Tackling SDGs through student volunteering programmes, research programmes and development of educational resources
A: Tackling SDGs through student volunteering programmes
KIIT outreach programme
University provides free access to educational resources for those not studying at the University in various ways. The University has the slogan as ‘Education for all’ since its inception. Also University organizes and hosts a multitude of events encompassing public lectures, community development programs, skill development workshops, awareness drives, educational events etc. throughout the year all of which are open to general public as a part of its policy towards ‘Educational for all’.
Activities by students under NSS/NCC/YRC
Students and faculty members have been participating in National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Youth Red Cross (YRC) activities through social awareness campaigns, Street plays on social issues, blood donation camps, cycle rallies and training the underprivileged children etc.
Outreach Program by KIIT School Of Applied Sciences
On March 22, 2022, the School of Applied Sciences at KIIT-DU hosted a half-day outreach workshop for Salipur Autonomous College B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons.) students. The Central Research Facility (CRF), the Central Library, and the UG/PG/Research Labs of the School were all visited by the students and their professors. An interactive session with the students and accompanying faculty members took place after it. The head of the PG programme, Dr. Dibyaranjan Rout, emphasised the special features of the MSc programme that the school offers and urged the applicants to apply to KIIT. In response to inquiries concerning the programme, Drs. Gopal K. Pradhan, Mrutyunjay Das, and Jatin Sinha urged participants to share the good news of their visit with friends in different streams.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/sot/as/outreach-program-by-kiit-school-of-applied-sciences/
KIIT Nursing School students observes “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - Awareness on substance abuse”
NSS Wings of Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) organized an awareness program as a part of “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” on 4th August 2022 at Sitanath Nagar, Niladhri Vihar. The program was conducted by NSS volunteers of KINS under the mentorship and guidance of Ms. Daini Sunita and Ms. Anita Panigrahi, NSS Programme Officers. The volunteers took out a rally from Sitanath Nagar to Harekrushna Basti followed by a Nukkad Natak on “Awareness on substance abuse” with anti-tobacco slogans. Food packets were also distributed among people of Sitanath Nagar Basti. It was a pleasant experience for NSS volunteers to interact with people in the community. The program was conducted with the cooperation of Mr. Bajrang Kamudi, Tutor, KINS.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/school-of-nursing-sciences/kins-nss-unit-observes-nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyaan/
7-day free dental camp setup by KIIT Dental school students
A 7-day free screening and treatment camp has been set-up by NSS Unit of the Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS) at KISS Gundicha Temple, Bhubaneswar.The special camp was inaugurated by Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT & KISS; Dr. Ashwini Kumar Kar, Principal, KIDS; Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi, Asst. Director(Admin.), KIDS; and Prof. Kajal Parashar, Director, KIIT Community Engagement Cell.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kims/free-dental-camp-by-nss-kids-at-kiss-rathyatra-festival/
KIIT NSS wing observes “Cyber Jagrookta Diwas” to create awareness on cyber security
In order to raise awareness of cyber security, KIIT School of Computer Applications (KSCA) commemorated “Cyber Jagrookta Diwas” on June 1, 2022. The Ministry of Education launched “Cyber Jagrookta Diwas,” a national campaign, to raise awareness of the value of cyber security starting at the local level. Mr. Arijit Dutta, Associate-Learning and Development, High Radius Corporation, spoke to the students on this particular occasion and went over the ideas of cyber security and hygiene in the present context. Additionally, he recommended implementing a few fundamental security steps to prevent cybercrimes.Among those in attendance were Prof. (Dr.) Kajal Parashar, the KIIT-NSS Bureau’s Programme Coordinator, as well as all of the programme officers and student volunteers from the KIIT-DU NSS Wing.Prof. Prachi Vijayeeta proposed the vote of gratitude.
KIIT NSS wing observes “Cyber Jagrookta Diwas” to create awareness on cyber security
KIIT student volunteers celebrated “Poshan Pakhwada” at Padmakesharipur village to create awareness on undernourishment NSS wing of KIIT School of Electronics Engineering celebrated “Poshan Pakhwada” (Nutrition Fortnight) from 21st March to 4th April 2022 at the adopted village Padmakesharipur. The volunteers were led by Prof. Sruti S. Singh, NSS Program Officer.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/sot/electronics/kiit-nss-electronics-celebratesposhan-pakhwada/
Kids Smile Day” celebrations held at an orphanage by students of KIIT Nursing School
The NSS Wing of Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) celebrated the “Kids Smile Day” at Basundhara, an orphanage in Bidanasi, Cuttack on 31st January 2022. The celebration, which had “Enhancing This World, One Smile” as its motto, aimed to motivate students to come forward for such kids who have not got the opportunity to know the world properly.
KIIT students organize awareness program on Omicron variant
KIIT NSS Bureau, School of Electronics Engineering organized a food and mask distribution program to spread awareness on Omicron variant of Coronavirus at Tangibanta village on 8th January 2022. The volunteers were led by Prof. Sruti S. Singh, NSS Program Officer.
KIIT Nursing school students organize health programs at city schools
The NSS wing of Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) organized a school health program at Govt. High School, Harekrushna Nagar, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar on 11th December 2021. The program was conducted by NSS volunteers of B.Sc. Nursing 4th year under the mentorship of Mrs. Soumya Sonalika, Assistant Professor, Community Health Nursing Department; Ms. Daini Sunita, PO, KINS NSS Unit; and Ms. Anita Panigrahi, PO KINS, NSS Unit. Around 50 school children from 6th class, 13 school teachers and 30 NSS volunteers with three faculty members participated.
