KIIT directly contributes to or is involved with both the national government and the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the region. SDG policy development is the focus of the participation; tasks include problem and challenge identification, policy and strategy development, modelling of possible futures with and without interventions, intervention monitoring and reporting, and enabling adaptive management accruing outcomes in the case of monitorable interventions intended to make a positive contribution.
A: Collaboration with Government Organizations
KIIT Signs MoU with CSIR-CRRI For Collaboration on Research and Development in the areas of Road and Transportation Sector
KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on various aspects of industrial R&D activities in the areas of road and transportation sector on 03rd April 2023 at the office of CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi.
Speaking at the signing in ceremony, Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University outlined the various academic policies laid by Govt. of India and expressed her desire to help students by exposing them to a wealth of information, experience, and expertise based learning referring to the strengths of CRRI in road research considering the economy, biodiversity and social impact.
KIMS To Upgrade Knowledge Base Of Doctors In Remote Odisha with collaboration with state governent
Continuing its philosophy of “healthcare with a healing touch’’ city-based Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a constituent of KIIT-Deemed-to-be-University, would take its role further in spreading messages on the management of medical emergencies to the primary health centres (PHCs) and community health centre (CHCs) in the coming days, in order to help citizens across Odisha. As part of the 5th CME during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the KIIT-DU on “Clinical pearls in the management of medical emergencies’’ on January 15, for the first time, doctors from various PHCs and CHCs across the State were given an opportunity to learn how to treat trauma and emergency cases and the experts, through their valued talks, tried to enlighten the participants on how to work efficiently and correctly to treat the victims during the first few minutes and hours as it’s called the “golden hour’’ in medical parlance.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kims/medical-emergencies-kims-to-upgrade-knowledge-base-of-doctors-in-remote-odisha/
Training Programme for Master Trainers of Cell for National Centre for Literacy (CNCL), NCERT on NILP Implementation Held at KISS-DU
The Cell for National Centre for Literacy (CNCL), NCERT in collaboration with the School of Tribal Heritage and Tribal Indology (STHTI), KISS organized a five-day training programme on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) Implementation from 20th to 24th February 2023. Speaking at the inaugural session, Dr. Bani Bora, Senior Consultant, CNCL discussed the five components of NILP, its structure, mode and implementation. Explaining the roles and responsibilities of volunteer teachers, she explained the importance of Mobile Survey App in identification of targeted non-illiterates and voluntary teachers. Dr. Bora insisted on developing an empathetic approach towards the challenges faced by NILP learners.
KIIT to be Associate Sponsor of Rugby India, Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs
The KIIT and KISS DU on Monday entered into an agreement with the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to promote and popularise Rugby both at the grassroots level and the high-performance level. As per the MoU, KIIT-KISS has become the only university in India to be the associate sponsor of Rugby India for the next three years. The State Government remains the main sponsor of the game. Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS signed the MoU on behalf of KIIT & KISS, while Rahul Bose, President, IRFU signed the MoU on behalf of IRFU in the presence of three coaches and selectors of the Indian National Rugby 15s teams- Naas Botha, Kiano Fourie and Andre Venter.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-kiss-to-be-associate-sponsor-of-rugby-india/
Y20 Meet at KIIT - Parliamentarians, Envoys and Tech Czars Address High-Profile Event
The city would witness one of the largest gatherings of parliamentarians, envoys and corporate leaders from several countries at the KIIT DU campus this week to attend the Youth 20 Consultations being held under the aegis of G20.
Former US Senator from North Carolina Robert Pittenger, Foreign Policy Advisor, Bundestag (German Federal Parliament), Germany) Dr. Andreas Jahn, Member of Parliament, UK Virendra Sharma and Ms. Vanessa Adrianne Espinosa Aguirre, Cultural & Education Affairs, Mexico would be among the lawmakers from 20 nations to attend the Y20.
