programmes and provide input indigenous children who are enrolled in mechanisms for policy development. This is the school. The organization has set up a also helping in capacity development of language lab in which indigenous children teachers along with providing holistic are taught in their own mother tongue so education to the tribal children. that they relate to their own culture and Give India: KISS is accredited with Give identify when they first enrolled in school. India. The main aim of Give India is to
ORACLE Education Foundation: As per an promote an effective and efficient giving agreement with Oracle Education culture that provides greater opportunities
Foundation; competition, professional to the poor in India. It is a vibrant development projects, Think Quest ‘philanthropy marketplace’ to ensure that library, local competitions, etc. will be held the most effective and efficient nonprofits regularly by KISS under ORACLE’s Think get access to resources. After a thorough
Quest programme. This program is scrutiny, KISS has been listed under Give instrumental in making students face India and gets support for various competitions in different streams activities. consequently to grow and seek British Council: British Council in opportunities for development. partnership with Diageo has launched the
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS): Young Women Social Entrepreneurship
The MoU between TISS and KISS aims to Development Programme which is being establish a framework for collaborative implemented at KISS. British Council also partnership on mutually agreed areas by provides E- library facilities which are promoting and co-opting human resources availed by the tribal students. The students for undertaking research, curriculum avail academic and non academic literature and pedagogy development, livelihood & and reference materials. skill building, counseling, training
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Hanseo University of Republic of Korea: Tata Steel Limited: KISS and Tata Steel
Hanseo University has been associated with have agreed to strengthen the relationship
KISS on various fronts, Mentor programs, between the industry and the institutions
Vocational training, sponsorships and other by developing collaboration in various aspects which has helped in the academic, research, training and staff development of children of KISS. Hanseo development activities. They will also
University is also providing Hanseo Mentor facilitate education of the children of the
Scholarships to these students. It is also displaced families at KISS and work for supporting the Girls Rugby team. They upliftment of the marginalized vulnerable have been instrumental in capacity building sections of the population. of the institution (KISS). AFS Intercultural Programs, India: KISS
Credibility Alliance/ Guidestar: KISS is along with KIIT University and KIIT accredited with Credibility Alliance and International School, have collaborated
Guidestar. Through these accreditations, with AFS Inda, to provide opportunities
KISS is committed towards enhancing for students to study abroad, and to also
Accountability and Transparency in the provide international students to do sector through good governance. Internships and volunteering at KISS.
National Mineral Development Corporate/ Foundation/ Institute
Corporation (NMDC): National Mineral Linkages: KISS is linked to various
Development Corporation (NMDC) in corporate houses based in Odisha as well colaboration with KISS is setting up a fully as in other parts of the country. Some of free residential school for tribal children at them include NALCO Foundation, Essel
Kanker in the state of Chhattisgarh. The Mining (Aditya Birla Group), OCL, Tata work for NMDC-KISS residential school is Sponge Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant, Max in progress. The school will follow Central Foundation, Air Liquide Foundation, Blue
Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Star Foundation, Honeywell India and curriculum with strength of 4000 poor Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd. tribal students.
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Major Events and Activities:
Annual Guardians Meet:
Tribal parents enrol their children in KISS and let them stay here under the custody of KISS staffs for years till they complete their education. Being a pioneering educational institute, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) believes in
respecting the A look at the gathering of guardians from one of the districts cultures of its parents. From its inception the institution has been encouraging the linguistically and culturally diverse families of the student’s to visit KISS at least once in a year so that they could rely on the efforts of KISS & realise how the institution has taken steps to materialize the dreams of the parents regarding their children. In that direction every year KISS organizes parents meet. In continuance to that th Dr. Samanta addressing the gathering of 50,000 people at KISS trend the 9 Annual Guardians Meet was th organized on 30 December, 2014
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The overall objective behind organizing the Guardians Meet is to help the parents of tribal students understand KISS's efforts and procedures for building the student’s career and to improve communication between the staffs of KISS and parents for a common understanding on the adopted strategy of KISS for enhancing the skills of children. Following are the
specific objectives: To appraise various Students and Guardians visiting one of the project stalls efforts of the institution that needs involvement of KISS staffs as well as the parents of tribal children. Parents are explained about the policy of KISS on keeping children in a home away from home. To help parents in communicating with the teachers regarding the study environment and process of teaching their children more effectively. An amicable environment for the parents was established so that they would feel comfortable in expressing their concerns regarding the study of their children. Students and their guardians going around the campus To find out different ways
of achieving the goal with the collective effort of parents and teachers.