“Sensitizing the youth on road safety matters” - A program by Youth Red Cross KIIT Volunteers
The KIIT Unit of Youth Red Cross (YRC) organized the first offline induction program for its newly-recruited volunteers on the theme “Sensitizing the youth on road safety matters”.
Addressing the youth, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Biswal, Jt. Commissioner Transport (Road Safety) gave statistical information and stated the consequences of not following safety gear on the roads. Mr. Sanat Kumar Jena, RTO, Bhubaneswar II iterated the penal provisions for violating the rules while driving any vehicle, intending to make the youth aware completely. Mr. Suresh Mohanty, Counsellor, Chandaka Junior College imparted training to the volunteers with the clapping technique of YRC. As a part of the Constitution Day observance, the YRC volunteers read the Preamble to the Constitution of India before starting the induction program.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiitnews/induction-program-for-newly-recruited-yrc-kiit-volunteers/
KIIT Dental School students Organize AIDS Awareness Day
In line with the profound philosophy of “Art of Giving” pioneered by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT & KISS, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS) conducted an enlightening educational program on December 1st at YMCA, Unit VIII, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, coinciding with World AIDS Day. The event was a collaborative effort between KIDS’ NSS unit, the Department of Public Health Dentistry, and the socially-driven organization Jeevan Rekha Parishad from Damana.
The program, led by faculty member Dr. Sovesh and KIDS’ postgraduate students Dr. Anushka and Dr.Spandita, alongside final year students from the department, aimed to raise awareness about AIDS/HIV and strategies for its prevention.
To culminate this meaningful initiative, a spirited rally made its way through the local market, echoing slogans that underscored the importance of World AIDS Day. This event exemplified the commitment to spreading awareness and fostering a sense of responsibility towards public health within the community.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kids/kids-organizes-aids-awareness-day/
KIIT student society ENACTUS' initiative on enabling transgenders and physically challenged women
ENACTUS KISS-KIIT’ is an innovative initiative by the students of the University to improve the quality of life in society. Under this initiative, in 2016, Project SIDDHI was undertaken, which provided opportunity to the oppressed communities specially the transgenders in and around Bhubaneswar to change their lives for the better. They also spread the awareness to eliminate the use of plastic bags by replacing it with handmade paper bags.
https://ksac.kiit.ac.in/societies/enactus/
After successful collaboration with the transgenders, ENACTUS worked with a voluntary organization, Aaina. The students also worked with the disabled women to make them self-sufficient. The disabled women worked on an order of 5000 newspaper bags from Urban Micro and made crafty bags with designs like gift bags from handmade paper.
ENACTUS in collaboration with Daya Foundation, an organization working for women from backward areas prepared an order for “Delight Bakeries” of 14000 brown paper bags with customized print. Another order with the Founder of “Biggies, Burger n more” for an order of 20000 brown paper bags with customized print in collaboration with Niyatee Foundation (https://www.niyateefoundation.org/) and Udyog Foundation (http://udfoundation.org.in/) was undertaken and successfully delivered.
ENWIPE, a project introduced by KISS-KIIT, is a unique concept of water-less car wash service at the customer’s doorstep. ENACTUS promoted a special eco-friendly solution for cleaning the vehicles, adding only 500ml of water to 5ml of the solution. The main aim of Project Enwipe is to use minimal amount of water and provide employment opportunities to under privileged and physically challenged (hearing and speech impaired) individuals, simultaneously helping them earn and live as equal contributors in society.
Other Outreach Activities
Students and faculty members have been participating in National Services Scheme and National Cadet Corps activities through Social awareness campaigns, Street play on Social issues, Blood donation camps, Cycle rally, training the underprivileged children etc. The University also conducts various social development programmes, such as, AIDS awareness programs, plantation schemes, and relief works during cyclone and flood periods, etc., in association with various NGOs operating in relevant fields.
Other activities conducted:
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/sot/civil/kiit-sce-nss-bureau-organizes-webinar-on-cancer-awareness/
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/special-session-on-coping-with-stress-during-covid-19-by-nss-kiss-du/
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kims/kids-nss-wing-observes-oral-hygiene-day/
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiitnews/online-webinar-on-child-sexual-abuse-organized-at-kiit/
- Educational Outreach Activities by Students and Staff under KIIT National Service Scheme (KIIT-NSS), KIIT-National Cadet Corps (KIIT-NCC), and KIIT Youth Red Cross (KIIT-YRC)
Students and faculty members have been participating in National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Youth Red Cross (YRC) activities through social awareness campaigns, Street plays on social issues, blood donation camps, cycle rallies and training the underprivileged children etc. that have been carried out in 2021. The details activities of Students under NSS, NCC and YRC are provided by the below links:
https://nss.kiit.ac.in/bulletins/1st_KIIT_NSS_Bulletin_Jan_2021_to_June_2021.pdf
https://nss.kiit.ac.in/bulletins/2nd_KIIT_NSS_Bulletin_July_2021_to_Sept_2021.pdf
https://nss.kiit.ac.in/bulletins/3rd_KIIT_NSS_Bulletin_Oct_2021_to_Dec_2021.pdf
- KIIT organises ‘Kanya Kiran’ programme to create awareness among the people to stop violence against women and girl child and make them aware of various other social, health and environmental issues.