Yulia Klymenko, the Parliamentarian from Ukraine is also slated to attend the conclave beginning on April 14 along with Member of Parliament from Poland Dr. Krzysztof Gawkowski, Minister of Trade and Industry, Sierra Leone Hindolo Tennison Sandy, Member of Parliament, Switzerland Niklaus Samuel Gugger and Member of Parliament, Armenia Tsovinar Vardanyan.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/g20/y20/y20-meet-at-kiit-parliamentarians-envoys-and-tech-czars-to-address-high-profile-event/
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:
KIIT has been working on many projects in collaboration with the City Municipality Council and the State Government of Odisha. The outcome of these research will be helpful in formulating SDG policies. Sanction letters of these projects are available at:
https://kiit.ac.in/ongoing-projects/
https://ksrm.ac.in/research-consultancy/projects/
KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), recipient of National Award for TBI in 2017 is a non-profit Section (8) incubator established in 2009, as an initiative of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar and is supported by Government bodies like NSTEDB, DST, MeitY, MSME, BIRAC, TDB to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country https://kiitincubator.in/Today KIIT-TBI is recognized at a Centre of Excellence in Incubation awarded by DST, Govt of India. KIIT-TBI provides an appropriate platform and environment with a world-class infrastructure of around 120,000 sq. ft. that offer a range of incubation facilities and services to the prospective entrepreneurs to convert their innovative ideas into commercially viable products and till date, it has already incubated and mentored 200+ startups. More info about KIIT-TBI and its various activites can be found here:
https://filedata.kiit.ac.in/tbi/KIIT-TBI.pdf
KIIT-TBI is incubating startups in the domain of IT and Engineering, Cleantech, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agri and Food Tech and other social innovation areas. To fight the war against the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has engaged in developing low-cost solutions through different research programs. Some of the key projects are:
- KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) has been recognized as a Centre for Augmenting War with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) under Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (Sanctioned amount: 56 Crores INR). CAWACH supports innovations in the areas of diagnostics, devices, informatics including bio-informatics & information management systems, any intervention for the control of COVID-19 and/or startup ideas to address/mitigate various challenges faced by country / society due to severe impact of COVID-19 (Multiple SDGs targetted) . https://isba.in/cawach/
- “SASACT” (Scheme for Accelerating Startups around Post COVID Technology Opportunities) scheme for accelerating start-ups around post COVID Technology opportunities approved by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. SASACT initiative is part of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY’s) measures to respond to today’s changing environment and reiterating the need and importance of quick and reliable technology solutions in accordance with local needs. SASACT envisages supporting electronics hardware/ ICT based tech startups for developing or re-purposing technologies, tools, systems, solutions to respond to the post COVID-19 scenario with action areas identified as smart/ digital manufacturing including 3D printing, Digital health/ Medtech, Edutech, Fintech, Work From Home (WFH) and other solutions deemed fit for post Covid-19 world. (Multiple SDGs targetted) (Sanctioned amount: 10 Crores INR)
Revised and reintroduced in 2020, the National Education Policy is the first education policy of the 21st century and aims to address the many growing developmental imperatives of our country. This Policy proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system that is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century education, including while building upon India’s traditions and value systems. The University has been involved with the MHRD, Government of India in developing and contributig directly to transform our nation sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high quality education to all. In 2021, the second version of the annual three-day webinar was conducted and it included discussions on:
- Restructuring for Autonomy, Integration and Diversity
- Governance & Leadership
- Equitable and Inclusive Education
- Self-Employment & Employability
- Community Engagement
- Expand Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- Regulatory Changes and Role of Apex Regulatory Bodies
- Funding and Financing of Educational Institutions under NEP
- Implementation strategies and role of Government
- NEP and the new Value system
- Innovative and responsive pedagogy
- Continuous Learning
- Internationalization of higher education
- Restoring integrity to teacher education
- Multidisciplinary colleges and universities
- Teacher preparation and continuous professional development
- Open Learning Education- School Education, Higher Education, Professional Education, Vocational Education, Technical Education
This brought 32000 students, educationists, policymakers and intellectuals from 55 countries on a common platform.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/kiss-du-holds-invited-lecture-on-nep-and-inclusive-education/
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/ksom/ksom-faculty-delivers-expert-lecture-on-nep/
B. Collaboration with Non-Government Organizations
KIIT Signs MoU with NBCC; Skill-based Training for KIIT-KISS Students
The KIIT Deemed-to-be-University on Tuesday signed an MoU with the National Building Constructions Corporation (NBCC) to impart skill-based programmes to the students of both KIIT and KISS and make them industry ready.
The function was attended by the Founder of KIIT-KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta and GM HR of NBCC Debasis Satapathy. As per the MoU, skill development and industry-oriented internship training will be provided for KIIT and KISS students with a focus on SC/ST and students from the financially weaker section.
Aspire Leaders Program (ALP) Signs MoU with KIIT & KISS
Aspire Leaders Program (ALP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), this week.
This fully-funded program is designed to provide leadership development opportunities to 18-26 year olds from low-income, first-generation college backgrounds. With access to Harvard coursework, world-class faculty, and a global network, ALP will expose the current students and Alumni to new skills and help in catalyzing their aspiration and enable and empower the participants to drive changes in their communities.
Aspire Leaders Program (ALP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), this week.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/aspire-leaders-program-alp-signs-mou-with-kiit-kiss/
KIIT-DU Signs MoU with PLR Chambers
Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, on behalf of the International Centre for Business, Research and Innovation (ICBRI) under the auspices of KIIT School of Social Financial and Human Sciences (KSFH), signed an MoU with Mr. Aditya Prakash Rao, Partner, PLR Chambers, New Delhi on 12th December, 2023 with the vision of engaging joint research projects, consulting as well as academic engagements in varied domains of mutual interest and institutional expertise.
Prof. (Dr.) Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty welcomed the guests and presented a brief profile of the university highlighting its remarkable achievements. Mr. Aditya Prakash Rao delivered a brief introduction of PLR Chambers and enlightened the immense possibilities of mutually beneficial engagement between KIIT and PLR Chambers in research, consulting, and policy.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-du-signs-mou-with-plr-chambers/
KSPH Signs MoU with ICMR-RMRC
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KIIT School of Public health (KSPH), KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU) and ICMR – Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR-RMRC), Bhubaneswar on 30th August 2023 for strengthening collaborative research and academic endeavours between the two eminent organizations in the disciplines of public health, medical and allied health sciences.
Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU and Prof. Dr. Bhuputra Panda, Director, KSPH signed the MoU on behalf of KSPH, while Dr. Sanghmitra Pati, Director, RMRC signed on behalf of ICMR-RMRC, Bhubaneswar.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiit-school-of-public-health/ksph-signs-mou-with-icmr-rmrc/
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 & KISS with 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 & KISS students, 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.
The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Law, KIIT in association with Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Puducherry and Chennai, organized an International Webinar “Rethinking and Transforming Public Policy: The Challenges of Ethics, Aesthetics and Responsibility” on 7th May 2021. The webinar underscored the importance of the topic and highlighted the role of public policy in the governance process. It also emphasized the philosophical thought of public policy and tried to connect with contemporary public policy management (SDG 8, 9, 10, 11, 16)At the Inaugural Session, the key speaker Prof. John Robert Clammer, Professor, Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, O. P. Jindal Global University/Kyoto University spoke on “Aesthetics and/as Policy: Cultural Rights and the Quality of the Public Environment”, while Mr. Carlos Alvarez Pereira, The Club of Rome, Member-Advisory Boards of UNESCO Chair of Global Understanding for Sustainability, University of Jena, Germany discussed the topic, “A Relational Approach to Political Economy and Public Policy: Making Sense of what we know, towards a Society of Living”. Prof. (Dr.) Gianluigi Segalerba, University of Vienna, Austria emphasized the need of a new model public policy that consists in the uncovering of particular forms of deception strategies present in the political and social scene, while Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Sharma, Professor, Indus Business Academy gave importance on harmonic globalization and public policy. More than 100 students and scholars across India and abroad participated at this International Webinar.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/law/ksol-organizes-international-webinar-on-rethinking-and-transforming-public-policy-the-challenges-of-ethics-aesthetics-responsibility/
The second International Conference on Sustainability and Equity (ICSE-2021) was inaugurated on 17th December 2021 virtually by Prof. (Dr.) Sasmita Samanta, Pro Vice-Chancellor, KIIT (Deemed to be University) in the presence of Prof. Gyoo-Soo Chae, Baekseok University, Cheonan, South Korea and Prof. H. K. Pradhan, XLRI, Jamshedpur. The conference was organized by KIIT-DU in collaboration with World Leadership Academy (WLA), India. This conference discussed the sustainability of human civilization with a focus on democracy, citizenship behaviour, and global society, its challenges, issues and possible way outs (SDG 10, 11)
https://www.worldleadershipacademy.live/events/icse-conference/
C: Collaboration with International Organizations
KSPH Signs MoU with Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Thailand
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KIIT School of Public Health (KSPH), KIIT-DU and the Faculty of Public Health of Mahidol University, Thailand on 27th September 2023 to extend the academic and research collaboration in the South East Asia Region.
On behalf of KIIT-DU, Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Bhuputra Panda, Director, KSPH signed the MoU, while Prof. Dr. Sarawut Thepanondh, Dean, Mahidol University, Faculty of Public Health and Prof. Dr. Orawan Kaewboonchoo, Deputy Dean, International Relations Office represented Mahidol University. Dr. Manas Ranjan Behera, Associate Professor of KSPH, Chenchira Nathathong and other officials were present on the occasion.
KIIT DU Inks MoU with George Washington University
The KIIT-DU has signed an MoU with George Washington University (GWU) in the United States for students and faculty exchange programmes. The MoU was signed recently between Prof. Sasmita Samanta, VC, KIIT DU and Christopher Bracey, Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs, GWU. https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-du-inks-mou-with-george-washington-university/
KIIT-DU Inks MoU with Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
KIIT Deemed to be University and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea entered into a collaboration to develop and promote academic, research, faculty and student exchange programmes between KIIT and the universities in the Republic of Korea. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU and Mr. Suresh Chukkapalli, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Hyderabad. The signing ceremony was held at KIIT-DU on 19th June 2023, where the MoU was exchanged between Prof. Sasmita Samanta and Mr. Suresh Chukkapalli.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/kiit-du-inks-mou-with-consulate-general-of-the-republic-of-korea/
KIIT-TBI holds UK-India HealthTech Bootcamp
KIIT-TBI, the technology business incubator of the KIIT-Deemed-to-be-University, along with Academic Health Science Network, Yorkshire and Humber and Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC) has been organising a three-day UK-India HealthTech Bootcamp with top 25 start-ups from the pan-Indian digital healthcare sector, to navigate and scale their healthtech business to the UK and the world.
These three days of extensive bootcamp was run by the delegation from Yorkshire & Humber AHSN team Dr Neville Young, Mr Tim East, Mr Tom Hutchinson and Ms Dace Dimza-Jones and British High Commission India team, Ms Leena Paul, Mr Deep Narayan, Mr Abhishek Jha & Mr Sandip Chaudhuri.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/tbi/kiit-tbi-holds-uk-india-healthtech-bootcamp/
MoU with Alliance Française to Promote Learning of French Language
Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar signed an MoU with Mr. Nicolas Facino, Director, Alliance Française du Bengale on 1st August, 2022 to promote learning of French language and culture among University students for better career avenues. The MoU ceremony was followed by interaction of Mr. Facino with students from various Schools of the University in presence of Prof. (Dr.) Beerendra Pandey, Dean, KIIT School of Language (KSOL), Prof. (Dr.) Anita Pati, Dean, KIIT International Relations Office (KIIT-IRO), Mr. Vikas Kumar Sabata, Joint Director, KIIT-IRO, and Mr. Sameer Kumar Das, Deputy Director, KSOL.
FIVB Signs MoU with KIIT & KISS for Volleyball Promotion in India & South Asia
In a groundbreaking move, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) to advance youth volleyball in India and South Asia. The MoU, signed between FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F and KIIT & KISS Founder Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta at FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, marks the first-ever collaboration of FIVB with an educational institution to popularize and boost the sport.
Under this partnership, KISS, renowned as the world’s largest university for indigenous students, will transform into a center of excellence for volleyball training and related educational opportunities, further propelling the growth of volleyball in India. Additionally, KIIT & KISS will serve as a training hub for national youth volleyball teams, providing specialized training and educational programs for aspiring athletes, fostering the sport’s development in the region.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/fivb-signs-mou-with-kiss-for-volleyball-promotion-in-india-south-asia/
Delegates from the Embassy of Finland deliver a session on collaboration opportunities in Finland for students, working professionals, and entrepreneurs at KIIT
Delegates from the Embassy of Finland and Talent Boost engaged in an informative session at KIIT Deemed to be University on May 13, 2022. Dr. Mika Tirronen, Counsellor of Education and Science, provided insights into Finland’s status as the happiest country, delving into its academic and research endeavors. The presentation highlighted research and academic prospects available in Finland, specifically catering to KIIT students.
Mr. Santeri Ojala, Global Head of Talent Boost International Operations, elaborated on work and business opportunities in Finland, addressing students, working professionals, and entrepreneurs from KIIT.
The delegation’s visit commenced with a warm welcome from KIIT-DU’s IRO team, followed by a campus tour. Impressed by the institution’s achievements within 25 years and Dr. Achyuta Samanta’s philanthropic efforts, the delegates envisioned a bright future for KIIT to ascend as a leading global university.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiitnews/finland-embassy-delegates-visit-kiit-kiss/
Involvement with Government of Bhutan on Higher Education
- Short term Industrial Training Programme on “Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning” for the Engineers from Bhutan Power Corporation Limited. https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiitnews/industrial-training-programme-for-bhutan-engineers-inaugurated-at-kiit-polytechnic/
- Training Needs Assessment at Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital, Thimphu Bhutan.
University signed a Statement of Intent with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on 2nd November 2021 to work for tribal development and sustainable development in Odisha. As per the provisions, the two organizations will undertake targeted analytical tribal research activities based on SDG and Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), skilling through career guidance and counseling, management of natural resources especially water and biodiversity to ensure the overall development of the tribal areas (Multiple SDGs targetted)
KISS, UNDP Ink Statement of Intent for Tribal Development
https://kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-inks-soi-undp/ KIIT School of Public Health (KSPH) has been making its presence felt at various international organizations and forums. Being the member of the two regional associations – Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), and South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions Network (SEAPHEIN)– the school has now been accepted as an active member of Global Network for Academic Public Health managed by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), USA. ASPPH is the voice of accredited academic public health, representing schools and programs accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH). ASPPH is a 501c3 membership organization located in Washington, DC with a mission to strengthen the capacity of members by advancing leadership, excellence and collaboration for academic public health. Its members are CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation. The goal of the Global Network is to enhance academic public health worldwide through mutual learning and collaborations between academic public health institutions globally in order to improve and protect the health of people and the planet.
Global Network for academic public health
D: Collaboration with Industries
Involvement with Industries through Centers of Excellence
Centers of Excellence have been established (https://kiit.ac.in/centres-of-excellence/) in collaboration with industry to address SDGs on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure:
Centers of Excellence established and working on SDGs:
Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Equity
Working towards awareness of different SDGs, collaboration with National, International Government, NGOs and corporate to frame policies and decide on plan of action to meet the goals.
Relevant SDG: SDG17
IBM Center of Excellence
Working towards development of software solutions related to student projects, and conducting training programs for students of the region for providing hands on trainings related to coding required in the IT industry thereby augmenting their employability.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4, 10
SAP Center of Excellence
Automation of University tasks , collection and analysis of data related to Finance , material management, human resource and student lifecycle as a part of University innovation; providing training on Business Integration and ABAP (open to all) to create awareness and impart skills on automations performed through SAP. This is again expected to augment the employability skills of the participants leading to reduced inequality.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4,9,10
IoT Center of Excellence
Application of IoT in integration of data and services that will lead to sustainable cities and infrastructure development; training provided to students (open to all) impart basic fundamentals of IoT with capstone project
Relevant SDG: SDG 4,11
NI Center of Excellence
Training to students on the basic and advanced knowledge of National Instruments’ LabVIEW software and peripheral systems to carry out quality projects in cutting edge areas in industry.
Relevant SDG:SDG 4
Interdisciplinary Center of Energy with special reference to Renewable Energy
Projects and research associated with solar energy, thin film photo-voltaics, and wind energy are being conducted.
Relevant SDG: SDG 7
Tech Mahindra Design Laboratory
Advanced training on automobile technology and projects for students and researchers.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4
Center of Excellence for Space Science
Working on Geographical Information Systems with the help of space technology to identify issues in farmlands and undertake suitable endeavors. This is oriented to help the agricultural sector leading to economic growth and decent life for related stakeholders.
