Sadasiba Samantaray

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I was deeply touched by the warm welcome I received in Milișăuți, Romania.

Despite the rain, so many little children waited to welcome the Honourable Ambassador of India to Romania and me. More than seven groups of little children presented beautiful dances, songs and music. Their performances touched my heart.

I feel deeply honoured to have received the Honorary Citizenship of Milișăuți and the “Key to the City of Bârlad”. The love and warmth I received in both cities will always remain close to my heart.

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

We're pleased to enter into an MoU with Häfele India Private Limited, another step toward deeper industry engagement, shared knowledge, and collaborative opportunities.

Together, we look forward to translating this partnership into meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students and community.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

A very proud moment for our KIIT & KISS family as 54 of our student-athletes will represent India at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan.

From 14 athletes at the last Asian Games in Hangzhou to 54 this time, this journey makes me very happy. Our KIITians and KISSians will represent the country across seven sports, with 45 athletes in Athletics alone.

I am especially happy that Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who won Gold for India at the previous Asian Games, has been chosen as one of India’s flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony. Along with him, many of our experienced and young athletes will once again carry the hopes of the nation.

It also gives me great joy to see nine athletes from Odisha, including young talents from our tribal communities, being part of the Indian contingent.

For many years, we have tried our best at KIIT & KISS to give our sportspersons the facilities, coaching and support they need to fulfil their dreams. Seeing 54 of them wearing the India jersey at one Asian Games is very special for me.

My best wishes to all our athletes. Give your best for India and make the country proud.

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

From prayers and rituals to smiles, colours and shared moments, students and staff came together to celebrate Vishwakarma Puja with energy and enthusiasm.

Highlights from the celebrations!

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ପବିତ୍ର ବିଶ୍ୱକର୍ମା ପୂଜା ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ।

ସୃଷ୍ଟି ଓ ନିର୍ମାଣର ଦେବତା
ଭଗବାନ ବିଶ୍ୱକର୍ମାଙ୍କ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦରେ
ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରେ ସୁଖ, ସମୃଦ୍ଧି, ସଫଳତା
ଓ ଶାନ୍ତି ଭରିଯାଉ।

କର୍ମକ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ସଫଳତା ମିଳୁ,
ବ୍ୟବସାୟରେ ଉନ୍ନତି ଏବଂ ପରିବାରରେ ସୁଖ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ବୃଦ୍ଧି ହେଉ ଏତିକି କାମନା।

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को उनके 76वें जन्मदिन पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

आज का दिन मेरे 40,000 प्यारे @kissfoundation आदिवासी बच्चों के लिए सेवा और प्रार्थना का विशेष अवसर रहा। सुबह ओडिशा सरकार द्वारा आयोजित रक्तदान कार्यक्रम में लगभग 3,000 KIIT और KISS के बच्चों ने रक्तदान कर मानव सेवा में अपना योगदान दिया।

इसके बाद सभी 40,000 KISS आदिवासी बच्चों ने मिलकर माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी का जन्मदिन मनाया। बच्चों ने महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ के समक्ष पूजा-अर्चना की, दीप जलाए और उनके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य, सुख एवं दीर्घायु के लिए प्रार्थना की।

40,000 पवित्र हृदयों से निकली ये प्रार्थनाएँ और शुभकामनाएँ अपने आप में बहुत विशेष हैं। महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी को सदैव स्वस्थ रखें और उन्हें देश की सेवा करते रहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी को उनके 76वें जन्मदिन पर पुनः हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

जय जगन्नाथ।

@PMOIndia

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Yesterday evening was very special as I joined the Ganesh Puja celebration at the Ambani family residence, Antilia, in Mumbai, on the kind invitation of Smt. Nita Ambani Ji.

In the midst of the Puja and so many guests, Nita Ji, Mukesh Ji and Anant Ji personally took time out to receive me and spend time with me. We had a warm interaction and discussed several things close to our hearts.

During the evening, I spent a few minutes interacting with Anant Ambani Ji and found him to be very warm, humble and wonderful, despite the stature he holds.

I have always admired their simplicity, warmth and respect for people. I am very grateful to the entire Ambani family for their love and respect for my work. The evening was special with the darshan and blessings of Ganpati Bappa.

[KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences @kissfoundation]

Ganesh Puja at KISS was a beautiful celebration of faith, culture and togetherness.

Our students, faculty and staff came together to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha, filling the campus with devotion, joy and festive energy.

As we welcome Vighnaharta, may his blessings bring wisdom to our students, strength to face every challenge and hope for every new beginning.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ବିଘ୍ନବିନାଶକ, ବିଦ୍ୟା ଓ ବୁଦ୍ଧିର ଦେବତା ପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଗଣେଶଙ୍କ ପବିତ୍ର ଚରଣରେ ଆଜି ମୋର ଭକ୍ତିପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା। ତାଙ୍କର ଦିବ୍ୟ କୃପା ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନକୁ ଆନନ୍ଦ, ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧିରେ ପରିପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କରୁ। ପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଗଣେଶ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ବାଧାବିଘ୍ନ ଦୂର କରନ୍ତୁ, ସୁସ୍ଥ, ସୁଖ, ଜ୍ଞାନ, ସଫଳତା ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ପାଇଁ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରନ୍ତୁ। ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ପରିବାରରେ ସୁଖ, ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ମଙ୍ଗଳର ଦୀପ ସଦା ପ୍ରଜ୍ୱଳିତ ରହୁ।

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to know that the United Nations has declared 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date has a special connection with India, as the Government of India had launched the national ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ campaign on the same day, 27 November 2024, to work towards a child-marriage-free India.

