P Chandrasekhar

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to meet some of my lovable KISSian alumni who have made their mark in sports, as they came to greet me on National Sports Day.

Many of them came to KISS as young children and, with education, training and hard work, went on to represent Odisha and India at different levels.

For me, there can be no greater happiness than seeing my KISSians grow, achieve and build their own identity through sports.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to celebrate National Sports Day 2026 at KIIT & KISS with our sportspersons, coaches and the entire sports family.

This year is special as National Sports Day is being observed across the country for three days. The inspiring words of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji have given further strength to India’s sporting dreams, including our aspirations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic Games.

At KIIT & KISS, sports have been an important part of our journey for more than two decades. Today, we have 20 world-class sports complexes and have nurtured more than 6,000 sportspersons. I feel proud that KIIT & KISS have produced 24 Olympians, 4 Paralympians, 14 Arjuna Awardees and a Khel Ratna Awardee, while more than 300 of our athletes have represented India at major international sporting events. KIIT was also honoured with the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022 for its contribution to the promotion of sports.

We will continue to give our sportspersons and coaches every possible support so that more young talents can represent the country and win medals for India.

Let us all work together towards a stronger sporting nation and the vision of Viksit Kreeda Bharat.

Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat!

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Tributes to the legendary Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, observed across the country as National Sports Day.

His life and achievements continue to inspire generations of sportspersons. Sports have always been very close to my heart, and I strongly believe they build discipline, confidence and character in our youth.

My best wishes to all our players, coaches and young sporting talents across India.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ଓଡ଼ିଶାର କୃଷିଭିତ୍ତିକ ପର୍ବ ଗହ୍ମାପୂର୍ଣିମା ଓ ପବିତ୍ର ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନ ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ! ଏହି ଅନନ୍ୟ ବନ୍ଧନ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନକୁ ସୁଖ, ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧିରେ ଭରିଦେଉ।
—ଏହା ହିଁ ପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା। ସମସ୍ତ ଭାଇ-ଭଉଣୀଙ୍କୁ ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା।

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Deeply saddened to know about the devastating floods in Nepal, which have caused the loss of many precious lives and immense suffering.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers for the safety of all those who are still missing and for the speedy recovery of the injured.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On #NationalSpaceDay, we celebrate India’s remarkable journey in space and the spirit of innovation, courage and scientific excellence that continues to take our nation to new heights.

My best wishes to our scientists, researchers and young minds who dream beyond boundaries and inspire a brighter future for India.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

A very proud moment for me and for our entire KIIT & KISS family!

The World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, concluded with a wonderful performance by our KIITians.

23 KIITians participated in this prestigious international meet and won 11 medals — 4 Gold🥇, 2 Silver🥈 and 5 Bronze🥉.

It gives me great happiness to see our KIITians performing so well on this international platform and winning medals for our country.

Sports have always been an important part of KIIT & KISS. I have always believed that with the right opportunity, training and encouragement, our young sportspersons can achieve great things.

Heartiest congratulations to all our medal winners and every KIITian who participated.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Chess can be much more than a sport. It can be a beautiful tool for learning, thinking and shaping young minds.

I am happy that the FIDE–KISS Chess in Education Teacher Preparation Programme, sponsored by the International Olympic Committee, was successfully organised at KISS from 18–22 August 2026. Thirty teachers from our primary and secondary schools participated in this special training programme.

The programme helped our teachers understand how chess can be used inside the classroom to improve concentration, critical thinking, creativity, decision-making, patience and collaborative learning among children.

My sincere thanks to the leadership of FIDE and IOC for their support and for taking this important initiative forward with KISS. We are also keen to explore how Chess in Education can be developed further as a credit-based course, creating more opportunities for our students and teachers.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Best wishes to all the athletes from Odisha competing at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Kalinga Stadium. It is a matter of great pride that five of the six athletes from Odisha are KIITians.

Wishing each one of them a great performance. May they give their best and make Odisha and India proud.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ଏହା ଏକ ଯୁଗାନ୍ତକାରୀ ଓ ପ୍ରଶଂସନୀୟ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ। ଏଥିପାଇଁ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ ମୋହନ ଚରଣ ମାଝୀ (@MohanMOdisha) ଙ୍କୁ ଅନେକ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ। ଏହି ଯୋଜନା ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଅନୁସୂଚିତ ଜନଜାତି ଓ ଅନୁସୂଚିତ ଜାତି ବର୍ଗର ପ୍ରତିଭାବାନ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟସ୍ତରରେ ଉଚ୍ଚଶିକ୍ଷା ଲାଭ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଏକ ବଡ଼ ସୁଯୋଗ ମିଳିବ। ଶିକ୍ଷା କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଏଭଳି ପ୍ରୋତ୍ସାହନ ଯୁବପିଢ଼ିଙ୍କ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନକୁ ସାକାର କରିବା ସହ ରାଜ୍ୟର ସାମଗ୍ରିକ ବିକାଶ ଓ ସଶକ୍ତୀକରଣକୁ ଆହୁରି ତ୍ୱରାନ୍ୱିତ କରିବ।

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Today is the 32nd Foundation Day of KIIT Polytechnic, and I was very happy to celebrate this special day with our students, faculty and staff, while also welcoming the new first-year students to the KIIT family.

KIIT Polytechnic is very special to me because it is one of the institutions with which the journey of KIIT actually began. Established in 1995, it has grown over the years and produced thousands of diploma engineers who are doing very well in different fields. I have always said that the huge KIIT we see today stands on the strong foundation laid by KIIT Polytechnic and KIIT ITI.

I told my young students that they are now under the KIIT platform, which itself is a strong brand. They have access to good campuses, laboratories, facilities and many opportunities to learn. This is the age of skills, so they should not remain confined only to their courses. I advised them to keep learning, develop new skills, maintain discipline and use technology in a positive way.

My best wishes to the entire KIIT Polytechnic family on this special occasion.

[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]

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 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

[P Chandrasekhar @sekhar_pc]

A voice from Odisha, a dream from KIIT and now a national victory. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and we could not be happier for Jyotirmayee Nayak. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[P Chandrasekhar @sekhar_pc]

It is always a special feeling when an alumna brings honour to her institution. Today, KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Jyotirmayee Nayak has made the entire KIIT fraternity very proud. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[P Chandrasekhar @sekhar_pc]

एक विद्यार्थी के रूप में KIIT से अपनी यात्रा शुरू करना और फिर पूरे देश की पसंद बन जाना आसान नहीं होता। आज KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, और ज्योतिर्मयी नायक की मेहनत रंग लाई है। #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[P Chandrasekhar @sekhar_pc]

Today, we celebrate talent, perseverance and a dream fulfilled. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Jyotirmayee Nayak has given the entire KIIT family a proud moment to cherish forever. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[ChitraPrasad Bahadur @Cpbahadur]

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

[P Chandrasekhar @sekhar_pc]

आज ओडिशा की बेटी ने पूरे भारत का दिल जीत लिया। KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, और ज्योतिर्मयी नायक की इस सफलता पर हम सभी को बहुत गर्व है। #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta