Awards Archives - Achyuta Samanta

University of Cambodia Honours Achyuta Samanta with Distinguished Professorship

Posted on: 26 Apr 2018

The Founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, has been conferred with Distinguished Professorship in Humanities from the University of Cambodia (UC) on 26th April, 2018. This coveted distinction was awarded by Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Founder-Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the President of University of Cambodia. “Professor Achyuta Samanta, you have dedicated your life for providing education to tens of thousands of less fortunate students in Odisha and thus have directly assisted in alleviating poverty in the region. The University of Cambodia honours your accomplishments and welcomes you with this professorship”, the citation from the University mentions. Expressing gratitude to the University, Dr. Samanta said that it is a matter of pride and happiness for the state of Odisha and India to get such an honour.…

Achyuta Samanta conferred with the honorary doctorate by Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Posted on: 29 Mar 2018

Noted educationist and founder of KISS and KIIT Dr. Achyuta Samanta was conferred with yet another honorary doctorate on Thursday. He was conferred with the honorary doctorate by Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune for his contribution in the field of education, health & social transformation of tribal children in the country. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu handed him the certificate and citation the honorary doctorate at a special function. The KISS and KIIT founder has so far received honorary doctorate from around 37 universities of national and international repute for his splendid and selfless work.

Achyuta Samanta Conferred With Honorary Doctorate Degree From Nanhua University

Posted on: 26 Mar 2018

Dr. Achyuta Samanta was conferred with honorary doctorate from Nanhua University, Taiwan, for his outstanding contribution in the field of education. Dr. Samanta was conferred with the doctorate in a special function organized by the Nanhua University, which ranked 92nd worldwide and 6th in Taiwan in the 2017 Green Metric World University Ranking. Notably, this is Dr Samanta’s first Honorary Doctorate degree after being nominated to the upper house of the Parliament. “Proud privilege to be conferred with the Honorary Doctorate Degree from Nanhua University, Taiwan. I am grateful to them for recognizing my contribution towards Education and Social Service,” said Dr. Samanta. Earlier on February 6, 2018 he was conferred with the Honorary Doctorate from Berhampur University on the occasion of the 22nd Convocation ceremony of the University. This was the first…

First Honorary Doctorate from a University in Odisha for Prof. Samanta.

Posted on: 8 Feb 2018

Renowned educationist and founder of KISS and KIIT, Prof. Achyuta Samanta was conferred with yet another honorary doctorate. He got the honorary doctorate from Berhampur University for his outstanding contribution in the field of education. [caption id="attachment_2187" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Dr. Achyuta Samanta receiving the Honorary D.Sc. Award from Berhampur University[/caption] Dr. Samanta was conferred with the doctorate by Odisha Governor Dr. SC Jamir on the occasion of the 22 Convocation ceremony of the University. This is the first Honorary Doctorate for the KISS and KIIT founder from his own state. He has so far received honorary doctorate from more than 35 universities of national and international repute for his contribution in the field of education, art, culture and social services. As many as 125 students got their PhDs while five got…