Amit Bakshi

Academician || Researcher || Faculty of School of Electronics Engineering 📡💻 ||
@KIITUniversity, Bhubaneswar, India

[Amit Bakshi @abakshi07]

Celebrated the 13th International Day of Art of Giving at Prasanti Vihar with the spirit of #ShareToShine
Spreading kindness, happiness, care, and love through small acts of giving. Inspired by the visionary initiative of Prof. (Dr.) @achyuta_samanta Sir.
#ArtOfGiving #AOG2026

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Today, I celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with my lovable KISS children, who represent the strength, culture and beautiful traditions of indigenous communities.

For the last 35 years, I have dedicated my life to the education and empowerment of indigenous children. Through KISS, our effort has always been to give them quality education, healthcare, food, opportunities and dignity, while ensuring that they remain proud of their language, culture and roots.

What gives me the greatest happiness today is seeing my KISS children becoming doctors, engineers, teachers, sportspersons, civil servants and changemakers, and bringing positive change to their families and communities.

I have always believed that education is the best way to empower indigenous communities without taking them away from their identity and culture. On this special day, I once again dedicate myself to their education, dignity and development.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I felt very happy to interact with the 28 students and 10 faculty members from the City University of New York (CUNY) who are here as part of our IndiaTrek initiative. They come from different parts of the world and are presently studying and teaching at CUNY. Some of them are also associated with the research centre at CUNY named after me.

After spending more than a week at KIIT and KISS, interacting closely with our students, faculty and staff and experiencing life on our campuses, they were very curious to meet and talk with me. I was very happy to hear their feelings. They said that after seeing the entire ambience, environment and infrastructure of KIIT and KISS with their own eyes, they were simply amazed. They also appreciated the love and hospitality they received during their stay.

Through IndiaTrek, every year we are also trying to take Odisha to the world. Our participants experience the culture, heritage, food, traditions and important tourist places of Odisha, along with visits to Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. When they return to their countries, they carry with them not only memories of KIIT and KISS, but also a beautiful experience of Odisha and India.

This is what makes IndiaTrek very special for me. Young people from different countries come here, live together, learn together and understand our culture closely. I hope they will remain friends of KIIT, KISS, Odisha and India throughout their lives.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome a 15-member delegation from Assam representing Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Trust, who visited KISS and spent time understanding our work closely.

I was very happy to know that they appreciated what they saw at KISS. Every day, many educationists, social workers, students and other resource persons from different parts of India and abroad visit KIIT and KISS to see and understand our work in education, tribal empowerment and social transformation.

It always gives me great happiness when people come here, interact with our children and take back some good ideas from KISS. I hope their visit was meaningful and memorable.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

With my lovable KIITians, celebrating National Handloom Day and the rich tradition of our Indian handloom.

I felt very happy to see our students dressed in beautiful handloom, carrying the spirit of Swadeshi and showing respect for the countless weavers and artisans who have preserved this heritage through generations.

Happy National Handloom Day!

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I feel very happy that nearly 40 international students and faculty members from the City University of New York (CUNY), who are with us as part of our IndiaTrek initiative, joined us in celebrating National Handloom Day in a very special way.

All of them wore handloom kurtas and happily became a part of our tradition. It was beautiful to see young people from different countries respecting and enjoying the rich handloom culture of India and Odisha.

This is what IndiaTrek is all about—bringing people from different parts of the world closer to our culture, traditions and way of life through real experiences.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

KIIT School of Management organised its 17th National HR Conclave on the very important theme, “The Equalizing Effect of Generative AI: Bridging the Skills Gap.”

I was very happy to welcome Sri Sanjeev Agarwal, CEO & Managing Director – Middle East & India, Protiviti, as the keynote speaker. His simple message that it is Humans and AI, not Humans vs AI was very relevant. He spoke about how Generative AI is changing the way organisations work, learn and develop talent.

I was also happy that KIIT and Protiviti signed an MoU for future collaboration, which will further strengthen our association and create more opportunities for our students and faculty.

The conclave brought together industry leaders, experts, faculty members and students to discuss AI, future skills, HR practices and the changing workplace. I always feel happy when our students get an opportunity to listen to and interact with experienced people from industry, because they learn many things which cannot be learnt only from books.

I am happy to see KSOM continuing this tradition through the National HR Conclave and giving our students such good opportunities to learn and grow.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

The 13th edition of KiiT International School Model United Nations was organised in a very beautiful way this year. I feel very happy to see our young students coming together to discuss important global issues and understand diplomacy, leadership and international relations.

We were very fortunate to have His Excellency Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, former Ambassador of India to Japan, Mexico and the Marshall Islands, and presently Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, grace the occasion. With his long experience in diplomacy, international relations, peace and security, his words were very valuable for our young delegates.

My simple message to the students was: this is the age of knowledge and information. Communication skills and, most importantly, ideas matter a lot. Those who have good ideas grow. A conference like this gives our young people thousands of new ideas. One may come with one idea and leave with thousands. So, I urged them to always focus on developing their communication skills and ideas.

