Ethical CommiTtee
Ethical Committee
Ethical committee for a university is a vital step in ensuring ethical practices, compliance, and the welfare of participants involved in research, teaching, and other university activities. The primary responsibility of this committee is to review and oversee research projects involving human subjects or animals to ensure that they are conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. The Ethical committee plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants, and it aims to ensure that researchers adhere to ethical principles, such as respect for autonomy, beneficence, and justice.
Key functions and responsibilities of Ethical committee include:
- Protocol Review: Reviewing research protocols to assess their ethical aspects, Scientific validity, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Informed Consent: Ensuring that informed consent is obtained from all research participants and that the consent process is clear, voluntary, and properly documented.
- Participant Protections : Evaluating the potential risks and benefits associated with the research and ensuring that risks are minimized and reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits.
- Confidentiality and Privacy : Ensuring that the confidentiality and privacy of research participants are protected throughout the study.
- Conflict of Interest: Addressing and managing any potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the research process.
- Continuing Review: Conducting ongoing assessments of long-term or complex research projects to ensure continued compliance with ethical standards.
- Education and Training: Providing guidance and education to researchers, students, and faculty members about ethical considerations in research.
- Reporting and Monitoring: Monitoring ongoing research activities and promptly addressing any concerns or potential violations of ethical principles.
- Compliance with Regulations: Ensuring that the university and its researchers comply with local, national, and international regulations and guidelines governing research with human subjects or animals.
- Record-Keeping: Maintaining comprehensive records of all research projects reviewed and approved by the committee.
Committee Members & Office Address
The University Level Ethical Committee has been constituted comprising of following Members:
- Prof. Ashok K. Sahoo, Director, R & D (Technology),Chairman
- Prof. Benu Gopal Mohapatra, Director – Consultancy Services, Member
- Prof. Srinivas Patnaik, Dean, School of Biotechnology, Member
- Prof. Prasanta Rath, Dean, School of Applied Sciences, Member
- Prof. Shikta Singh, Associate Professor, School of Management, Member
- Prof. Madhuri Meelee, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Member
- Dr. Alpana Mishra, Professor, Community Medicine Nominee, VC
- Prof. Damodar Jena, Dean, School of Rural Management, Convener
2nd Floor, Chintan Administrative Building,
Campus 4, KIIT deemed to be University, Patia
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751024.
Phone : 0674 2725113
Activities
1. Holistic development of the indigenous children
The University works with its sister organization Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, India, to examine the holistic development of indigenous and tribal students.
2. University’s commitment for crime free society
The University is dedicated to fostering a society free from crime by upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. The University maintains a zero-tolerance stance towards fraudulent activities, including bribery and corruption. All forms of bribery are strictly prohibited and neither the offering nor acceptance of such inducements from stakeholders, clients, suppliers or the public is permitted. These policies apply comprehensively to all students and employees. Staff members are encouraged to report any suspected violations and cooperate fully with investigative, or audit processes related to these matters.
3. Legal Aid and Assistance Clinic
The 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 render 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.
https://sustainability.kiit.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Report-on-Legal-Awareness-2023-2024.pdf
4. Wellness clinic
The University, with the assistance of its medical division, has developed wellness clinics in the state’s capital city of Bhubaneswar and numerous other areas. These clinics offer naturopathic treatment, counselling, rehabilitation, and de-addiction therapy services. More than 3500 people have already been healed of serious addictions and mental stress.
https://kiit.ac.in/community-engagement/
5. Legal Awareness Camp at Patia Girls High School
On 29th August 2023 a Legal Awareness Camp at Patia Girls High School was organized, focusing on issues like harassment, cyber safety, and the POCSO Act. The interactive session empowered young girls with knowledge about their rights, safety measures, and support systems.
https://law.kiit.ac.in/legal-awareness-camp-at-patia-girls-high-school/
6. Constitution Day was celebrated
Constitution Day was observed on 26th November 2023, focusing on the theme “Constitutional Silences, Unconstitutional Inaction,” with engaging sessions led by legal luminaries including Shri Pinaki Misra, MP & Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court. The event, organized by CCLSR and NSS Unit of KLS, featured keynote talks, interactive discussions, and a preamble reading to deepen constitutional understanding.
https://news.kiit.ac.in/schools/law/kiit-law-school-celebrates-constitution-day/
7. International Symposium on “New Dimensions and Ideas in Environmental Anthropology”
A two-day International Symposium on “New Dimensions and Ideas in Environmental Anthropology” was hosted with global participation, fostering dialogue on environmental and developmental interdependence. The event featured eminent speakers from India and abroad, including experts from Australia, Bulgaria, and various national institutions.
8. Bridging Theory and Practice: A Field Visit to State Pollution Control Board, Odisha
On April 18, 2024, 60 final-year students from KIIT School of Law visited the State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, for an educational field trip. The visit offered practical insights into environmental laws, hazardous waste management, and regulatory enforcement through expert interactions and guided sessions.
9. 3rd International Sustainable Cooperative Management & Social Conference
The 3rd International Sustainable Cooperative Management & Social Conference was virtually hosted by IGonGFESR & HERME ACADEMIA in collaboration with KIIT School of Law on May 26 & 28, 2024. The event saw over 50 global presenters sharing insights on AI, sustainability, and ethical governance.
https://law.kiit.ac.in/3rd-international-conference/
10. Empowering Young Minds: A Day of Legal Awareness at Shailendra Narayan Government High School, Patia
The KIIT Legal Services Clinic organized an inspiring legal awareness event at Shailendra Narayan Government High School, Patia, engaging 9th and 10th graders on crucial social and legal topics in Odia. Through interactive sessions on education rights, fundamental duties, and the POCSO Act, students were empowered to face real-world challenges with confidence and awareness.
11. School of Spiritualism and Yogic Sciences
School of Yoga was established by KIIT to foster yogic culture throughout the world. It imparts courses for the beginners as well as specialized courses for the practitioners. Beyond academics, the School seeks to create a yoga community where one can share daily matters, stress at work or problems in life and to inspire the community to live empowered, creative, vibrant lives through the practices of yoga and meditation.