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The event witnessed a congregation of more than 50,000 people which included the parents and guardians of the indigenous children at KISS. This event was graced by Hon’ble Founder, KIIT and KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Shrimati Saswati Bal, President KIIT and KISS and Sh. Students getting their guardians registered R.N Dash, Secretary KISS. Such a large gathering of indigenous people from all corners of Odisha as well as other states of Jharkand, Chattisgarh and Assam is quite a rare spectacle and managing all is also a very immense task and praiseworthy. Like every year the authorities at KISS made elaborate arrangements for the reception of the parents in the event. KISS had arranged for the food, accommodation and transport of the parents.
Parents and Guardians enjoying a sumptuous meal at the annual meet
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International Conference on Tribal People in the 21st Century The centre for American studies, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences organized an International Conference to deliberate and discuss issues challenging the tribal people in the 21st century. The main theme of the conference was “Tribal People in the 21st century: Problem and Prospects.” The conference was supported by KIIT University and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The conference was Dr. Samanta Welcoming the Dignitaries attended by Ambassadors and other diplomats representing nineteen different countries, Noted Academicians, Administrators, Developmental Specialists, Members of parliament and Legislative Assembly, Representatives of UN bodies and host of other participants. Shri Jual Oram , Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Government of India was the Chief Guest for the opening session. All together the conference was divided into two panel discussion sessions. Panel 1 “Empowering tribal girls and women: Experiences and Challenges” and Panel 2 “Alienation, Poverty and Cultural Identity of Indigenous People”. Various Dignitaries and participants at the inauguration ceremony speakers including ambassadors, Politicians and academicians deliberated in these two sessions. The conference was a grand success and paved the way for many more conferences to be organized by KISS in the future.
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Conference on Education for All The Centre for American Studies , Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences ( KISS) organized an International Conference on “Education for ALL” of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) from 14th-16th of February, 2015 . The Conference was attended by noted academicians, Scholars and Fulbright scholars from all over the world doing their research Fullbright Scholars attending the Conference study in India. Some of the important themes of the conference were “Language and Culture in Schools”, “Issues in Education”, “Poverty and Health” and “ Poverty and Empowerment. The Conference welcome address was delivered by the Hon’ble Founder of KIIT/KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta and the Regional Officer of USIEF Ms Piya Bahadur. The keynote address was however delivered by the Fulbright scholar Prof Christine Finnan, who A Full Bright Scholar addressing the gathering carried her research on KISS. The conference was the first of its kind in Odisha wherein such great numbers of Fulbright Scholars made their presence and participated to take the discussions on education forward.
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Seminar on Tribal Adolescents (UNFPA Delhi) A Conference on “Reaching Out to Tribal Adolescents: Needs, Priorities and Response” was held on 20th January 2015 in New Delhi, UNFPA office in which eminent speakers were invited to present their experiences. The seminar had presentations by a panel of members comprising of Prof. Sachidananda Sinha, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr. Shanta Sinha from MV Foundation, Ms. Amrita Sharma, Aajeevika Bureau and Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences to deliberate on the Institute’s vision for educating tribal adolescents girls. Dr Samanta highlighted the importance of educating young adolescence girls in addressing socio-economic issues. Two women achievers from KISS Ms Amrita Naik, a tribal student from Gajapati district pursuing her BBA at KIIT University and Ms Seema Hansdah, from the tribal district of Mayurbhanj and pursuing her MBA presented their wonderful journey from a small tribal village to being at KISS . The intellectual crowd present at the forum applauded and appreciated the work done by KISS in promoting and empowering girls.
Celebration of International Mother Language Day: 21st February 2015 vwas celebrated as the International Mother Language Day by Mother Tongue based multilingual education project (supported by Bernard van Leer Foundation) at KISS. Around 5000 primary students of different Dr. Samanta and otrher officials with the children at tribal communities studying here the Mother Tongue Lab participated in the mega event. The Founder of KIIT & KISS along with other senior officials were present at the event.
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KISS participates in World Education forum conference held at Incheon “World Education Forum 2015” was hosted and co-organized by UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, UN WOMEN, UNHCR, UNFPA & The World Bank at Incheon, Korea. Ms. Priyadarsini Mohanty, participated and represented KISS at that forum. She participated in different plenary sessions and also got the chance to know different quality education practices from different counties that participated and the technical A session under progress. support given by different UN agencies for projects. Apart from the above technical sessions she got chance to have personal and small group interaction with many education ministers from India, Japan, China, South Korea, Africa, Ghana, Kenya. The highlight of the conference was a meeting with Nobel laureate from India Mr Kailash Satyarthi. KISS has its first Full Bright Scholar Renowned Professor in Anthropology, Christine Finnan spent 6 months at KISS doing extensive research on the institute and its activities. She arrived in Bhubaneswar for this purpose with her lawyer husband George. Having passed Anthropology from Stanford University, USA and being a professor by occupation, she was eligible to be a Prof. Christine Finnan and her husband George with Dr. Samanta upon their arrival at KISS research Scholar under the Full bright program.