I am very happy to see KiiTIS MUN growing every year and giving our young minds such a meaningful platform to learn, express themselves and understand the world better.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the occasion of National Handloom Day, my lovable KIITians celebrated KAANCHI 2026 – The 12th National Handloom Celebration with great enthusiasm. I was very happy to welcome Shri Pradeep Bal Samanta(@pradeepbsbjp), Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Co-operation and Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Government of Odisha (@HTH_Odisha), as the Chief Guest.

For the last 30 years, I have been trying in my own small way to promote the handloom of Odisha. I have brought thousands of sarees directly from hundreds of our handloom weavers and gifted them to guests visiting KIIT and KISS. For me, it is not only about gifting a saree; it is about promoting our handloom culture and supporting the families of our weavers.

Our handloom carries the identity, culture and creativity of generations. Odisha has such a rich handloom tradition, and we must always take pride in it.

I felt very happy to see our young KIITians celebrating and carrying forward this beautiful legacy.
Happy National Handloom Day!

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Internationalisation of higher education has always been an important priority for us at KIIT and KISS. Two years ago, we started IndiaTrek, a special initiative that allows students from other countries to experience India’s culture, history, traditions and community life while learning and interacting with our students. I am happy that it has become a very successful initiative.

At the beginning of this new academic session, I feel very happy to welcome a delegation of 38 participants—28 students and 10 faculty members—representing seven colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). During their ten-day stay, they will spend time with the students of KIIT and KISS, exchange ideas and experience the culture and warmth of Odisha.

I am especially happy to know that each one of them was delighted to see KIIT and KISS flourishing in a state like Odisha. Their happiness and appreciation give us great encouragement.

I have always believed that education should bring people, cultures and countries closer. My best wishes to all our guests for a happy and memorable stay at KIIT and KISS.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

My lovable KISSians joined the ‘10 Crore Drug-Free Pledge Mega Campaign’ organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris at KISS today.

I feel happy that my lovable children took a pledge to stay away from drugs and create awareness among their friends, families and communities. I told them that their life and future are very precious. They should remain healthy, disciplined and strong, and never allow any addiction to come in the way of their dreams.

The youth are the greatest strength of our country, and healthy and drug-free youth can build a strong and developed India.

We are grateful to Prajapita Brahma Kumaris for this important nationwide initiative. Let us all work together for a drug-free India.

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

We are proud to partner with PwC India by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Career Readiness Training Programme in collaboration with SAP University Alliances.

This strategic initiative will equip our students with industry-relevant SAP skills, globally recognised certifications, real-world project exposure, internships, and enhanced career opportunities, bridging academia and industry while creating a sustainable pipeline of future-ready professionals.

Together, we are strengthening industry-academia collaboration and empowering the next generation of skilled, certified, and deployment-ready talent.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I feel very happy to share that KISS Deemed to be University has received the Platinum Rating and secured the 3rd position in the National Green University Ranking 2026, with a score of 95.1 out of 100.

The ranking has been launched by Green Mentors, an organisation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). It is a comprehensive national framework that recognises higher education institutions for their work in sustainability, climate action, green infrastructure, biodiversity conservation and community engagement.

This recognition reflects the continuous efforts of KISS in solar energy, biogas, rainwater harvesting, plantation, scientific waste management and protection of biodiversity.

At KISS, education is not limited to books. We also teach our children to love nature, protect the environment and become responsible citizens. I congratulate the entire KISS family on this achievement and thank Green Mentors for this recognition.

[Amit Bakshi @abakshi07]

@achyuta_samanta Congratulations 👏

[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.

[Amit Bakshi @abakshi07]

@achyuta_samanta Happy Guru Purnima Sir 🙏

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the sacred occasion of Guru Purnima, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Gurus, teachers and mentors. Their guidance, wisdom and values shape individuals, inspire society and light the path of knowledge. May this auspicious occasion strengthen our commitment to learning, humility and service.

[Amit Bakshi @abakshi07]

@achyuta_samanta Congratulations 👏🎉

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Friendship has always been one of the most precious relationships in my life. A true friend is equal to a thousand relatives—selfless, caring and always there when we need support.

Since the age of five, I have valued friendship deeply. I have always believed that one good friend can make difficult days easier, solve many problems and make every happy moment more memorable. Even today, I give great importance to my friendships.

Having a true friend is one of the greatest blessings in life.

Happy International Day of Friendship to all my dear friends.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Murali Sreeshankar on winning the silver medal in the Long Jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with a jump of 8.09 metres. This is his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal, after Birmingham 2022.

Coming back after injury and winning a medal at this level is not easy. I am very happy for Murali. He has made India and the entire KIIT family proud. My best wishes to him for many more successes ahead.

[Dr. J. R. Mohanty @jmohantyfca]

Heartiest congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on her remarkable victory. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and this achievement has filled all of us with immense happiness and pride. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta