Swami Suryaprabha
Minister of Religion, Brahmarishi Mission, UK (2023)

“At KISS, I feel that Universe wants me here. This is the wonder. Samanta ji, you are an ideal for politicians, social workers and religious leaders. KISS is a Karmabhoomi.”

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma)
Spiritual Leader, Guru and Humanitarian

“The most important thing to be developed through education is compassion towards our fellow beings. I heartily applaud Prof. Achyuta Samanta as he has chosen to offer his humanitarian service.”

His Holiness Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche
Master of Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritual Director of the Ripa International Center

“I have been profoundly touched during my visits to KISS and I get a feeling that the voice of the tribal community of India is here.”

Shri Naveen Patnaik
Chief Minister of Odisha

“The contribution of KISS will help the state government in giving quality education to all children of the state.”

Prof. Ganeshi Lal
Governor of Odisha

“KIIT & KISS are divine creations through Prof. Samanta. He is bringing smiles to underprivileged children. He is loving those who have never been loved before. Therefore, I regard him as an alien.”

Shri Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India

“I wholeheartedly appreciate Dr Achyuta Samanta and the cause of promoting education for tribal population and ushering in a positive change for them.”

Dr. Ricky G. Kej
Internationally Renowned Indian Music Composer and 3 Times Grammy Award Winner

“Biggest roadblock we face today is the thought that someone else will make a difference. Whereas, small incremental changes can make a big difference like KISS does.”

Mr. Rahul Bose
President, Rugby India

“KIIT and KISS are home of Rugby in India.”

Shri Amitabh Bachchan
Noted Film Actor, Director and Producer

“I was really enthused by the steps taken by you (Achyuta Samata) in eradicating poverty through imparting quality education to the tribal children and thereby ensuring sustainable livelihood to them. I am moved by the exemplary work carried out by you.”

Mr. Gianni Infantino
President, FIFA

“I am informed that KIIT & KISS have been creating sports infrastructure, hand holding sportspersons and promoting sports comprehensively since 2005 under the able guidance of visionary Dr. Achyuta Samanta. I am also told that three students of KIIT participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and believe KIIT and KISS will send a bigger contingent in years to come.”

Mr. Virendra Sharma
Mr. Virendra Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from the UK (2023)

“I want to congratulate Dr. Achyuta Samanta for his exceptional work in bringing his vision to life through the institutions he has founded. The achievements he has made are awe-inspiring, and we should all learn from him.”

Mr. Robert Pittenger
Former US Congressman from North Carolina

“If we have more Dr. Samanta’s in the world today, it would be a different world. He is a modern day Mother Teresa. If he were a catholic, we would have made him a saint.”

Dr. Swarup Mishra
Member of Parliament, Kenya

“This university “KIIT” is a great university not only in India but globally. I am really proud that this university is situated in Odisha which is providing such facilities. I am really glad that students back from my country (Kenya) are studying here. The students are highly educated and disciplined here”

UK Baroness Prashar
Member of House of Lords

“This institution has inspired me the most in whole of my working career. Prof. Samanta’s vision has made it a reality and by emphasizing on women empowerment, he is following Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals.”

Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth
His Excellency the President of Mauritius

“After having taken cognizance of the amount and effort being put in by Dr. Samanta and the staff of KISS and KIIT, I am very impressed. I had never thought that social service to such a large scale could be organized to come to the assistance of children of the less privileged members of the society”

His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley
Hon’ble Prime Minister, The Royal Government of Bhutan

“Dr. Samanta is one of the greatest humanitarian in the world today.”

Mr. Timothy J. Roemer
His Excellency the US Ambassador To India

“I am so deeply inspired by the leadership at KIIT and KISS and the selfless example of providing opportunity for students to live out their dreams.”

His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag
His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK
President of the Republic of Mauritius

“Education, inequity, marginalization, poverty, sustainability, empowerment, peace and environment are central to Dr. Samanta’s work that it is a highly commendable achievement in today’s world.”

Mr. Yuri Afanasiev
UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, India

“It is difficult to imagine how such a colossal organization has been set up without
Government support. It will go a long way in furthering the rights of tribal children globally.”

vidya-valan-kiit-kiss
Smt. Vidya Balan
Noted Film Actor, Director and Producer

“To educate is to change a life forever. Today Dr. Samanta provides free education, meals, boarding and lodging to over 25,000 students. There are very few Samantas in India and even fewer whose efforts get recognized. It is time for India to recognize and produce even more Samantas.”

Prof. Jean Marie Lehn
Prof. Jean Marie Lehn
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 1987

“Education of these young children is fantastic because everything starts with education. We would not exist here in this room without education. I think this is the most important thing.”

Prof. Ernesto Kahan
Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1985

“I am very impressed with the facilities at KISS & KIIT .I wish KISS to grow and be able to be a good example to the world.”