- Faculty and students promote hands on training and awareness on domestic safety / road safety / disaster management to people of locality and in rural areas.
- Research on diseases like tuberculosis, Diabetic retinopathy and Cancer are being conducted in the University keeping in mind the needs of the local community. (list of projects can be viewed at
https://kiit.ac.in/ongoing-projects/ - The University conducts several SC-ST program in various technology-based programs supported by National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India for rural community. The programs not only bring in awareness but have also resulted in promoting a few rural persons developing technology-based enterprises.
- The University conducts DST-INSPIRE camps to promote science education among school children (XIth and XIIth Std). So far 9000 school children of Odisha got benefit out of this programmes by interacting with researchers of national and international repute such as Bhatnagar awardees, J C Bose Fellows, INSA fellows etc. This has brought in lot of enthusiasm and awareness among the school children.
- The University has also adopted 17 primary schools in rural areas where the students provide regular intellectual inputs and the University provides organizational, infrastructural and financial supports.The list of Schools adopted is given below:
- Patia Primary School, Bhubaneswar
- Patia Girls’ High School, Bhubaneswar
- Pathani Samanta High School, Bhubaneswar
- Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandhir, Bhubaneswar-
- Sivananda Centenary Boys High School, Bhubaneswar
- National Federation of the Blind, Bhubaneswar
- Kishore Nagar College, Dist-Cuttack.
- Kalarabank U.P School,At/P.O- Kalarabank, Dist- Cuttack.
- Raghunathpur U.P School,Dist-Jagatsinghpur.
- Purna Chandra Vidya Mandir,Dist-Jagatsinghpur.
- Tulsi Women’s College, Dist-Kendrapara.
- Hariswar Dev Vocational Science College, Dist-Puri.
- Panchashakha Private ITI, Dist-Puri.
- Kabi Prasanna Patsani High School, Dist-Puri.
- Dinakrushna College, Jaleswar, Balasore
- Jaleswar Town High School,Nuabzar, Dist- Balasore.
- Jaleswar Town Nodal High School, Dist- Balasore.
https://kiit.ac.in/policies/adoption-of-schools/
- Kalarabanka, model village, Manpur Gram Panchayat, Cuttack District, Odisha adopted by the University, has wifi connection, residential high school, 100 bedded hospital, youth club, library with reading room, a knowledge centre, periodic health camps and all facilities like nationalised banks, atms, post offices and almost everything a small town could aspire for. https://kalarabanka.org/facilities.html
- The University has adopted 10 local villages to develop as model villages, where students are being taught by the University faculty from time to time.
- Students and faculty members of the University are continually engaged in providing tailored lectures, scientific demonstration, facilitatory lab work in small schools and orphanages particularly in remote areas of the state of Odisha and the country
- Art of Giving community of the University visited Salia Sahi, Sikharchandi basti, kela Sahi, Kalarahanga slums to distribute clothes, blankets, and toys to the children
- The staff members of Student Activity Centre (KSAC) spent their Christmas with 120 deaf children at Shriharsha Mishra Sishu Vidyalaya, a deaf school in Bhubaneswar.
- NSS Student Volunteers visited Village- BangaliSahi, the refugees who were helped by government of Odisha and created awareness through door to door campaign on cleanliness, spread of diseases, importance of environment and judicious use of Electricity, water harvesting and importance of ground water.
- A Special Camp was organized in the adopted village of Pathargadia, under Chandaka Panchayat, Bhubaneswar, Odisha to facilitate deeper social connectivity between the society and the volunteers. The volunteers engaged themselves in various activities involving the locals of the campsite and provided a strong platform for community engagement. The Special Camp organised included activities like Demographic Survey, Drugs Abuse Awareness Nukkad, Skit on Road Safety, Yoga, Plantation drive, Drawing, Dancing and Singing sessions, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Personal Health and Hygiene Awareness, Self Defense Session, Story Telling Session, Ganesh Puja Celebration, Origami Session, Good touch – Bad Touch Session, Road Safety Rally.
- ‘ENACTUS KISS-KIIT’ is an innovative initiative by the students of the University to improve the quality of life in society.
- In collaboration with Daya Foundation, an organization working for women from backward areas prepared an order for “Delight Bakeries” of 14000 brown paper bags with customized print. Simultaneously, another order with the founder of “Biggies, Burger n more” for an order of 20000 brown paper bags with customized print in collaboration with Niyatee Foundation (https://www.niyateefoundation.org/) and Udyog Foundation (http://udfoundation.org.in/) was undertaken.
- ENWIPE, a project introduced by KISS-KIIT, is a unique concept of water-less car wash service at customer’s doorstep. ENACTUS promoted a special eco-friendly solution for cleaning the vehicles, adding only 500ml of water to 5ml of the solution. The main aim of Project Enwipe is to use minimal amount of water and provide employment opportunities to under privileged and physically challenged (hearing and speech impaired) individuals, simultaneously helping them earn and live as equal contributors in society.
