Manorama Choudhury

[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]

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]

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.

[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]

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.

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

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 @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

Heartiest congratulations to our proud alumna Jyotirmayee Nayak. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and her success proves that sincere effort and dedication always bring meaningful results. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

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 @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

When a university places equal importance on the mind and character, it shapes better citizens. KIIT University’s commitment to chess and learning shows the quiet leadership of Achyuta Samanta. #ChessForEducation @kiituniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

ଭୁଲ୍ କୁ ମାନି ନୂଆ ବାଟରେ ଚାଲିବାକୁ ଚେସ୍ ଶିଖାଏ। ଏହି ଶିକ୍ଷା ଜୀବନ ପାଇଁ ବେଶ ଉପଯୋଗୀ। କିଟ୍ ଓ କିସ୍ ର ଏହି ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ ଯୁବଗୋଷ୍ଠୀଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରେରିତ କରିଥାଏ। #ChessForEducation @kiituniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

ଆଜି ଯୁବଗୋଷ୍ଠୀ ମାନସିକ ଅସ୍ଥିରତାର ଶିକାର ହେଉଥିବା ବେଳେ ଚେସ୍ ଭଳି କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା ମନକୁ ସ୍ଥିର କରେ। କିଟ୍ ଏହାକୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ ଦେଇ ଆସୁଛି। ଅଚ୍ୟୁତ ସାମନ୍ତଙ୍କ ଦୂରଦୃଷ୍ଟିକୁ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ। #ChessForEducation @kiituniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

As staff, it feels good to be part of an institution that has supported @KIIT_NanhiPari for 25 years with full commitment. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

25 years of @KIIT_NanhiPari shows how institutions like KIIT can influence society beyond classrooms and campuses. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

The vision of @achyuta_samanta comes alive through initiatives like @KIIT_NanhiPari, which has stayed rooted in values for 25 years. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

The journey of @KIIT_NanhiPari over 25 years shows what happens when leadership believes in long-term social responsibility. Hats off to @achyuta_samanta. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

What began as a simple idea has grown into a national movement over 25 years. Credit to @achyuta_samanta for envisioning and sustaining @KIIT_NanhiPari with such clarity. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

25 years of KIIT NanhiPari reflects the vision of Dr Achyuta Samanta — build platforms where young girls are supported early, not judged later. That thinking was ahead of its time. #KIITNanhiPari

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

@achyuta_samanta ଙ୍କୁ ଗ୍ରାଣ୍ଡ କ୍ରସ୍ ସମ୍ମାନ ଦେଇ FIVB ତାଙ୍କ ଖେଳ, ଶିକ୍ଷା ଏବଂ ମାନବତା ପ୍ରତି ଅପୂର୍ବ ଅବଦାନକୁ ସ୍ୱୀକାର କରିଛି। ଏହା ଓଡିଶା ଓ ଭାରତର ଗର୍ବ। #AchyutaSamanta

[Manorama Choudhury @manorama3360]

Getting 50 Honorary Doctorates in a single lifetime is like a dream come true. But this has been made possible by our Respected Founder, #AchyutaSamanta sir who received his 50th Honorary Doctorate from Utkal University setting a new record in India. @achyuta_samanta

[KNews Odisha @knews_odisha]

ଆଜି ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ସମାବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଉତ୍ସବ: ୫୦ତମ ସମ୍ମାନସୂଚକ ଡକ୍ଟରେଟ୍‌ ଡିଗ୍ରୀ ପାଇବେ ଡ. ଅଚ୍ୟୁତ ସାମନ୍ତ
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[Art of Giving @artofgiving_net]

Vision and perseverance and Dr #AchyutaSamanta has it all. Here’s wishing him the best for receiving his 50th Honorary Doctorate by his alma mater #UtkalUniversity. We are honoured!