Relevant SDG: SDG 8
MSME Center of Excellence
Promotion of entrepreneurship and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors. This is aimed for creation of more employments and decent life for the stakeholders.
Relevant SDG: SDG 8
Siemens Laboratory
The objective of this Center of Excellence is to impart project based training of PLM software tools for cutting edge technology enabled students.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4
Interdisciplinary Research Center in Materials and Nano-Sciences
Advanced research in the domain of materials and nano-sciences are being carried out.
Relevant SDG: SDG 9
TBI-NIDHI Center of Excellence
It is acting as a local monitoring committee for consideration of proposals, monitoring the progress and taking appropriate decisions on continuation of funding support to the projects.
Relevant SDG: SDG 9
Center of Excellence in Translational Research Program on Gastrointestinal bacteria pathogens
Advanced Research Program on Gastrointestinal bacteria pathogens.
Relevant SDG: SDG 3
Schneider Lab
Focuses on automation system and smart energy management. This lab also gives a platform to have hands on experiences on emerging technologies and build skills of real world among students and researchers.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4, 9
Center of Excellence of Water
Studies Gathering, measuring and analyzing data on availability of clean water and sanitation; advanced research on providing clean water at affordable cost from naturally available resources.
Relevant SDG: SDG 6
Center of Excellence for Rare Earth Materials
Advanced research on the properties of rare earth materials available particularly in the state of Odisha, study of their characteristics and their potential use in industrial applications.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4,9
Center of Excellence for Automotive Mechatronics
Provides advanced diploma in advanced mechatronics creating skilled technicians for the automobile industry.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4,10
Center of Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health
Established in association with BG-BAU Germany, BG-ETEM Germany and Indo-German Focal Point India, this center is working towards safety and generation of health awareness for the laborers working in organized and unorganized sector.
Relevant SDG: SDG 3
KIIT-DU –Acer Center of Excellence
Projects, automation and software based research and solutions around artificial intelligence and virtual reality are being carried out.
Relevant SDG: SDG 9
Boeing Center
Capacity Building for University students, faculty and early stage startups to transform plans into practical and possible business ventures with the capability to take the Indian aerospace and defense to the next level and help scale greater heights in future.
Relevant SDG: SDG 9
Bosch Center of Excellence
Advanced research on robotics and automation of jobs are being carried out
Relevant SDG: SDG 4,11
Technology Enabling Center
Capacity building for engineering/medicine & science students (of Odisha) to build innovative projects leading to new product & process development, IP & Tech transfer activities.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4
Technology Transfer Office
Building Capacity of East & Northeast regions bio-incubators and biotech institutions of India including AMTZ, Visakhapatnam on IP & Tech transfer activities.
Relevant SDG: SDG 4
Fintech Center of Excellence
Software solutions to automate and speed up financial transactions.
Relevant SDG: SDG 8
Acer Predator Thronos at Design Thinking Lab
Helpful in learning and applying the concepts of AR/VR through coding and gamification
Relevant SDG: SDG 4
Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Research
Vision to conduct extensive research on social, political & economic policies and design strategies that lead to change in public policy and governance.
Relevant SDG: SDG 8,16,17
Center of Excellence for Happiness
Vision to promote quality of life vis-à-vis happiness or subjective well-being among people. The learning of Happiness studies will provide participants with the requisite skill, knowledge, and attitudes for smooth sailing through the journey in life.
Relevant SDG: 3
Centre of Excellence in Leadership
Vision to facilitate development of leadership skills and making global leaders
Relevant SDG: 8
Centre for studies in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration
Objective of promoting intellectual discourses and research in the broad area of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration through various ways of engagement with the different Stakeholders from academia, research, courts, police, prison etc.
Relevant SDG: 10,16
Centre of Arbitration https://kac.kiit.ac.in/about-us/
Promoting alternative dispute resolution and arbitration, the convergence of academic and practice can further the research on theory of arbitration and formulation of best practices for practitioners not just in India but globally.
Relevant SDG: 16, 17,10
Centre for Constitutional Law Studies and Research
To promote awareness among students regarding the dynamics of Constitutional Law. The prime interest of the Centre lies in promoting the research activities in students in national and inter-college level. The Centre has succeeded in extending its work sphere to doctrinal researches and has also started to concentrate on publishing empirical reports. Its objective is to create a supportive environment for academic discussion and thought about constitutional matters. And to encourage students of all backgrounds to participate, regardless of their knowledge of the more nuanced aspects of the constitution. To provide a platform for public discourse and deliberation vis-a-vis Constitutional law. The Society endeavor through the course of its activities to promote awareness about the subject and its importance. The purpose behind the establishment of the Centre is to generate debate and dialogue on various nuances of the subject of Constitutional Law.
Relevant SDG: 17,16
IPR Centre/ Centre for Intellectual Property Studies
Vision to integrate a techno-legal sphere of law such as intellectual property. This Centre aims to provide a common platform to research persons, academicians, industry personnel, policy-makers, practitioners and students, to discuss the multitudes of activities relating to patent, trademarks, copyright, and other forms of intellectual properties.