Shri Kailash Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 2014

“It’s a pleasure to see smiling faces of the children here at KISS. Visiting KISS is like a pilgrimage. Temple, Mosque & Church all reside in the smiles of these innocent children.”

Sir Richard John Roberts
Sir Richard John Roberts
Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine 1993

“I am overwhelmed with admiration to witness what Prof. Achyuta Samanta has created through his vision, dedication and passion.”

Prof. Olivier Smithies
Nobel Laureate In Physiology Or Medicine 2007

“You know, I come from a small village. You are 10 times the size of my village.”

Prof. Erwin Neher
Nobel Laureate In Physiology Or Medicine, 1991

“Its really amazing that KISS is working for the benefit of future generations. It is putting thousands of students on a right track.”

Prof. Hiroshi Amano
Nobel Laureate in Physics, 2014

“Your achievement is just incredible and extremely difficult to emulate for generations to come.”

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Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 2006

“KISS is wonder. It is rare in the world.”

Prof. Ada Etil Yonath
Nobel Laureate In Chemistry, Israel, 2009

“My country, Israel has 25000 students, but here at KISS, I see the same numbers. KISS is really impressive.”

Prof. Ferid Murad
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

“What is Education? Education is very precious. What Dr. Samanta has done is more than couple of pounds of gold.”

Prof. Richard R. Ernst
Nobel laureate in Chemistry,1991

“Dr. Samanta is a life model for me”

Ms. Ashley Judd
Noted American Actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador

“KISS is transforming poverty through education and nutrition. This award will empower and make me energetic to do more work for women and girl children. Support each other, help your people and your community.”

Prof. Rolf M. Zinkernagel KIIT
Prof. Rolf M. Zinkernagel
Nobel Laureate in Medicine (1996)

“KISS is an extraordinary initiative to educate to try to educate children. I think particularly girls, it is very important to educate them.”

His Holiness Swami Sarvapriyananda
Minister & Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York

“While going around the wonderful campuses of KIIT and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) this morning, my feeling was that while Harvard, a great university and one of the best in the world, is the present, this is the future.”

Padma Bhushan A.R. Rahman
Noted Music Composer

“The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences University is a residential tribal school, I think people like him have to be replicated. This institution (KISS) has to be replicated in every village, every city, every state. That would be the progress for the country.”

Prof. Rolf M. Zinkernagel KIIT
Prof. Rolf M. Zinkernagel
Nobel Laureate in Medicine (1996)

“KISS is an extraordinary initiative to educate to try to educate children. I think particularly girls, it is very important to educate them.”

Prof. Richard R. Ernst
Nobel laureate in Chemistry,1991

“Dr. Samanta is a life model for me”

Prof. Ferid Murad
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

“What is Education? Education is very precious. What Dr. Samanta has done is more than couple of pounds of gold.”

Prof. Ada Etil Yonath
Nobel Laureate In Chemistry, Israel, 2009

“My country, Israel has 25000 students, but here at KISS, I see the same numbers. KISS is really impressive.”

16th-kiit-convocation-yunus
Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 2006

“KISS is wonder. It is rare in the world.”

Prof. Hiroshi Amano
Nobel Laureate in Physics, 2014

“Your achievement is just incredible and extremely difficult to emulate for generations to come.”

Prof. Erwin Neher
Nobel Laureate In Physiology Or Medicine, 1991

“Its really amazing that KISS is working for the benefit of future generations. It is putting thousands of students on a right track.”

Prof. Olivier Smithies
Nobel Laureate In Physiology Or Medicine 2007

“You know, I come from a small village. You are 10 times the size of my village.”

Sir Richard John Roberts
Sir Richard John Roberts
Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine 1993

“I am overwhelmed with admiration to witness what Prof. Achyuta Samanta has created through his vision, dedication and passion.”

Shri Kailash Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 2014

“It’s a pleasure to see smiling faces of the children here at KISS. Visiting KISS is like a pilgrimage. Temple, Mosque & Church all reside in the smiles of these innocent children.”

Prof. Ernesto Kahan
Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1985

“I am very impressed with the facilities at KISS & KIIT .I wish KISS to grow and be able to be a good example to the world.”

Prof. Jean Marie Lehn
Prof. Jean Marie Lehn
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 1987

“Education of these young children is fantastic because everything starts with education. We would not exist here in this room without education. I think this is the most important thing.”

Mr. Gianni Infantino
President, FIFA

“I am informed that KIIT & KISS have been creating sports infrastructure, hand holding sportspersons and promoting sports comprehensively since 2005 under the able guidance of visionary Dr. Achyuta Samanta. I am also told that three students of KIIT participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and believe KIIT and KISS will send a bigger contingent in years to come.”

Mr. Virendra Sharma
Mr. Virendra Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from the UK (2023)

“I want to congratulate Dr. Achyuta Samanta for his exceptional work in bringing his vision to life through the institutions he has founded. The achievements he has made are awe-inspiring, and we should all learn from him.”

Mr. Robert Pittenger
Former US Congressman from North Carolina

“If we have more Dr. Samanta’s in the world today, it would be a different world. He is a modern day Mother Teresa. If he were a catholic, we would have made him a saint.”

Dr. Swarup Mishra
Member of Parliament, Kenya

“This university “KIIT” is a great university not only in India but globally. I am really proud that this university is situated in Odisha which is providing such facilities. I am really glad that students back from my country (Kenya) are studying here. The students are highly educated and disciplined here”

UK Baroness Prashar
Member of House of Lords

“This institution has inspired me the most in whole of my working career. Prof. Samanta’s vision has made it a reality and by emphasizing on women empowerment, he is following Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals.”

Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth
His Excellency the President of Mauritius

“After having taken cognizance of the amount and effort being put in by Dr. Samanta and the staff of KISS and KIIT, I am very impressed. I had never thought that social service to such a large scale could be organized to come to the assistance of children of the less privileged members of the society”

His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley
Hon’ble Prime Minister, The Royal Government of Bhutan

“Dr. Samanta is one of the greatest humanitarian in the world today.”

Mr. Timothy J. Roemer
His Excellency the US Ambassador To India

“I am so deeply inspired by the leadership at KIIT and KISS and the selfless example of providing opportunity for students to live out their dreams.”

His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag
His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK
President of the Republic of Mauritius

“Education, inequity, marginalization, poverty, sustainability, empowerment, peace and environment are central to Dr. Samanta’s work that it is a highly commendable achievement in today’s world.”

Mr. Yuri Afanasiev
UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, India

“It is difficult to imagine how such a colossal organization has been set up without
Government support. It will go a long way in furthering the rights of tribal children globally.”

Shri Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India

“I wholeheartedly appreciate Dr Achyuta Samanta and the cause of promoting education for tribal population and ushering in a positive change for them.”

Prof. Ganeshi Lal
Governor of Odisha

“KIIT & KISS are divine creations through Prof. Samanta. He is bringing smiles to underprivileged children. He is loving those who have never been loved before. Therefore, I regard him as an alien.”

Shri Naveen Patnaik
Chief Minister of Odisha

“The contribution of KISS will help the state government in giving quality education to all children of the state.”

His Holiness Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche
Master of Tibetan Buddhism and Spiritual Director of the Ripa International Center

“I have been profoundly touched during my visits to KISS and I get a feeling that the voice of the tribal community of India is here.”

His Holiness Swami Sarvapriyananda
Minister & Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York

“While going around the wonderful campuses of KIIT and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) this morning, my feeling was that while Harvard, a great university and one of the best in the world, is the present, this is the future.”

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma)
Spiritual Leader, Guru and Humanitarian

“The most important thing to be developed through education is compassion towards our fellow beings. I heartily applaud Prof. Achyuta Samanta as he has chosen to offer his humanitarian service.”

Swami Suryaprabha
Minister of Religion, Brahmarishi Mission, UK (2023)

“At KISS, I feel that Universe wants me here. This is the wonder. Samanta ji, you are an ideal for politicians, social workers and religious leaders. KISS is a Karmabhoomi.”

Dr. Ricky G. Kej
Internationally Renowned Indian Music Composer and 3 Times Grammy Award Winner

“Biggest roadblock we face today is the thought that someone else will make a difference. Whereas, small incremental changes can make a big difference like KISS does.”

Mr. Rahul Bose
President, Rugby India

“KIIT and KISS are home of Rugby in India.”

Shri Amitabh Bachchan
Noted Film Actor, Director and Producer

“I was really enthused by the steps taken by you (Achyuta Samata) in eradicating poverty through imparting quality education to the tribal children and thereby ensuring sustainable livelihood to them. I am moved by the exemplary work carried out by you.”

vidya-valan-kiit-kiss
Smt. Vidya Balan
Noted Film Actor, Director and Producer

“To educate is to change a life forever. Today Dr. Samanta provides free education, meals, boarding and lodging to over 25,000 students. There are very few Samantas in India and even fewer whose efforts get recognized. It is time for India to recognize and produce even more Samantas.”

Ms. Ashley Judd
Noted American Actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador

“KISS is transforming poverty through education and nutrition. This award will empower and make me energetic to do more work for women and girl children. Support each other, help your people and your community.”

Padma Bhushan A.R. Rahman
Noted Music Composer

“The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences University is a residential tribal school, I think people like him have to be replicated. This institution (KISS) has to be replicated in every village, every city, every state. That would be the progress for the country.”