- Workshop on Gender Equity and Inclusion: Transformative Pathways in Higher Education Organized by KISS and KIIT Deemed to be University in association with Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP)Supported by Public Affairs Section, U.S Embassy, New Delhi held from 27-30.11.2019
- KIIT in collaboration with its sister organization , Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences foundation is working closely with the American Embassy in the repatriation of American and Indian American personnel stuck in Odisha and other adjoining areas. https://kiit.ac.in/covid-19-news/
Educational Outreach Activities by KIIT Legal Aid Clinik
Legal Aid Student Society of the University is set up in pursuance to Part IV Entry II of the Bar Council of India Rules on Legal Education that makes it mandatory for all 5 year law programmes to have a functional Legal Aid initiative. The Society is one of its own kind whose primary focus is to rendering free legal aid services to those who find themselves unable to ensure the same. Its role, however, will be restricted only to counselling and assisting the seeker to find a suitable lawyer and there is no scope for the Society to appear before any court or tribunal whatsoever. The Clinic works under the guidance of eminent lawyers from various High Courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, professors from other prestigious law schools, legal luminaries, scholars, faculty and students of School of Law, KIIT University. The society is also engaged in activities involving awareness programs on women rights and duties, preventing violence on women, gender equality in society and workplace. The center works in close association with other KIIT Teams to ensure that the goals set are realized effectively. More details and activities are available in below link:
https://filedata.kiit.ac.in/legal/Report-on-Legal-Awareness.pdf
B: Tackling SDGs through Research Programs
Collaborative Research Project with National Institute of Virology and World Health Organization to identify poliovirus and related enteroviruses among patients with primary immunodeficiency
The eradication of polio stands as a paramount initiative for the World Health Organization (WHO). In conjunction with the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Mumbai, an essential project has been launched to identify poliovirus and related enteroviruses among patients with primary immunodeficiency. This collaborative endeavor spans 21 esteemed institutions across India, including renowned names like Wadia Hospital Mumbai, PGI Chandigarh, SGPGI Lucknow, and NIMS Hyderabad.On February 17, 2022, a joint delegation from WHO and NIV Mumbai visited KIMS for a comprehensive assessment of site readiness and to provide necessary training. During the visit, the team familiarized themselves with KIMS and KIIT Deemed to be University, assessing both laboratory and hospital facilities. Interactions with Prof. A. K. Praharaj, HOD of Microbiology, and Dr. Raj Kumar Patra, Consultant at the Molecular Lab, were integral to their assessment. Impressed by the arrangements, the team granted KIMS permission to initiate the project, subsequently providing crucial training for the site investigators.This collaborative endeavor reflects a vital step towards enhancing public health and advancing scientific understanding.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kims/kims-starts-collaborative-research-project-with-niv-mumbai-and-who
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health & KIIT & KISS Explore Prospects of Research Partnership
KIIT & KISS and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, are exploring a potential partnership in the realm of ‘Climate Change Communication, Community Empowerment, and Advocacy: Local Action for Global Impact’. Professor Rajiv Rimal from Johns Hopkins recently held discussions with Professor Deepak Kumar Behera, Vice-Chancellor of KIIT & KISS, and other officials on April 16, 2022. Professor Rimal is engaged in a climate change project funded by the National Science Foundation of the US. The envisioned project involves gathering real-time air pollution data via Geo-Stationary Monitors from India and establishing data analysis protocols. The data would encompass not only air pollution levels but also health impacts on local communities. KIIT & KISS’s potential for collaborative research in Odisha’s tribal areas was emphasized during the meeting, with the availability of satellite centers discussed. The project’s scope includes addressing the adverse health effects of air pollution due to deforestation and mining on tribal populations. The collaborative initiative holds promise for knowledge generation and community-based environmental management.
Involvement with the Indian Council of Social Science and Research (ICSSR), Government of India
ICSSR was established in 1969 by Government of India to promote research in social sciences in the country which has led to SDG policy development in the national context. Few of the KIIT’s themed based research are to Improve Agriculture, Groundwater Quality, and Women’s Well-Being and create a more sustainable and equitable future for the region. By maximising nitrogen utilisation, the Nitrogen Management in Agriculture initiative aims to reduce fertiliser costs and increase the use of natural resources. This provides a route to healthier and more successful farming methods throughout South Asia. The Anthropogenic and Geogenic Contamination of Groundwater in Bhubaneswar Urban Catchment Project investigates how waste disposal, population expansion, and industrialisation affect groundwater quality, and the results will help guide government policy regarding the preservation of groundwater resources. The Swachh Bharat Mission’s initiative in Odisha, “Relationship between Household Sanitation and Women’s Experience of Menstrual Hygiene,” focuses on the crucial connection between menstrual hygiene and household sanitation in underdeveloped areas. The findings offer insightful information to decision-makers, thereby promoting women’s economic empowerment and well-being.
More info about the projects can be found from the website:
Research Programmes:
Various Research Work on Social Sciences are ongoing on various SDGs: (detailed list available at https://kiit.ac.in/ongoing-projects/)
SDG 4:
- Support to establish DBT Boost to University Interdiscilinary Life Science Department for Education and Research (DBTBuilder) Programme
- CAWACH
SDG 10:
Reduced inequalities: Projects in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)(Sanction letters attached)
- Literacy in Promoting Empowerment among the Tribal Woman: A Case Study of Odisha
- Response to the Offence of Rape by the Criminal Justice System-An Empirial Study in the State of Odisha,Jharkhand and West Bengal
- Revitalization of Indigenous Languages: Issue and Challenges
- The Root Cause of Maoist Extremism and Development Challenges, A Study of Odisha
- Strengthening Societal Roles in Developing and Implementing an Effective Alcohol Policy in India.
- Policing a Smart City: Challenges and Priorities towards Urban Transformation of Kolkata and Bhubaneswar
SDG 3:
Good Health Well being: Projects in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
- CAWACH
- Determination of Biofilm Pharmacpdynamics of newly formulated, nanoconjugated antibiotics to Optimize treatment and dosing of chronic, antibioticresistant biofilm infections
- MultiOmics Analysis to Decipher Mechanisms of Hormone Resistance in Breast Cancer
- Deciphering Osteopontin Driven Regulator(s) of Metastasis in Triple Negative Breast Cancer using Dead Cas9Based Tools
- Service Quality Dimensions :-An Assessment of Government Sponsored Social Programmes
- Exploring The Limitation of Medical Negligence Law with Special Reference to Odisha.
- Socio-Economic and Health Interventions for the Greying Population: An Impact Assessment in the State of Odisha.
- Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis with title ‘Identifying Mitochondrial Dysfunction as the regulatory mechanism in progress of Rheumatoid Arthritis and the associated therapeutic opportunities in the Indian case control cohort’ in collaboration with SERB
- Research on diseases like cancer, tuberculosis are being carried out in collaboration with government agencies like Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
- Development & Characterization of microtumor spheroide for evaluating radiopharmaceuticals
- Development of a potent anti-cervical cancer drug using bioactive small molecule quinacrine Nanopartical
- Deciphering the Effects of Radiopharmaceuticals on Eplgenetic Profile of Colon Cancer”
- Effect of lipoic acid on lionizing radiation-induced TGF beta signaling in breast cancer cells
- Effect of Micro RNA-214 in Modulating Chemo Resistance/Sensitivity in Cervical Cancer
- Quinacrine and Silver based hybrid nanoparticle caused apoptosis in Oral cancer stem cells by inhibiting induction of base excision repair pathway
- Role of Estrogten-related recitor @ (ERRa) in epithelial mesenchymal transition and metastasis of breat cancer
- Olaparib (AZD2281) a PARP inhibitor and curcumin synergisticallyinduces apoptosis in oral cancer stem cells by inhibiting the DNA repaircascade
- Validation of anti-cancer activity of Phytochemicals from traditional herbal healing practices
- Analysis of CART Cell therapy as a living drug for the treatment of hematologic cancer
- Multpronged Approached for Clinical Assesment of Novel Curcumin Formulations as Drugs for breast cancer therapy
- Study on estrogen receptor alfa (ER-a) in breast cancer patients with reference to local population
SDG 6:
Clear water & Sanitation: Project on Sanitation
- Toilet Stories from a Coastal Village of Odisha:-A Participatory Study of Sanitation and Social Change in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education:
- Relationship between household sanitation and woman’s experience of menstrual hygiene under Swachha Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) in Odisha, in collaboration with ICSSR.
SDG8:
Decent work and Economic Growth
- Impact of Dynamic Capability on Success of Entrepreneurs: A Study of Small and Medium Manufacturers in Odisha.
- Service Quality Dimensions :-An Assessment of Government Sponsored Social Programmes
SDG 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities:
- Social determiners of water Inequity:-A systematic investigation at Bhubaneswar.
- Natural Disaster and Vulnerability: An Empirical Study in Drought Prone Region of Western Odisha.
- An Assessment of Central and State Water Laws Address Water Management Problems of Mid-sized Cities: A Case Study at Bhubaneswar.
- Intervention of Use of Technology in Government Sponsored ICDS
- Policing a Smart City: Challenges and Priorities towards Urban Transformation of Kolkata and Bhubaneswar
C: Tackling SDGs through Education
Development of educational resources
The University has developed learning development centers to facilitate the preparation of e-learning materials for students from different disciplines across the world, preparation of specialized courses related to the COVID-19 Pandemic for general public, workshops for patent and research project applications to scientific organizations, collaboration with top ranking Universities for academic exchange and research networking, organizing certification programs for teaching and laboratory assistants, organizing bridge courses for students from indigenous communities and other countries to facilitate their learning, specialized counseling sessions for students with one to one interaction, promoting peer learning and introducing flipped classroom courses, guidance in preparation and application for higher studies, guidance in preparation for Civil Services in the country, certification programs for tribal communities associated with vocational training entrepreneurship and marketing of forest products, workshops on entrepreneurship strategies, leadership, marketing and entrepreneurship opportunities in the state of Odisha and India.The learning development center has faculty representatives from different departments and Schools as contact persons to whom other faculty-members and students can approach for availing the services and support of the center. https://kiit.ac.in/the-learning-development-center/
- Tech-based training modules for tribals including Tailor made tech solutions, courses and modules with focus on Advertising, Branding, Product Market Knowledge, e-channels, knowledge about online platforms , Hands-on Training on use of online platform like Amazon etc for selling products and use of KIIT ERP integrated with SAP was imparted through the Community Engagement Cell. https://kiit.ac.in/tribal-courses/
- KIIT has entered into collaborations with Coursera, reputed international online learning platform to offer a plethora of courses as electives and audit courses to the students during this period. KIIT is also preparing MOOCs courses to be offered through Coursera through its team of faculty members.
- KIIT has launched several online courses for value addition for the entire student fraternity across the globe which can be readily be accessed through the following link https://www.kiitx.in/. Apart from the students, faculty members and research scholars can undertake these courses for their professional development. The courses include Internet of things, robotics, learning process and genetic engineering. More such sources are coming up very shortly. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. It seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy. It conducts on-line certification courses on a variety of subjects for which exams are held every semester in the Computer Based Mode or in hybrid mode, i.e. CBT mode and paper pen mode.
- Certificate Courses in English, Odia, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Sanskrit, German, Spanish and French.
https://ksol.kiit.ac.in/certificate-courses/
- Certificate and diploma courses in Yoga & Lifestyle Management
https://yoga.kiit.ac.in/media/Certificate-Courses.pdf https://yoga.kiit.ac.in/media/Diploma-Courses.pdf
- Health and stress management courses, COVID awareness, prevention and care courses, COVID courses are also being floated.
https://kiit.ac.in/covid-courses/ - MoU was signed between KIIT and Logistics Sector Skill Council established by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC) on 2nd July 2020 to accelerate the creation of efficient Human Resources with knowledge, skill and aptitude. Two programmes namely Apprentice-based BBA Degree Programme in Logistics and Apprenticeship-based BMS Degree Programme in ECommerce Operations are being offered.
https://kiit.ac.in/mou/mou-kiit-lssc/ - IRSC in association with Robert Bosch Engineering India signed an MOU with KIIT to indulge in road safety campaigns for the year 2019-2020. https://kiit.ac.in/mou/irsc-in-association-with-robert-bosch-engineering-india-signed-an-mou-with-kiit/
- The UiPath Academic Alliance with KIIT Deemed to be University is a comprehensive program that includes Curriculum, UiPath Software Platform, and robust support structure for the students and teachers.
https://kiit.ac.in/collaborations/uipath-academic-alliance/ - KIIT has been working with Japan University of Economics to foster student and staff exchange programme between both the universities and strengthen ties.
https://kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-signs-mou-with-japan-university-of-economics/ - Certificate and diploma courses in Yoga & Lifestyle Management
https://yoga.kiit.ac.in/media/Certificate-Courses.pdf https://yoga.kiit.ac.in/media/Diploma-Courses.pdf
- Health and stress management courses, COVID awareness, prevention and care courses, COVID courses are also being floated.
https://kiit.ac.in/covid-courses/ - MoU was signed between KIIT and Logistics Sector Skill Council established by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC) on 2nd July 2020 to accelerate the creation of efficient Human Resources with knowledge, skill and aptitude. Two programmes namely Apprentice-based BBA Degree Programme in Logistics and Apprenticeship-based BMS Degree Programme in ECommerce Operations are being offered.
https://kiit.ac.in/mou/mou-kiit-lssc/ - IRSC in association with Robert Bosch Engineering India signed an MOU with KIIT to indulge in road safety campaigns for the year 2019-2020. https://kiit.ac.in/mou/irsc-in-association-with-robert-bosch-engineering-india-signed-an-mou-with-kiit/
- The UiPath Academic Alliance with KIIT Deemed to be University is a comprehensive program that includes Curriculum, UiPath Software Platform, and robust support structure for the students and teachers.
https://kiit.ac.in/collaborations/uipath-academic-alliance/ - KIIT has been working with Japan University of Economics to foster student and staff exchange programme between both the universities and strengthen ties.
https://kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-signs-mou-with-japan-university-of-economics/
KIIT signs partnership with the National Building Constructions Corporation (NBCC) for skill development and training programs for the marginalized and the economically disadvantaged students
KIIT Deemed-to-be-University has solidified a significant partnership with the National Building Constructions Corporation (NBCC) aimed at equipping students from both KIIT and KIIT & KISSwith industry-relevant skills. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT-KISS, and NBCC’s GM HR, Debasis Satapathy. Under the terms of the MoU, KIIT and KIIT & KISSstudents, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds such as SC/ST and economically disadvantaged sections, will receive skill development and industry-focused internship training. Dr. Samanta also urged NBCC to consider establishing a research facility on the KIIT campus, emphasizing KIIT’s remarkable growth and its high national and international rankings. NBCC’s GM hailed KIIT’s global recognition and highlighted the opportunity for students from both institutions to gain exposure by visiting NBCC project sites beyond the state. In a separate agreement, NBCC signed an MoU with the Kandhamal district administration to contribute to the construction and renovation of Community Health Centers (CHCs) as part of various social welfare initiatives. Dr. Samanta, also an MP representing Kandhamal in the Lok Sabha, commended the district’s outstanding progress across socio-economic parameters, ranking 9th among all aspirational districts in India. The MoU for the district was signed by Kandhamal CDMO Dr. Manoj Kumar Upadhyaya. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards empowering students and promoting community welfare.
KIIT partners with University of Malaga (Spain) to foster academic and educational cooperation
On February 21, 2022, KIIT & KISS in Bhubaneswar solidified a meaningful partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Malaga (UMA) in Spain. This MoU is a testament to their shared commitment to fostering academic and educational cooperation. It primarily aims to nurture collaborative research initiatives, joint academic activities such as webinars, conferences, and workshops, and the publication of research findings.