Relevant SDG: 9
Centre of for Criminology, Victimology and Police Science
Vision to encourage research in criminology, applied criminology and police science among faculty and students. The centre has actively organised international seminars, certificate courses and webinars every year and has already earned a fame for itself among national and international audience and resource persons. Research in criminology, victimology and police science is a neglected domain in research and the active participation of students and faculties promises a vibrant future with ample research avenues and scope.
Relevant SDG: 10,16
Centre of Studies for Business and Corporate Law
The Centre offered a platform to recommend discussions on company legal guidelines, and anatomize on exclusive subjects and additionally expand a hobby in corporate regulation subjects. It is an endeavor to sell the expertise and studies within side the discipline of the Business Law and is an initiative taken with the aid of using the School of Law, KIIT University to assist college students in addition to different stakeholders to evolve the modifications for private in addition to commercial growth. The Centre’s founding purpose is to analyze and examine the enterprise regulation paradigm, to gain that the Centre will behavior numerous sessions, seminars, meetings etc. over the length of time; creating an expertise of realistic elements of company and business legal guidelines amongst students that is going past the scope of school room teaching, which includes preserving the conventional technique of disseminating knowledge, breeding college students specializing in studies and concurrently imparting a breadth and intensity of records specially company legal guidelines and to convey together, from the practicing fields to construct a platform and to gain the top of perfection in corporate education.
Relevant SDG:8,9,10,16
Centre for studies in Legislative Drafting
Relevant SDG: 16
Microchip Centre for Excellence
Relevant SDG: 9,11,17
International Centre for Business Research and Innovation
Relevant SDG: 8
E: Collaboration with other Institutes and Agencies
Involvement with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Our University is a mentor institution for other colleges under “Paramarsh” scheme of the University Grants Commission, India to ensure quality assurance in higher education thereby getting accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India. This action is oriented towards SDG 4 (Quality education). The scheme was launched in 2019 and continued in 2022 as well.
https://filedata.kiit.ac.in/reports/Paramarsha-Report.pdf
https://filedata.kiit.ac.in/reports/Status-Report-of-Paramarsha.pdf
Domestic and Foreign Collaborations for Quality Educations (with scholarship Schemes)
The University has numerous Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with various National and International Institutions/Universities and closely works with them towards reaching the SDG goals. The University has tie ups with governments and embassies to provide quality education to students from other countries with attractive scholarship schemes (SDG 4). The evidence for all the MoUs can be found at:
https://filedata.kiit.ac.in/mou/MOU_signed_with_Institution_2020-21.pdf
School of Medical Sciences under Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University has Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha, to work for the development and welfare of the Divyangs (Persons with Disabilities) across the state to address the SDGs of Good Health & Well Being. Feedback and suggestions on policies related to SDG on reducing inequalities for disabled are provided through this MOU.
https://kalingatv.com/state/kims-odisha-govt-sign-mou-welfare-divyangs/
The University is involved in expert opinion and advice through its involvement with a horde or national and international organizations under the umbrella of different associations and councils, which are directly or indirectly associated with addressing the SDGs. The University is a prominent member of international organizations like International Association of Universities (IAU), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), University Mobility of Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), International Institute of Education (IIE), New York, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)and Eurasian Silk Road Universities Consortium (ESRUC)The University is also member of various National bodies like Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Commerce Association, Indian Society for Technical Education, Khelo India Organisation and Institution of Engineers.
American Studies for Sustainable Development
Member of different Bodies in the Govt. of India
Authorities and academicians of the University are also member of different policy making bodies and those working under the aegis of the Government of India and Government of Odisha. Pro Chancellor of the University (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subrat_Kumar_Acharya) has been a member of various Project review committee members in ICMR, CSIR, DBT and also has remained members of the Scientific Advisory committees of various DBT and ICMR scientific Institutions as well as governing body member of medical college at Berhampur, Odisha and Scientific Advisory Committee member for Biomedical Genomic Centre at Kolkata from 2013-2014, . He also served as a member of the Armed Force Medical Research Council . At present, he is a member of the SERB ( Science and Engineering Review Board) since 2015- under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Chairman of the Academic committee and Member of the Selection committee of the AIIMS, Jodhpur since 2013, Chairman of the Education Committee of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology since 2010 as well as the clinical –coordinator of various multicentric Research projects being conducted by ICMR in the country.
Vice-Chancellor of the University is the present president of the Indian Commerce Association, India and also serves as a member of Board of Governors of Dattajirao Kadam Technical Education Society, Textile & Engineering, Institute, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra.
Faculty members of the University are also involved in peer visit teams of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), India to assess delivery of Quality Education Programme and provide feedback.
Collaboration for Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Sanitation, Cleanliness and Others
Occupational safety, Health Workshop and Training for Manual Workforce
Occupational safety, Health Workshop and training for construction workers and Agriculture workers: Awareness Programme on the various dimensions of occupational health and safety, the issues and challenges in the construction and agricultural sectors sector of India, and to identify good working practices, behaviors, and ideas for workplace (SDG 8,9).
