SUDHAMAYA BEHERA

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

75th Honorary Doctorate

Deeply humbled to receive my 75th Honorary Doctorate from Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, a State University of Rajasthan, at a Special Convocation held at Lok Bhavan, Jaipur today.

It was a matter of great honour to receive the degree from Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan and Chancellor of the University, Shri Haribhau Bagde. I am grateful to Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Higher & Technical Education Minister Dr Prem Chand Bairwa, the Hon’ble Ministers and MLAs, the leadership of Maharaja Ganga Singh University and all the distinguished persons present on this special occasion.

This honour is very special to me. It is my 75th Honorary Doctorate, conferred by a government university through a Special Convocation at Lok Bhavan. Such recognition gives me more strength and also greater responsibility to continue working for the people in society.

Above all, this honour has come just two days before the 10th Punyatithi of my beloved mother, Nilimarani Samanta. I dedicate it to her sacred memory, her struggles, sacrifices and blessings. Whatever little I have been able to do in life is because of the values she gave me.

My heartfelt gratitude to Maharaja Ganga Singh University, especially the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr Manoj Dixit, and everyone associated with this honour. It will always remain very close to my heart.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I am deeply humbled to receive the Global Visionary Award for Inclusive Education at the IFIP World Inclusion Conference India 2026 in New Delhi today. This honour recognises the journey of inclusive education, tribal empowerment and social transformation through KIIT and KISS.

The International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP), United Kingdom, is a global network working across more than 140 countries to promote inclusion in education and society. Its two-day conference, being held in India for the first time, has brought together more than 200 leading educators, policymakers, inclusion practitioners and leaders from different countries to discuss equity, accessibility and equal opportunities for every learner. Receiving this recognition from such a global platform is very special to me.

My heartfelt gratitude to IFIP and everyone associated with this honour. It will always remain very close to my heart.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Congratulations to my lovable KIITian Praveen Chithravel on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s Triple Jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. I feel very happy to see him bring glory to India and make the entire KIIT-KISS family proud.

Congratulations also to Tejaswin Shankar on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Decathlon and creating history as the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in this event. His achievement has made the entire country proud.

My best wishes to both of them for many more achievements in the days ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

10 years have passed since Maa left her mortal presence. Yet, not a single day has passed when I have not felt her presence and blessings in my life.

I lost my father when I was only four years old. From that day, Maa became everything to me—my mother, father, teacher, my best friend, strength and greatest support. Amidst extreme poverty and countless struggles, she raised all seven of us single-handedly. I never saw her lose courage or complain about her difficulties.

Maa never asked for anything for herself. Her only wish was that I should serve people, care for the poor and work for the development of our village and society. Whatever I am today and whatever I have been able to do through KIIT, KISS and KIMS is only because of her sacrifice, values and blessings.

On her 10th Punyatithi, my heartfelt tributes to my Maa—my first teacher, my greatest strength and my eternal hero.

I pray before Mahaprabhu Jagannath for the eternal peace of her sacred soul.

My Mother, My Hero.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that 13 of my lovable KISSians have qualified for the prestigious National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students, enabling them to pursue Ph.D. programmes with a fellowship stipend of ₹45,000 per month. Of the 13 students who qualified, two belong to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. This gives me special happiness.

At KISS, education is not limited to the classroom. Along with their regular studies, our students are guided and groomed for competitive examinations and other important opportunities. A large number of KISS students continue to achieve success in different fields.

This is the beauty of KISS. Children from humble tribal backgrounds are moving forward through education, building a good future for themselves and also becoming capable of supporting their parents and families.

I am sure these young scholars will become good researchers and contribute to society through their knowledge. Heartiest congratulations to all of them, their teachers and mentors. My best wishes for their research journey ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the auspicious occasion of Bahuda Yatra, I offer my prayers to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra as they begin their return journey to Srimandir from Shri Gundicha Temple.
May Mahaprabhu bless everyone with peace, happiness and good health.
Jai Jagannath.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that KIIT School of Management (@ksombbsr ) has once again been recognised among India's finest, securing the 2nd Rank in India and emerging as the No. 1 BBA Institution in Eastern India in the TIMES BBA Education Ranking Survey 2026.