In his address, Professor Deepak Kumar Behera, Vice-Chancellor of KISS, highlighted the significance of the MoU, emphasizing the exchange of academic, research, and administrative personnel, as well as collaborative research projects and training activities. The MoU between KIIT & KISS and UMA not only underscores their mutual interests but also sets the stage for a vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas, fostering international collaboration for the betterment of education and research.
https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-inks-mou-with-university-of-malaga-spain/
KIIT School of Public Health Selected for CUGH’s Academic Partnership Program Initiative
The KIIT School of Public Health (KSPH) has earned a prestigious opportunity by being selected for the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) one-year Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI). CUGH, a prominent organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 170 member institutions worldwide, including renowned universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins, is dedicated to addressing global health challenges. The Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI) is designed to pair institutions with significant experience in education programs with academic leaders seeking guidance to enhance their training programs in various disciplines, both biomedical and non-biomedical. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. S. K. Satpathy, Director of KSPH, and Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena, Associate Professor and Faculty In charge (FIC-Academic), KSPH is set to strengthen its Master of Public Health Programme through monthly interactions and mentorship from CUGH. This partnership promises to elevate KSPH’s academic offerings and global health contributions.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/ksph/ksph-selected-for-cughs-academic-partnership-program-initiative/
KIIT with Bosch India Foundation Organizes Talk on Industry Academia Collaboration
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KIIT & KISS, in conjunction with the BOSCH India Foundation, organized a significant discourse on ‘Industry Academia Collaboration’ on March 2, 2022. Dr. O. P. Goel, Head of Bosch India Foundation CSR & Skill Development, stood as the esteemed guest speaker for the occasion. Professor Deepak Kumar Behera, KISS, emphasized the paramount importance of bridging the gap between industry and academia in light of NAAC’s perspective. He advocated for comprehensive training of students and trainers through capacity-building exercises, essential for nurturing industry-ready professionals. Dr. Goel, in his address, commended the collaborative endeavor between the organizations and shed light on Bosch’s global initiatives. He underscored the potential benefits of such collaborations in skilling youth for better employability. He also highlighted the significance of aligning educational programs with industry requirements, ensuring graduates are readily absorbed into corporate roles. He concluded by advocating for the enhancement of MSME programs and the introduction of joint Educational Entrepreneurship Programs, emphasizing holistic capacity building. The event emphasized a shared vision of harmonizing academia, industry, NGOs, and government for reducing unemployment through skill development and robust collaborations.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/kiss-du-organizes-talk-on-industry-academia-collaboration/
Distinguished Invited Talk on ‘New Education Policy – 2020: Issues and Challenges’ at KISS
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KIIT & KISS organized a distinguished talk on April 1, 2022, focusing on the ‘New Education Policy – 2020: Issues and Challenges’. Renowned speaker Prof. Dr. E. Balagurusamy, Chairman of EBG Foundation, Coimbatore, and a prominent figure in education, addressed the gathering. Prof. Balagurusamy highlighted India’s educational shortcomings and its impact on development indices. He emphasized the need for education reform, citing the New Education Policy 2020 as a crucial step. Prof. Balagurusamy outlined the historical context of educational policies and underscored their implementation challenges. He discussed NEP 2020’s key features, including its comprehensive coverage of all educational phases and the classification of institutions.
The talk provided a platform to address critical issues in education and the potential of NEP 2020 in reshaping the landscape.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiit-events/talk/distinguished-invited-talk-on-new-education-policy-2020-issues-and-challenges-at-kiss/
KIIT organized a week-long digital UN75 campaign
The aim of this annual programme was to amplify indigenous & youth voices while addressing key areas of Education, Inclusion and Climate Change through online dialogue & discussion as well as field level awareness campaigns while adhering to Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. Each event provided a platform to connect a variety of participants – from senior government officials working on SDGs, planners, district level administrators, representatives from training institutions, researchers and civil society organizations engaged with the SDG Agenda in India to grassroots level social workers, tribal leaders, and youth.
The topics discussed on SDGs :
- Education, Literacy and Awareness :
- Career Augmentation for Tribal Youth interested in Civil Services & allied fields [webinar]
- Indigenous Control of Education [focus group workshop]
- Cognitive Learning through Language for Academic Proficiency for SDGs [webinar]
- Youth Empowerment through Sports [Webinar]
- Community Awareness on Covid19 through Sports
- Gender & Equality:
- Workshops on Gender Equity for female alumni with UN Women
- Gender Sensitisation training for staff members with Kalinga Fellowship
- Open Mic on ‘Role of Women’s Empowerment to Achieve Gender Equality’
- No More Child Brides in Our Communities – My Life, My Decision [workshop]
- Dialogues with young women leaders [webinar]
- Happy Periods – Dignity for Girls & Women [workshop]
- Film “Nua Maa-A New Transformation : Story of a transgender Lovely” [E-Release]
- Discussion on UN75 in Santhali Lnaguage
- Nutrition:
- Delivery of Key Messages on MCHN (Mother & Child’s Health & Nutrition), during Covid-19, in tribal pockets of Odisha
- ‘SDGs in the time of Corona Pandemic’ on ‘Millet Mantra’
- SDGs in the time of Corona Pandemic’ on Nutrition – ‘Maggi verus Ragi!’
