About KIIT Outreach
KIIT and KISS make meaningful contributions to education, social development, and humanitarian work. Through awards and outreach programmes, they acknowledge outstanding achievements and inspire others to contribute to the betterment of society, aligned to inclusivity, social responsibility, and compassion.
KIIT and KISS are two prominent institutions that have been making significant contributions in the fields of education, social development, and humanitarian work. Both share a common vision of creating a positive impact on society and bringing about meaningful change in the lives of individuals and communities. Known as universities of compassion, humanitarianism, and impact, KIIT and KISS place service to humanity at the heart of their mission.
As part of this mission, the institutions recognise and appreciate individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their respective fields through various awards. These honours acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership, and exemplary dedication across academics, art, culture, literature, social work, sports, and spiritualism. By shining a light on such work, KIIT and KISS aim to inspire others to contribute actively to the betterment of society and to uphold values of inclusivity, social responsibility, and compassion.
KIIT Outreach
Educational initiatives, community engagement, skill development, and social welfare projects undertaken by KIIT.
Joint KIIT–KISS Outreach
Collaborative programmes across education, healthcare, gender equity, and tribal empowerment.
Initiatives of the Founder
Art of Giving, Kanya Kiran, Education for All, HERO, India Against Negativity, Kalinga Fellowship, NEIP, Art of Appreciation.
Compassion made practical: education, health, and dignity for every community
This landing page is your doorway to all outreach under KIIT: flagship programmes, live campaigns, and partnerships that turn empathy into results. Explore health access at the doorstep, skills that lead to work, women’s safety, green communities, and more — all delivered with the KIIT promise of quality and care.
Joint KIIT–KISS
Where the University’s resources meet KISS’s grassroots to scale impact for indigenous and marginalised communities.
Founder’s Campaigns
Art of Giving, Kanya Kiran, Education for All, HERO and more — vision-led movements that inspire everyday change.
Get Involved
Volunteer, partner, or host a drive. Outreach grows when people and institutions act together.
Awards & Recognitions
KIIT and KISS honour individuals whose life and work exemplify service, knowledge, and leadership, inspiring future generations.
The awards by KIIT and KISS not only recognise excellence but also raise awareness on critical issues, promote social justice, and inspire active contributions to society. They encourage innovation, compassion, and commitment, celebrating individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference. These honours reflect the core values of inclusivity, social responsibility, and compassion, inspired by the humanitarian vision of Founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta.
Institutional Awards
KISS Humanitarian Award
The KISS Humanitarian Award (est. 2008) recognises individuals for exemplary and distinguished service to humanity across the globe. It symbolises hope, compassion, and altruism, inspiring others to follow the same path. It is the highest award given by the Universities.
KIIT / KISS Lifetime Achievement Award
Honours individuals for exceptional, career-long contributions and achievements. KIIT focuses on Science, Academics, and Innovation; KISS recognises Social Work and Public Service. Conferred as decided by the Committee (not tied to a fixed timeline).
KKIO Eminence Award
Recognises individuals who have achieved exceptional eminence and distinction. KIIT Eminence highlights contributions in academics and research; KISS Eminence honours achievements in social work and public service.
KKIO Excellence Award
Celebrates young and emerging individuals demonstrating excellence in their domains through outstanding achievements, innovation, and positive societal impact.
Special Honours
KKIO Women of the Year Award
Celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of 10 remarkable women across fields who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and a significant positive impact. Open to women from all walks of life.
KKIO Friendship Award
Honours the profound bond, support, and well-wishing of individuals towards KIIT and KISS, acknowledging those who have helped the institutions grow while being steadfast supporters of the Founder.
Art of Giving (AOG) Heroes Award
Introduced in 2022 to celebrate individuals who go beyond the call of duty in acts of giving. Honourees receive a cash prize and a heartfelt citation, inspiring communities to embrace the spirit of giving.
Honorary Degrees (D.Litt. & Doctorates at Convocation)
Conferred on distinguished individuals in art, science, literature, business, social service, sports, films, media, and leadership, celebrating excellence and inspiring future generations.
Founder’s Outreach & Humanitarian Campaigns
Led by Prof. Achyuta Samanta, these initiatives advance compassion, dignity, education, health, and equity.
The Art of Giving (AOG)
A social movement promoting kindness, compassion, and generosity in all forms — not just material — bringing peace and happiness to giver and receiver.
- Neighbourliness
- Gratitude
- Food sharing
- Community bonding
Kanya Kiran
Creates a safe environment for girls and champions their right to education; a nation-scale drive to eradicate sexual violence and build safe spaces.
- Community dialogues
- School sessions
- Training kits
- Referral linkages
Education for All
Ensures quality education access for every child by removing barriers like poverty and infrastructure gaps.
- Eliminating cost barriers (fees, food, healthcare, accommodation)
- Holistic care to improve learning outcomes
Health Empowerment for Rural Odisha (HERO)
Brings city-grade care to rural areas through camps, screenings, tele-consults, referrals, and local capacity-building.
- Mother & child health
- NCD screening
- Sanitation & hygiene education
India Against Negativity
Counter-movement to cynicism: promotes hope, responsible speech, and constructive action — online and offline.
- Verify before you share
- Praise in public
- Disagree without hate
New Mind, New Dreams
Raises awareness among marginalised children and communities on core aspects that enable a dignified life.
- Education
- Health
- Human rights
- Sanitation
- Hygiene
Art of Appreciation
Builds a habit of recognising good work and saying “well done”, unlocking morale and wellbeing.
- Simple
- Scalable
- Human — daily practice
Kalinga Fellowship
International leadership initiative with Bridge Institute, Singapore, to end sexual harassment and advance gender equity.
- Systems thinking
- Survivor-centric design
- Public accountability
Society, Humanity, and Spirituality
Advocates humaneness and spirituality as essential values for a better society.
- Humaneness
- Spirituality
- Ethical living
- Spiritual consciousness
Network for Empowering Indigenous Peoples (NEIP)
A global initiative for empowerment, education, and sustainable development of Indigenous communities.
- Identity & dignity
- Sustainability
- Self-determination
Inspiring Change, Sustaining Impact
The outreach and humanitarian work of KIIT and KISS is more than a series of initiatives — it is a living commitment to compassion in action. Each campaign, award, and recognition carries forward the belief that service to humanity is the highest duty.
Guided by the vision of our Founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, we continue to touch lives, break barriers, and create pathways of opportunity. This journey is ongoing, and with every step, we reaffirm our resolve to build a kinder, more inclusive world for generations to come.