This recognition belongs to our students whose dreams inspire us, our dedicated faculty and staff whose commitment never wavers, our parents and alumni who continue to place their trust in us, and every well-wisher who has been a part of the KIIT family.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble tribute to the brave soldiers who fought with great courage to protect our motherland. We shall always remain indebted to those who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. My salute to our Armed Forces.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, I pay my humble tribute to the People’s President. His simple life, love for children and faith in the dreams of young minds continue to guide us. He will always remain in the hearts of every Indian.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

The KIIT & KISS family is set to welcome our lovable KIITian, Ms Jyotirmayee Nayak, as she returns to KIIT after winning Indian Idol Season 16.

As a KIIT alumna and Odisha’s proud daughter, her achievement has brought immense happiness to the entire KIIT family and the people of Odisha. We will welcome her and celebrate this proud achievement at the KIIT campus from 4:00 PM onwards. I invite everyone to watch us live at https://t.co/GvUjHPtbH1 and bless her for a bright musical journey ahead.

#KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

What a proud and happy occasion for all of us. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Jyotirmayee Nayak has shown how talent, discipline and determination can lead to great success. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, making every KIITian and every Odia feel proud of her extraordinary achievement. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

It is with great joy that we celebrate this historic achievement. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol as Jyotirmayee Nayak becomes the first Odia contestant to win the main Indian Idol title. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

The success of our alumna Jyotirmayee Nayak has brought immense pride to the institution. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Odisha’s musical talent has once again received national recognition. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

The success of our alumna Jyotirmayee Nayak has brought immense pride to the institution. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Odisha’s musical talent has once again received national recognition. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

A proud moment for every teacher and staff member of KIIT. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Jyotirmayee Nayak’s achievement shows the importance of supporting talent alongside education. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

Congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on this outstanding achievement. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and her victory has brought smiles to the faces of countless people across Odisha. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[Naveen Patnaik @Naveen_Odisha]

ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଝିଅ ଜ୍ୟୋତିର୍ମୟୀ ନାୟକ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆନ୍ ଆଇଡଲ୍ ୧୬ର ବିଜେତା ହୋଇ ସଭିଙ୍କ ଗୌରବ ସାଜିଛନ୍ତି। ନିଜ ଦକ୍ଷତା ବଳରେ ସେ ହାସଲ କରିଥିବା ସଫଳତା ସମଗ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପାଇଁ ଗର୍ବର ବିଷୟ। ତାଙ୍କର ଆହୁରି ସଫଳତା ଓ ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳ ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ କାମନା କରୁଛି। #IndianIdol #Odisha

[Mohan Charan Majhi @MohanMOdisha]

ଇଣ୍ଡିଆନ୍ ଆଇଡଲ୍ ସିଜନ୍-୧୬ର ବିଜେତା ହୋଇ ଆମ ମାଟିର ନାଁ ସାରା ଦେଶରେ ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳ କରିଥିବା ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଝିଅ ଜ୍ୟୋତିର୍ମୟୀ ନାୟକଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ଅଶେଷ ସ୍ନେହ, ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ।

ତାଙ୍କର ଏହି ସଫଳତା ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଅଗଣିତ ଯୁବ ପ୍ରତିଭା ଓ ଉଦୀୟମାନ କଳାକାରଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଏକ ବଡ଼ ପ୍ରେରଣା। ଜ୍ୟୋତିର୍ମୟୀଙ୍କ ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ କାମନା କରୁଛି।

[SUDHAMAYA BEHERA @Sudhamaya_]

It is a matter of immense pride that KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol. Heartiest congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on winning Indian Idol Season 16 and bringing great honour to Odisha and the KIIT family. #KIITianJyotirmayee