Bar Council of India to set-up Indian Institute of Law (IIL) at Bhubaneswar in collaboration with KIIT
In a significant development, the Bar Council of India through BCI Trust is going to set-up the Indian Institute of Law (IIL) in collaboration with KIIT ((Deemed to be University)) in Bhubaneswar with an aim to train the Law Teachers and Lawyers/Advocates of the country. It is for the first time that a Statutory Body has come forward to tie-up with any self-funded organization for establishment of a national level institute like IIM. The Press Release of Bar Council of India (dated 29th January 2021) narrates the partnership in details. The honourable Founder of KIIT praised the initiative.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/law/bar-council-of-india-to-set-up-indian-institute-of-lawiil-at-bhubaneswar-in-collaboration-with-kiit/ KIIT International e-Model United Nations (8th edition of KIIT International e-Model United Nations) was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Roger Gopaul, High Commissioner of Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to India in the presence of Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Vice Chancellor, KIIT ((Deemed to be University)) Bhubaneswar, Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, the honourable Registrar and other dignitaries on 29th January 2021. The event was organized by KIIT Student Activity Centre (KSAC).
The first day of the conference featured Intergovernmental Processes, UN Women and Motivating Discourse. The day proceeded with sessions in the various committees of the e-Model United Nations, such as DISEC, UNHRC, WHA, SPECPOL, ECOSOC, UNPBC, UNFCCC, UN-WOMEN, UNSC and HCC. A total of about 600 national and international participants connected from majority of European and Asian nations.
Statewide UGC Paramarsh Workshop Starts at KIIT
As a part of its continuous efforts of serving the needs of the society at large, KIIT has lent its hands to the ‘UGC- Paramarsh’ program. The objective of the program was to enhance the overall quality of the mentee institutions and mentoring the non-accredited Higher Education Institutions to enable them to get accredited. Being an organization, which earned the tag of ‘Institution of Eminence’ (IoE) for its’ quality and value system in imparting world-class education, it is obvious that there could not be any better option than KIIT in partnering UGC in this program. Under the Paramarsh program, KIIT is supposed to mentor five institutions. Carrying on its legacy successfully and the benevolent decision taken by its Founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta to spread the program statewide, KIIT has mentored more than twenty-five colleges and three universities till date. In the meantime, KIIT has successfully organized four workshops which have been attended by more than Principals and IQAC coordinators from colleges of different parts of Odisha. KIIT is also helping the already accredited institutions in improving their grade. Continuing this, on 12th February 2021, KIIT in collaboration with QAC, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada organized a two-day workshop, sponsored by NAAC. Prof. Asoka Kumar Das, Vice-Chairperson, Odisha State Higher Education Council graced the program as the Chief Guest and Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-Vice Chancellor, KIIT ((Deemed to be University)) as the Guest of Honor. Prof. Kishore Kumar Basa, Vice Chancellor, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University chaired the program and suggested all the participating institutions to strive to get NAAC accreditation. Prof. Jayanta Kumar Parida, Director, KIIT School of Commerce & Economics and Prof. Ranjan Kumar Bal, Ex-Chairman, P. G. Council, Utkal University conducted the workshop. Coordinator of the KIIT Paramarsh, Prof. Parida, from his experiences of decades of being one of the members of accreditation committees of NAAC, enlightened the audience with various measures that can be taken by the institutions to ensure accreditation.
AICTE-ISTE Sponsored Induction/Refresher Programme on “Electric Vehicle and Smart Grid"
School of Electrical Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University) organized a six-day refresher Programme on “A Path Towards Sustainable Energy” from 17th to 23rd December 2021 (virtual mode). Speaking at the inaugural session, Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty said that researchers should solve real world problems through their research works. Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, emphasized collaborative research work and spoke on the importance of EV in future transportation systems. In his address, Prof. Byamakesh Nayak, Dean, School of Electrical Engineering, discussed the importance of refresher courses and briefed about the facilities available in the School.
Webinar on ICC Jurisprudence in the Cases of Iraq and Philippines, organized by School of Law, KIIT
School of Law KIIT organized a Webinar on ICC Jurisprudence in the cases of Iraq and Philippines on 30th October 2021. The lecture was focused on crimes over which ICC exercises jurisdiction and those are genocide, crimes against humanity under war crimes and crimes of aggression. The resource person for the webinar was Mr. Chiarini, (Doctoral Research Fellow at Insubria University) is an Attorney at Law admitted as Assistant to Counsel (Conseils Adjoints) at the International Criminal Court, The Hague. He shed light on the constituting elements of genocide. Subsequently distinctions between genocide and crimes against humanity and war crimes and crimes of aggression were also explained. The session focused on how the office of the prosecutor works and how the external lawyer gets the materials and evidence to present in the court and what are the reasonableness of evidence and examination of the investigation.
