Heartiest congratulations to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on being conferred with the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, the country’s highest honour. This recognition reflects his global leadership and will further strengthen the deep friendship between India and Indonesia. A proud moment for every Indian.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, KIIT-DU, in the presence of Prof. Bharat Chandra Routara, Principal, KIIT Polytechnic. Participants were welcomed by Dr. Bijaylaxmi Routaray, Director, Library, KIIT-DU.
Today we will be presenting the KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 to Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, in recognition of her remarkable contribution towards humanitarian service and social development.
Through her work in education, healthcare, sports and community welfare, she has touched the lives of countless people and inspired many through her commitment to inclusive growth and empowerment.
The KISS Humanitarian Award, instituted in 2008, honours individuals across the world who have made meaningful contributions for the welfare of humanity. Many distinguished global leaders and Nobel Laureates have received this honour in the past.
I request all our students, staff, alumni and well-wishers of the KIIT, KISS and KIMS family to watch the award ceremony live on my Facebook & Instagram platforms today.
Happy to inaugurate the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 (Men & Women) at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT. It is encouraging to see young volleyball players from across India gathering here with enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
This championship, jointly organised by the Odisha Volleyball Association and KIIT under the aegis of the Volleyball Federation of India, has brought together 26 boys’ teams & 24 girls’ teams, along with nearly 1,200 players, officials and technical delegates from across the country. For the first time, matches are being played simultaneously on 6 indoor courts under one roof, creating a vibrant competitive environment for young athletes.
After the successful hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Challenge 2026 earlier this month, this championship is another important step in encouraging volleyball and supporting young talent. I sincerely hope that this platform will inspire many promising players who will represent India in the future.
My best wishes to all the participating teams for a wonderful and memorable championship.
Spent some time this evening at the FIVB Beach Pro Tour Challenge 2026 at KIIT, watching the matches and meeting the players. It was also a pleasure to welcome Mr. Qin Yong, Deputy Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata, who came to encourage the Chinese players participating in the tournament.
Players from many countries are competing here, and the energy on the court is wonderful to watch. I also felicitated the winners of today’s matches. It felt nice to sit with the athletes and see their effort and dedication from close.
I am also happy to know that the players and officials participating in the championship are pleased with the arrangements and facilities provided at KIIT.