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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the 12th International Day of Yoga, I convey my best wishes to all.

Yoga is Bharat’s precious gift to the world. It gives strength to the body, peace to the mind and balance to life. In today’s busy world, Yoga is very important for good health, discipline and healthy ageing. I feel happy that it has become a global movement and people across the world are accepting it as a way of healthy and peaceful living.

Let us practise Yoga regularly and live a healthy, peaceful and meaningful life. Happy International Day of Yoga.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I feel very happy to know that the Achyuta Samanta India Initiative of CUNY, The City University of New York, is carrying forward meaningful activities in my name on foreign soil, as they celebrated the International Day of Yoga today in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, New York.

Yoga is Bharat’s gift to the world. It gives peace to the mind, strength to the body and balance to life.

My heartfelt gratitude to CUNY, the Consulate General of India, New York, and all associated with this beautiful initiative.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that KIIT Deemed to be University has signed 9 international MoUs with leading universities from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Poland, Mexico and Georgia during the IAUP Conference 2026 held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

These partnerships will further strengthen KIIT’s global academic engagement through student and faculty exchange, joint research, study abroad programmes, academic collaborations and knowledge sharing.

My sincere thanks to the leadership of all our partner universities for their trust, cooperation and willingness to join hands with KIIT. These partnerships will open new global opportunities for our students, faculty and staff.

My best wishes to our new partner universities:

• Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan
• Khalel Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, Kazakhstan
• Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Kazakhstan
• Central Asian University, Uzbekistan
• International School of Finance Technology and Science, Uzbekistan
• Siam University, Thailand
• University of Technology and Arts in Applied Sciences in Warsaw, Poland
• CETYS University System, Mexico
• Caucasus University, Georgia

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Stone Music Performance.

Happy to welcome Mr Tokio Hasegawa Ji, Director of Mithila Museum, Japan, along with twelve musicians and performers to KIIT today for the Stone Music India Tour 2026.

Mr Hasegawa Ji has spent many years building a beautiful cultural bridge between India and Japan through art, music and the preservation of Mithila paintings. His love for Indian culture is truly inspiring.

Our students and staff had the opportunity to witness their unique Stone Music performance at KIIT. Such programmes make education more meaningful, because students learn not only from books, but also from art, culture, creativity and human connection.

I thank Mr Hasegawa Ji and the entire team from Japan for visiting KIIT. May the friendship between India and Japan continue to grow stronger through culture, music and love.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Proud of my 20 lovable KIIT and KISS students for performing Shakespeare’s plays in Santali language today in Bhubaneswar, before a distinguished gathering of respected guests from different fields.

After their return from Romania, they had performed at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, before ambassadors, diplomats and other eminent guests. Today, they once again made all of us proud in Bhubaneswar. Everyone loved and appreciated their performance so much.

For me, this is a matter of great happiness. Our children are taking Santali language, tribal culture and the pride of Odisha to such respected platforms.

My heartiest congratulations to all the students, teachers and team members who worked sincerely for this beautiful performance.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

KIIT Deemed to be University has once again continued its global presence in the QS World University Rankings 2027. For a young university like KIIT, being featured in this prestigious global ranking for the second consecutive year is a matter of great satisfaction and encouragement.

I am happy to share that KIIT is the highest-ranked private/deemed university from Eastern India in the QS World University Rankings 2027. KIIT continues to stand among India’s leading universities across both government and private institutions, carrying forward its strong performance with consistency. It has also achieved the 4th position in the category of Large Comprehensive Private Universities with a High Research Focus, reflecting our growing strength in academics, research, innovation and global outlook.

Rankings always remind us that there is no end to learning, improving and working harder. We remain committed to strengthening KIIT further and taking it to greater heights in the years ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Warm birthday wishes to Padma Bhushan Shri @Leander Paes Ji.

He has made India proud across the world through his dedication, discipline and extraordinary achievements in tennis. His Olympic medal and Grand Slam victories will always inspire young sportspersons.

Prayers from 40,000 pure souls of @KISSFoundation children for his good health, happiness and long life.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome a five-member delegation from Newcastle University, UK, led by Professor Nigel Harkness, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, to KIIT and KISS as part of our ongoing collaboration.

We had meaningful discussions on academics, research, innovation, sustainability, environment, agriculture, engineering and future opportunities for our students and faculty.

They visited KIIT and KISS campuses, interacted with our faculty members and appreciated the infrastructure, academic environment and the work being done here.

I am happy that KIIT and Newcastle University are continuing this journey with a shared thought for knowledge, research and service to society. My sincere thanks to the entire delegation for visiting KIIT and KISS.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଅନ୍ୟତମ କୃଷି ଭିତ୍ତିକ ଗଣପର୍ବ ହେଉଛି 'ରଜ'। ଆଜି ରଜ ସଂକ୍ରାନ୍ତି ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭକାମନା। ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ରଜପର୍ବକୁ ଅତି ଆନନ୍ଦ ଉଲ୍ଲାସ ସହକାରେ ପାଳନ କରିଥାନ୍ତି। ରଜପର୍ବ ମାତା ଧରିତ୍ରୀ, ଝିଅ, ମହିଳା ଏବଂ ଆମର ସୁନ୍ଦର ସଂସ୍କୃତିକୁ ସମ୍ମାନ କରିବାକୁ ଶିଖାଏ। ରଜପର୍ବ ଅବସରରେ ଦୋଳି, ପିଠା, ପାନ, ନୂତନ ପୋଷାକ ଏବଂ ଏକତାର ଆନନ୍ଦ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଭାବରେ ବାନ୍ଧି ରଖିଥାଏ। ରଜ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ମନରେ ଖୁସି, ଆନନ୍ଦ ଆଣୁ, ପରିବାର ସ୍ନେହରେ ଭରିଯାଉ, ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ସୁଖ, ଉତ୍ତମ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ଶାନ୍ତି ପ୍ରଦାନ କରନ୍ତୁ ଏତିକି ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା।

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

During my one-day visit to Switzerland, I felt very happy to meet my dear friend and brother, Mr Fabio Azevedo, President of FIVB.

We share a very warm and close relationship. Our discussion was full of love, ideas and hope for the future of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.

We spoke about how volleyball can reach new heights, how more opportunities can be created for young players, and how KIIT and KISS can contribute more to the global volleyball movement.

I am grateful to Mr Fabio and the FIVB family for their trust, affection and encouragement. Together, we will continue to work for the growth of volleyball in India and across the world.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to meet our KIIT athletes today. They came to share their medals and trophies after their wonderful performance at the 72nd State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 held at Cuttack.

I feel proud that our athletes became Champions in the Girls U-20 and Girls U-23 categories, secured the Overall Championship Runners-Up Trophy, and won 33 medals — 16 Gold, 10 Silver and 7 Bronze. They also created 6 New Meet Records.

My heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners, record holders, coaches and support staff. Special appreciation to Shri Sanjay Garnaik, a renowned athletics coach, and the entire athletics team for their sincere efforts.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I feel very happy to share that the FIVB–KIIT–KISS Centre of Excellence for Volleyball at KIIT has been elevated to an International Centre of Excellence for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball by FIVB.

This announcement was made at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of FIVB President Dr Fabio Azevedo and the FIVB leadership.

This is a proud moment for KIIT, KISS, Odisha and India. What started as a centre to support Indian volleyball players will now become a global platform for players, coaches and sports professionals from different countries. It will also give international athletes the opportunity to study at KIIT and KISS while receiving world-class volleyball and beach volleyball training.

I am thankful to Dr Fabio Azevedo and the entire FIVB leadership for their trust and encouragement.

My dream is to see India represented in Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at the Olympic Games. I believe this International Centre of Excellence will help us identify, train and prepare young talents for the future, including our long-term aim towards Brisbane Olympics 2032.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to see my 20 lovable KIIT & KISS students performing Shakespeare’s plays in Santali language at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, before a distinguished gathering of more than 500 people, including over 200 ambassadors, high commissioners and diplomats, after their return from Romania.

They had earlier presented Santali language and tribal culture at the International Shakespeare Festival in Romania. Today also, everyone appreciated them so much.

For me, this is a matter of great happiness. Our children are taking the language, culture and pride of our soil to such respected platforms.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Football Team on winning the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026.

A proud moment for India. Our daughters have shown great spirit, teamwork and determination, defeating Bangladesh 3-1 in the final and bringing glory to the nation.

@IndianFootball

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Our lovable KISSians, who were part of the 20 KIIT and KISS students selected under the fully funded Erasmus+ KA171 Student Mobility Programme at the University of Craiova, Romania, returned to the KISS campus today and were given a warm welcome by the KISS family.

During their stay in Romania, they represented India, Odisha, Santali language and tribal culture on an international platform. They performed Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet in Santali language at the International Shakespeare Festival, where participants from over 30 countries witnessed and appreciated their talent.

After their return, they also had the privilege of meeting the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, who appreciated their participation and performances. They also performed at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, before a distinguished gathering of more than 500 people, including over 200 ambassadors, high commissioners and diplomats.

KISS is proud of its students. Their journey from KISS to Romania and back is a beautiful example of how education, opportunity and confidence can take tribal children to the global stage.

Heartiest congratulations to all our students. May they continue to make KISS, Odisha and India proud.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that KIIT & KISS have been recognised by the FIT India Movement as Model Campuses for the Vehicle-Free Campus Initiative and felicitated with the FERN Award.

This recognition gives us great happiness because it is connected with health, fitness, cycling, clean mobility and care for the environment.

A bicycle is not only a means of transport. It is a simple friend of health, discipline and nature. At KIIT and KISS, we always try to encourage our students and staff to follow healthy and eco-friendly practices in daily life.

I am thankful to FIT India, Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, for recognising the efforts of KIIT and KISS.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome the Krishnavataram movie team to KIIT and KISS today for the screening and promotion of the film.

The film beautifully presents the life, love, devotion and message of Lord Krishna. Such films help our young generation remain connected with Indian culture, spirituality and values.

I felt very happy that the team interacted with our students and appreciated the campus, the discipline of our children and the atmosphere of KIIT and KISS.

My best wishes to the entire team of Krishnavataram. May the blessings of Lord Krishna be with all.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Day 2 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

After yesterday’s beautiful programme, I felt very happy to see my 20 lovable KIIT and KISS students once again performing Shakespeare’s plays in Santali language after their return from Romania.

The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, two Hon’ble Members of Parliament and many respected dignitaries. I felt very happy that all of them appreciated the performance of our children.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

74th Honorary Doctorate

Humbled to receive my 74th Honorary Doctorate from IES, Strasbourg (France), for my contributions to society over the last three decades.

I am deeply grateful to IES, Strasbourg, its Founder, Ms Soula Kyriakou, and its Co-founder, Ms Zinaida Kyriakou, for this honour. It gives me more strength to continue working for society and humanity.

Happy that KIIT has also signed an MoU with IES, Strasbourg, to further strengthen meaningful collaboration and create new opportunities for students and faculty.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Sharing a photo with the young Bihu artiste whose graceful performance made our KIMS@20 celebration at KIIT campus more joyful and memorable.