The Fulbright Program is highly competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William
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Fulbright in 1946. Under the Fulbright Program, competitively selected U.S. citizens may become eligible for scholarships to study, conduct research, or exercise their talents abroad; and citizens of other countries may qualify to do the same in the United States. The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide, operating in over 155 countries. Fifty- three Fulbright alumni have won Nobel Prizes.
International Internship and Voluntary Program (IIVP) A host of students and research scholars are invited at KISS under its International Internship and Volunteer Program. This year was no different with students from United States, Korea and other places visiting KISS to take up study in a few chosen fields. Some of them are
Hanseo University – Students from Hanseo University come twice a year to do voluntary services and other activities with children of the school. This year they also volunteered to do some social work outside the school. Along with the staff of KISS, they visited the beach and Volunteers during a beach cleaning Drive cleaned the beach near Konark. They were also involved with other activities at KISS. Girisha Arora- A student of grade 11th of Welhams Girls School, who conducted a study on KISS from the period Dec 2014- Jan 2015. She was actively involved with the students at KISS. She took classes of students, conducted quiz classes and was also involved in case study research.
Atte Kinnan - A student of architect from Sweden, came to KISS under the IIVP program with basic objective of developing a blueprint of schools in the districts. He was basically interested to develop new architectural designs for KISS model schools which could be cost effective and sustainable. His working period was from Jan to March 2015.
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Shreya Biswal - A student from an International school in New Delhi , studying in the 11th grade completed a project report on Mother tongue based Multi- Lingual program under the IIVP program. She was here for 10 days.
KISS Immunization Camps KISS has been immunizing students in the age group of 5-7, with MMR, DPT and Hepatitis Vaccinations every year in partnership with Max India Foundation. The Immunization camps are held twice a month with around 500 children vaccinated each month. A student being vaccinated Doctors from the Paediatric department of KIMS along with the Immunization team are involved during these camps. MAX India Foundation provides with the vaccines and volunteers to carry out the camps successfully. Each year around 1500 - 1600 children are vaccinated through these camps. This year around 980 children were immunized with MMR vaccines and 600 children were given Hepatitis vaccines. The children thus are provided with the best of health care at KISS. Apart from this Children are also administered other vaccines with donations received through Give India and other sources.
Lecture by Dr. Samanta at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Administration, Mussoorie. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KISS and KIIT, was invited as a guest speaker on April 7, 2015 to address the Officer Trainees of the IAS Professional Course Phase I 2014 Batch at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Dr. Samanta addressing the Officers Trainees Administration (LBSNAA),
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Mussoorie. LBSNAA is the premier institution in India which trains the officers of the Higher Civil Services of the country. The 2014 Batch comprised 183 IAS Officer Trainees including three from the Royal Bhutan Civil Services (RBCS). He covered one of the topics of the Health and Education Module taught to the Phase I Officer Trainees. Using his experiences of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), he addressed the trainees on ‘Innovations in Education and Health-Reaching the unreached’. He elaborated on how the KISS model can be replicated by other States in India so that it can have a wider community impact. While answering to the questions raised by the Officer Trainees, Dr. Samanta explained how he managed to raise funds for his institution and concluded his talk emphasizing on the kind of support and cooperation that private sector initiative like his own needs from the government wings.
CIFEJ Board Meeting The International Centre of Films for Children and Young People (CIFEJ) is an international nongovernmental organization emerging from the conference held by UNESCO in Edinburg in 1955 and is known as «Centre International de Film pour l’enfance et la Jeunesse-CIFEJ.
CIFEJ was founded under the auspices of UNESCO in order to promote excellence in the production of culturally diverse, entertaining, artistic, educational and informative Learning the art of film makeing audio-visual media especially designed for children and young people.
CIFEJ is working actively to contribute to the achievement of the humanitarian aims of UNESCO:
- Developing understanding among nations;
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- Respecting the rights of human being and the rights of children; - Respecting cultural diversity; - Showing tolerance for racial, linguistic, and religious differences
CIFEJ board members who attended the board meeting here at KISS: - Vice President: Faith Isiakpere accompanied by his wife, Firdoze Bulbulia - Executive Director: Elham Shirvani - Directors: - Volodymyr Diagilev - Vinod Ganatra - Sulafa Hijazi - Makki Kantola - Christine L. Mendoza
The board meeting was hosted by KIIT University and KISS. The meeting took place from the 15th till the 20th of January 2015. Along with the meeting the directors held a workshop with selected students of KISS and worked on making two
Children enjoying one of the movies being screened. animation movies and two documentary movies on the students. During the workshop the children were taught how to make
animation movies and documentaries. Apart from the board meeting and the workshop, the visiting board members also held screening of international and national children movies for the children at KISS which the children really enjoyed watching.
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Police Training program The Commissionerate police conducted a police training for the lower police officials starting with the havildars , constables and ASI to SI levels with the objective of changing the behavior, conduct and response of the police towards the public. This training program is an extention to the community policing approach of the commissionerate police which aimed at changing the image of the police by imparting training in yoga , meditation, time management, parenting and positive Dr. R P Sharma, Commissioner of Police ,addressing psychology. A research carried the trainees out by the project & Research team, KISS in almost all the police stations including the solely existing Mahila Police station stressed the need for such a training.
Objective
¾ To sensitize, change the outlook and behavioural practises of police personnel and motivate them to bring about a positive attitude in themselves. ¾ To impart training on subjects like : Yoga and Meditation, Time Management, Understanding one self, Human Rights and Understanding others, Concept of Right to Life with dignity, Life styles disorders, Stress Management, Positive Psychology, Parenting etc.
Proposed outcome
¾ It will have an impact on the overall attitude and conduct of the police. ¾ The training modules like yoga and meditation will have a healthier impact on the police officials if taken up on regular basis
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Cultural Activities Co-curricular activities of KISS bring out the hidden talents of the students to the fore. These activities provide a platform to the students to exhibit their potential and excel in their extra-curricular passions. Various cultural programs are regularly organized to provide a platform to students to showcase their talents through dance, drama, music and other performing arts. In order to retain the cultural heritage of Odisha as well as making the students feel regarding A Tribal Dance in Progress the significance of those festivals, KISS organizes festive atmosphere for its students. Students from various tribes celebrate tribal festivals like Sakrat Parab, Maghe Parab, Chaita Parab etc. and other festivals like Jagannath Rath Yatra, Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Basant Panchami etc. with traditional fervor thereby ‘Celebrating Diversity’. In order to encourage the students film stars of Odisha are also invited to celebrate the occasion with tribal children of the institute
KISS Satellite Centers
Various activities have been undertaken to sensitize the populace in all the tribal dominated districts of Odisha, Activities ranging from forming village level committees, Survey on various parameters at the District Block and Village levels, identification of needs and beneficiaries, Creating awareness on Education, Health & Hygiene.
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Dr. A. Samanta, welcoming Mr. Ram Dr. A. Samanta, along with Shri Upendra Vilas Paswan, Hon'ble Union Minister Kushwaha, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Distribution. Drinking Water & Sanitation
Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister Hon'ble Mr. Ali Abdulla Khalifa, Board of of Tribal Affairs addressing the students Trustees Member, Secretary General, Kingdom of KISS of Bahrain and His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Benaissaahrain among the children of KISS
Dr Achyuta Samanta welcoming Shri Dr Achyuta Samanta with His Excellency Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Minister of Miloslav Stasek, Ambassador, Embassy of State (Ind.), Labour and Employment the Czech Republic, New Delhi, and Govt. of India delegates from Czech Universities
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His Excellency Mr. France Kosinyane Padmashree Bibek Debroy, Eminent Morule, High Commissioner of South Economist & Member, NITI Aayog, Govt. Africa to India waveing to the children of India distributing sweets to KISS students on the occasion.
His Excellency Mr. Eivind S. Homme, Prof. Oliver Smithies, Nobel Laureate Norwegian Ambassador to Republic of India (2007) inaugurating the Science park along with Dr. Samanta and children at KISS dedicated to the children of KISS
Her Excellency Mrs. Marie Leontine Shri. Rajat Sharma Chief Editor and RAZANADRASOA, Charge’ d’ Affaires a.i. Chaiman India TV, during his visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar, dining hall at KISS. New Delhi with the children of KISS
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Hon’ble Dr. Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Dr. Achyuta Samanta along with His Judge, International Court of Justice, Excellency Mr. Ranjan Mathai, High The Hague & Former Judge, Supreme Commissioner of India to the U.K Court of India
Dr. Achyuta Samanta welcoming Dr. Madam Albina Du Boisrouvray, Kshatrapati Shivaji (IAS), CMD, SIDBI Founder, FXB sharing a light moment Bank during his visit to KISS. with students of KISS
Prof. Ferid Murad, Nobel Laureate in His Lordship Shri Justice Lyonpo Physiology or Medicine, 1998 unveiling Sonam Tobgye, Hon'ble Chief Justice of a stone plaque in his honour at KISS in Bhutan at KISS the presence of Dr. A. Samanta.
