We are an educational institute, 60,000 strong, powered by the belief that a better world - free from hunger, poverty & illiteracy - is possible. We provide free of cost education, accommodation, food and healthcare to over 30,000 indigenous students currently studying at our main campus in Bhubaneswar, in addition to 15,000 alumni and an additional 15,000 students spread across our satellite centres. 

Our students are educated and empowered through a holistic approach involving academia, sports and vocational training from Class I to PhD. We also prioritise efforts to preserve the varied tribal cultures, heritage and languages from over 62 tribes represented in our student body. We have also been granted 'Deemed to be University' status by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, since 2017. 

We were founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, who also founded our sister organisation - the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT University), which is now recognised by the Government of India as an Institution of Eminence. KISS was established in 1993, with 125 tribal children at a rented house in Bhubaneswar. Now, more than two and half decades later, it stands as a unique model of empowerment for tribal students. 

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KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Achyuta Samanta

Asambhava Shubha

Damayanti Besra

Dwiti Vikramaditya

Rudrakesh Jena

Nizni Hans

Dutee Chand

Abhay Deol

The Academic and Educational Roles team at KISS is responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally relevant education to indigenous students from diverse tribal backgrounds. This team, comprising dedicated educators like lecturers and professors, focuses on creating innovative curricula that integrate academic learning with vocational training and cultural preservation. They also coordinate projects that enhance educational access and support the holistic development of students throughout their academic journeys.

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Academic and Educational Roles

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Advisory Committee Team

Administrative Support

Research and Learning

Academic and Educational Roles

About

Team members

Other teams at KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Advisory Committee Team

Administrative Support

Research and Learning