MoU with & IIPA New Delhi
Our University and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3rd November 2021 with the objective of joint collaboration in research, teaching and innovation activities of mutual interest.
https://kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-iipa/ KIIT Law School Conducts National Webinar on ‘Drafting Legal Frameworks for Crime Prevention in the Digital Age’
The KLS Centre for Study & Research in Legislative Drafting (CSRLD) under the aegis of Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law, KIIT Law School conducted a National Webinar on ‘Drafting Legal Frameworks for Crime Prevention in the Digital Age: Perspectives & Challenges’ on 3rd November, 2021. Speaking at the webinar, Mr. Sujeet Kumar, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (R. S.) emphasized that the Government should immediately formulate the National Cyber Security Strategy due to the developing technology, economic growth, geopolitics and, most importantly, threats from hostile nations like China which is extremely aggressive in the cyber space.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/law/kiit-law-school-conducts-national-webinar-on-drafting-legal-frameworks-for-crime-prevention-in-the-digital-age/ KIIT Organizes UGC- PARAMARSH Workshop in Collaboration with Rama Devi Women's University
Paying back to the society has always been the primary focus of KIIT and its Founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta. As a part of its continuous and constant efforts of serving the needs of the society at large, KIIT has lent its hands to the UGC PARAMARSH program. The objective of PARAMARSH program is to mentor the non-accredited higher education institutions to enable them to get accredited and enhance the overall quality of the mentee institutions. Under the PARAMARSH program, KIIT is supposed to mentor five institutions. But carrying on its legacy successfully and the benevolent decision taken by its Founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta to spread the program state-wide, KIIT has mentored more than 30 colleges and three universities till date. KIIT in collaboration with Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar organized a workshop involving 48 women’s colleges across the state of Odisha on 30th September 2021.
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has signed a partnership agreement with the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) to provide the online Self-directed Emotional Learning for Empathy and Kindness (SEEK) course for KIIT-KISS staff.
The KIIT Law School MUN (Model United Nations) Society, under its Faculty Convener, Mr. Anirudha Choudhury, Assistant Professor, organized webinar on International Relations and Foreign Policy concerning the recent hostilities in Afghanistan on 27th August, 2021. Dr. Amarendra Khatua belongs to Indian Foreign Service, 1981 Batch, a career diplomat, was the chief speaker at the webinar.
State-level Capacity Building Workshop on National Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
Considering the rising trend of the Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and its risk factors which require interventions from multiple sectors, Govt. of India has prepared National Multi-sectoral Action Plan (NMAP) for prevention and control of NCDs involving several non-health sectors. In this context, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, in collaboration with School of Public Health, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Jagadguru Kripalu University and World Health Organization (WHO) India Office, organizeda capacity building workshop for NMAP nodal officers for the Odisha State on September 22-24, 2021. The aim of the workshop was to strengthen multisectoral actions in Odisha by operationalizing the existing National Multi-sectoral Action Plans (MSAP).
Webinar on “Dominant Discourses, Gender Stereotypes and The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955”
KIIT Law School (KLS) organized a webinar on the topic “Dominant Discourses, Gender Stereotypes, and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955” on 27th September 2021.
A Special Lecture was organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities at KIIT Law School (KLS) on the 28th of September, 2021. This was the 2nd lecture in the Series related to Social Sciences organized at KLS on a specific topic of contemporary relevance. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera, Vice Chancellor, KISS-DU. Prof. Behera spoke on the topic “Sustainable Tribal Development” (with special reference to Odisha).
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/law/special-lecture-series-on-social-sciences-at-kiit-law-school/
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India (GoI), in collaboration with National Tribal Research Institute, New Delhi, KISS Deemed-to-be University (KISS-DU), Odisha, and SCSTRTI, Government of Odisha, organized a two-day workshop on National Talent Pool Conclave on 23rd and 24th September 2021. The program aimed to develop tribal scholars’ cognitive and scholastic abilities by providing to them an environment of learning, support, contribution, and recognition and enabling them to hone their research and entrepreneurship skills.
https://kiss.ac.in/posts/workshop-on-national-tribal-talent-pool-conclave-at-kiss-du/
KISS School of Anthropological Sciences, KISS-DU, in collaboration with the United Indian Anthropological Forum (UIAF) and Jharkhand Anthropological Association (JAA), organized an international webinar, “2030 Agenda to Sustainable Development and Human Trafficking: Where India Stands?” on 30th July 2021.
Moderating the webinar, Dr. Vijay Prakash Sharma, Former Director, Institute for Human Development, Eastern Regional Centre, Ranchi, and President, Jharkhand Anthropological Association spoke on “Human Trafficking – The Problem of Evolving Humanity”.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/migration-and-trafficking-in-persons/
School of Applied Sciences, KIIT-DU organized the first Water Technology Research Lecture on 19th August 2021 on virtual platform in collaboration with Waste Water Innovations, South Africa. The title of the lecture was “Nanocomposite materials for waste water remediations”. In his lecture, Prof. Mishra discussed the worldwide problem of water pollution and its consequences. He focused on the role of nanotechnology for addressing the issue.
Creativity and innovation remain at the heart of the policy initiative of the Government in recent times. In the changing paradigm of research and development, skill, innovation ecosystem, there is a dire need for academia-industry interaction to add value to society. To gain insights into the topic, the School of Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), KISS-DU, organized a national webinar on ‘Academia Industry Collaboration for Innovation and Development’ on 23rd July 2021. This webinar was held in the context of the New Education Policy (NEP 2020), and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP 2020), which stress on setting up start-ups, incubation centers, and technology development centers at the forefront of research.
The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (DSSH), KIIT School of Law, in association with Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Puducherry and Chennai, organized an International Webinar on “Rethinking and Transforming Public Policy: The Challenges of Ethics, Aesthetics and Responsibility” on 7th May, 2021.