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Dr. Samanta with His Excellency Mr. Dr. Samanta welcoming His Excellency Ubaldo Garcia Ruiz, Ambassador Mr. Jorge Cardenas Robles, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, of the Republic of Costa Rica to India. Embassy of Bolivia at KISS
Dr. Samanta With Mr. Torben Due, His Excellency Mr. Hatem Tageldin, Representative & Country Director, Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt to World Food Programme (WFP) India at India addressing the students of KISS KISS
Students from Czech University of Life Artists from various countries during Sciences along with their Vice-Dean Prof. their visit to KIIT and KISS. Jana during their visit to KISS.
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Ambassadors, High Commissioners and senior official from the Embassy of various countries enjoying an evening with the children of KISS. They were at KISS to participate in the conference on Tribal people in the 21st century. Representation from Columbia, Burkina Faso, Croatia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Uganda, Czech Republic, Burundi, Senegal, Peru and Bolivia.
Hon’ble Dr. Justice Meena V. Gomber, Dr. Samanta With Ms. Akila Urankar, Judicial Member, Armed Force Tribunal, President, Business Standard Ltd, Jaipur (Former Judge, Rajasthan High Court) discussing about KISS presented a memento by Dr. Samanta at KISS
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Our Board (Office Bearers)
Sl. Name Position on Board Occupation
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1 Smt. Saswati Bal President Social Work
2 Shri Gopal Champati Vice President Social Work
3 Shri Rabindra Nath Dash Secretary Social Work
4 Dr. Prashanta Kumar Routray Treasurer Social Work
5 Mr. Gobardhan Nayak Joint Secretary Service
Staff Allocation
School College Non Teaching
235 31% 412 103 55% 14%
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Financial Management of KISS
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) was started in the year 1993 with just 125 tribal students. With the growth of KIIT Group of Institutions, KISS has also grown as the biggest residential tribal institute of the country. KIIT is the backbone of KISS. Now, 25,000 tribal children of 62 tribes, including 13 primitive tribes, are pursuing their education from Class-1 to post-graduation levels in KISS. The sources of income of KISS are as following;
x As per the resolution passed by the KIIT Society, 5% of the total turnover of KIIT amounting to Rs. 40.99 crores (approx.) is donated to KISS as a charitable work/social responsibility. x As per the statutory rules of the KIIT University, each and every staff contributes 3% of his/her gross salary to KISS amounting to Rs. 4.34 crores (approx.). x The Contractors/Vendors of KIIT Group of Institutions contributed to KISS an amount of Rs. 1.17 crores (approx.). x The donations from civil society and well-wishers contribute benevolently for this noble cause amounting to Rs. 9.29 crores (approx.). x Donations received from different organizations, corporate houses like Give India amounting to Rs. 9.10 cores (approx.). x Sale proceeds of vocational products produced by KISS amounting to Rs.0.35 crores (approx.). Total recurring expenditure for the year 2014-15 is Rs. 65.24 crores. Total 5% seats in professional education programmes of KIIT University are reserved for meritorious students from KISS. Several meritorious students from KISS are studying free of cost in KIIT Group of Institutions in technical and professional courses, such as Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), Dental Sciences & Surgery, Nursing, Engineering, Masters in Computer Application (MCA), Bachelor / Masters in Law, Management (MBA), Diploma in Engineering, etc. This involves a financial outlay of Rs. 25 crores (appox). KIIT University also provides support services by way of visiting faculty, transpiration, maintenance for electricity / water supply system, medical assistance, security, etc. and these costs will add upto further Rs. 10.00 crores Thus the overall Recurring costs will be in the range of Rs. 110.00 crores. This does not exclude Non- recurring expenses of Rs. 27.40 crores, received in the form of Corpus contribution of Rs. 17.40 crores and Rs. 10.00 crores loan for up-gradation of college facilities.
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Audit Report for 2014-2015
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Daily Assembly of 25,000 Children @ KALINGA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (KISS) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India