- Climate Change:
- Climate Action : Individual Action and Community Response
- Discussion on Climate Change
Details also available at the following links:
KIIT also extended helping hand to
- Four Children of Anandpur in Kendujhar district of Odisha. These children have been living a miserable life in the absence of their parents for a few years and did not have any senior members in the family to look after them. They are now admitted to KISS for free education along with accommodation and Rs. 3000 per month to each to meet their day-to-day expenses.
- Two brothers of Telgabeda village under Jianga panchayat in Mathili block of Malkangiri district. They are now provided with free education along with accommodation at KISS and Rs. 2000 per month their day-to-day expenses.
- Three siblings of Bhogibandha Village under Jarada Police station of Ganjam District. They are now admitted to KISS for free education along with accommodation and Rs. 3000 per month to each to meet their day-to-day expenses.
- The families of labourers who lost their lives in a road accident in Ganjam district. The children of the four accident victims were admitted in the district branches of KISS and jobs were provided for one member of the other two families.
- Three orphan children of Sundarpur village under Chhatrapur Block of Ganjam district. The children were allowed to pursue their education in any branch of KISS
Tackling SDGs in collaboration with KISS Foundations
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has been accorded special consultative status by the United Nations. The special consultative status confers a host of privileges and facilities on an NGO, which are similar to those conferred to a member country by the UN.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) has granted the prestigious recognition to KISS after concurrence by representatives of all the member countries.It is the first NGO from Odisha to get special consultative status from the UN. With this special status, KISS has the following special privileges:
- Providing expert information to UN-ECOSOC
- Receiving information about provisional agenda of the UN-ECOSOC
- Engage with the Secretary General of UN and place items of special interest in the provisional agenda of the UN-ECOSOC
- Having access to the United Nations and attendance at its meetings, designate official representative to the United nations Headquarters in New York, United Nation’s offices in Geneva and Vienna and participate in various events, conferences and activities of the United Nations
- Act as observer at public meetings of UN-ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, General Assembly of UN, Human Rights Council and various other United Nations intergovernmental decision-making bodies
- Submitting written statements in areas of its competence and relevant to the work of UN-ECOSOC
- Making oral presentations at UN-ECOSOC
- Providing consultations to UN-ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies
- Using facilities of United Nations
- The University in collaboration with KISS and KISS foundation (NGO in India headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha) carries out the following activities:
- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, School for poor tribal students:
KISS, Bhubaneswar, India is a fully free residential home for 30000 poorest of the poor indigenous/tribal children who are provided holistic education from Kindergarten to Post Graduation along with lodging, boarding, health care facilities besides vocational, life skills empowerment. URL: https://kiss.ac.in/about/ Over 2 million students have been motivated by the activities of KISS and the University is in the process of setting up branches in 10 states, with the support of respective state Governments, and in all 30 districts of Odisha. Students are high achievers in academics, co-curricular activities, national and international sports, and making it a highly successful model of tribal empowerment through education. Besides KISS Bhubaneswar, KISS Delhi, KISS Mayurbhanj and KISS Balasore are also functioning.
- The pedagogy followed at KISS is innovative. The students joining the school are taught in their own dialects till they reach class 3; after which they are taught in the vernacular language of the state i.e Odia till Class 5. As the student moves to higher class, they are taught English and other foreign languages.
- KISS Delhi is a joint venture of Govt. of Delhi and KISS Bhubaneswar to provide quality education and vocational training to the children belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections of SC/OBC/Minorities and Orphans of any caste. This fully free residential school presently has student strength of 1500 and imparts education from Class 1 to Class XII under CBSE curriculum. The School is fully supported by the Govt. of Delhi and managed successfully by the Chief Executive Officer, KISS Delhi and the team
- Recognizing the success of KISS model in Bhubaneswar, Bangladesh is all set to replicate a congruent version of it in Dhaka and Jessore. Branch at Dhaka is being set up in association with Daffodil International University, Dhaka. Jessore Branch is supported by ‘Banchte Shekha’, a leading NGO led by Dr. Angela Gomes, Ramon Magsaysay Laureate. KISS shall provide technical and managerial support for the functioning of the two branches.
- A new branch of KISS is being established in Kolkata, West Bengal, in collaboration with ‘Help Us Help Them’, a Kolkata based NGO in India that promotes the same cause. The school shall be a residential school for over 1000 children. It will have the same structural model as KISS.
- Oswal- KISS Residential School’ established in Bolangir, Odisha in association with Oswal Group (http://www.oswalgroup.com/) was inaugurated in February 2020. Adani-KISS Tribal Residential School was also established at Bankishole, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha in association with Adani Foundation, Ahmadabad (https://www.adanifoundation.org/) in January, 2020. These Schools are providing free holistic education from kindergarten to post graduation along with lodging, boarding, health care facilities besides vocational, life skills empowerment to the underprivileged tribal children of the district and adjoining areas.1500 students have already been enrolled from standard I to XII in each school.
- Emami KISS Residential School is a joint venture with Emami Group (http://www.emamiltd.in/), also functions as a residential academic centre providing holistic education, accommodation, food, health care, study material and sports training to its students free of cost.