At KISS, we have always believed that education is one of the strongest ways to protect a girl child from early marriage and give her the confidence to decide her own future. Over the years, we have seen many of our KISSian girls complete their higher education, become independent and marry around the age of 25–26 or later.

KISS has been working on this issue for many years through education, awareness and community outreach. Since 2022, our partnership with Jhpiego has taken this work further through peer education, tribal languages and traditional art forms. This effort also supports the spirit of Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, launched on 27 November 2024, towards making India free from child marriage.

One of our KISSian girls from Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, herself a survivor of child marriage, is today pursuing higher education at KISS-DU and creating awareness in her own community. Stories like hers show how education can change the course of a girl’s life.

This decision of the United Nations gives more strength to the efforts being made everywhere to end child marriage and protect the future of every girl.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very proud of my lovable KIIT & KISS cyclists for their wonderful performance at the 2nd State MTB Cycling Championship 2026 and Asmita Khelo India at Mahendragiri.

Our cyclists won 30 medals — 12 Gold, 10 Silver and 8 Bronze — and became Overall Champions, besides winning the Youth, Sub-Junior and Junior team categories and finishing runners-up in the Senior category.

Cycling has been an important part of our sports ecosystem, and I am glad that our athletes are able to train regularly at our own international-standard velodrome at KIIT. Such facilities are created so that our young sportspersons can practise well and prepare themselves for bigger competitions.

I am very happy to see our young boys and girls doing so well in cycling and bringing laurels to KIIT & KISS.

Heartiest congratulations to all our cyclists, coaches and the entire sports team. Keep working hard and keep making us proud.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome Mr Kamlesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Listenlights, to our KIIT & KISS campuses today.

He spent time visiting both campuses and saw the work being done here closely. I was happy to hear his appreciation for KIIT, KISS and the efforts we have been making in education and social development.

His visit is also special as KIIT and Listenlights are coming together through an MoU, which will open new avenues for industry–academia collaboration and create more learning and career opportunities for our students.

My sincere thanks to him for his visit, his kind words and encouragement.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I am very much happy to meet and pay my regards in person to Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Ji (@vishnudsai), Hon’ble Governor Shri Ramen Deka Ji (@GovernorCG), and Hon’ble Speaker Dr Raman Singh Ji (@drramansingh) during my half-day visit to Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

During our interaction, I shared the work I have been doing for the last three decades in the field of education and tribal empowerment. We also had a very positive discussion on establishing a KISS branch in Raipur, with the support of the Government of Chhattisgarh, for the tribal children of the state, following the encouragement and advice of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Hon’ble Governor and Hon’ble Speaker.

I am very grateful to all three of them for the love, affection and respect they showed me during my visit, and for encouraging this work for the tribal children of Chhattisgarh.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Proud of my lovable KISSian girls, who are now Champions of the 39th State Youth Basketball Championship.

Soon after their victory, they came with the trophy to share their happiness with me. I could see the pride on their faces. For me, this is the happiness of KISS —to see our children study, play, win and move ahead in life with confidence.

My best wishes to all the girls and their coaches. Keep going, my dear KISSians. Many more achievements are waiting for you.

[KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences @kissfoundation]

The KISS family was delighted to welcome Mr Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India Limited, to the campus today.

During his visit, he interacted with members of the KISS family, explored the campus and saw closely the facilities and initiatives created for the education and empowerment of tribal children.

His warm appreciation for the vision of Dr Achyuta Samanta and the scale of work being carried out at KISS was deeply encouraging.

We thank Mr Tiwary for spending time with us and for his kind words and valuable appreciation.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy and honoured to welcome Padma Bhushan Param Pujya Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara Ji to our KIIT & KISS campuses today.

Didi Maa spent a good amount of time at KISS, went around the campus, saw the facilities and interacted with our lovable KISSians. She told us that she had heard about KISS earlier, but seeing the work with her own eyes and at such a large scale made her very happy and surprised.

Her words touched me deeply because Didi Maa herself has been doing wonderful work for children, women and society through Vatsalyagram for many years.

When someone who has devoted her own life to service appreciates our small effort at KISS, it gives me great encouragement.

My sincere respect and gratitude to Param Pujya Didi Maa Ji for her blessings, kind words and affection for our children.

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

At KIIT, our vision is to build an ecosystem where academic excellence, holistic development, and social responsibility go hand in hand.

Under the visionary leadership of our Founder, Prof. (Dr) Achyuta Samanta, we have built not just classrooms and campuses, but a community rooted in inclusivity, innovation, and impact.

Our achievements, from national honours to global recognitions, are a testament to the collective effort of our students, faculty, and staff who continue to drive this vision forward.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy and proud that four of my lovable KISSians have been selected to represent India at the Asia Rugby Emirates U-18 Sevens 2026 in Qingdao, China.

For young players, an opportunity like this can become a turning point in life. I know how much discipline, hard work and patience goes behind reaching this stage. I wish all four of them a wonderful tournament. Enjoy the game, play your natural game and return with good memories and greater confidence.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Team @ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, which has been successfully placed into its intended orbit from Sriharikota today.

EOS-05 will further strengthen India’s Earth observation capabilities and support important applications including agriculture, environmental monitoring and disaster management.

Another proud achievement by our scientists and engineers, taking India’s space journey further ahead. Best wishes to the entire ISRO family for many more successes.