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| birth_place        = Kalarabanka, [[Jagatsinghpur]], [[Odisha]], India
| birth_place        = Kalarabanka, [[Jagatsinghpur]], [[Odisha]], India
| residence          = [[Bhubaneswar]], Odisha, India
| residence          = [[Bhubaneswar]], Odisha, India
| office              = [[Member of parliament|Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| office              = [[Member of parliament|Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| term_start          = 25 May 2019
| term_start          = 25 May 2019
| term_end =
| term_end           = 4 June 2024
| predecessor        = [[Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh]]
| predecessor        = [[Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh]]
| successor          =  
| successor          = [[Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi]]
| party              = [[Biju Janata Dal]]
| party              = [[Biju Janata Dal]]
| alma_mater          = [[Utkal University]]
| alma_mater          = [[Utkal University]]
| occupation          = Social Worker & Entrepreneur
| occupation          = Social worker and entrepreneur
| known_for          = Founder of [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology]], [[Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences]]
| known_for          = Founder of [[KIIT Group of Institutions]]
| website            = [https://achyutasamanta.com www.achyutasamanta.com]
| website            = [https://achyutasamanta.com www.achyutasamanta.com]
| constituency        = [[Kandhamal (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kandhamal]]
| constituency        = [[Kandhamal (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kandhamal]]
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'''Achyuta Samanta''' (born 20 January 1965) is an Indian educationist, philanthropist, and a social worker who campaigns for empowerment through quality education. He is the founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), both educational institutions of global repute and recognition. KIIT is an Institution of Eminence and one of the most prominent universities in India and globe for professional education having more than 30,000 students from all over India and 55 other countries across the globe. KISS is a home for 60,000 indigenous children who get free education, home and board, vocational and sports empowerment from Kindergarten to Post Graduation and Doctorate levels, free of cost.  
Achyuta Samanta (born 20 January 1965) is an Indian educationist, social worker, and politician, known for founding the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He served as a member of parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Kandhamal constituency of Odisha from 2019 to 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Post News |date=2024-06-09 |title=Odisha: Senior BJD leader, ex-MP Achyuta Samanta quits active politics |url=https://www.orissapost.com/odisha-senior-bjd-leader-ex-mp-achyuta-samanta-quits-active-politics/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=OrissaPOST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=bytes |first=OB Bureau |date=2024-06-09 |title=Odisha: Achyuta Samanta Announces Retirement From Politics After Lok Sabha Defeat |url=https://odishabytes.com/achyuta-samanta-announces-retirement-from-politics-after-lok-sabha-defeat/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Odisha Bytes}}</ref>


Besides education and tribal upliftment, healthcare and rural development, Achyuta Samanta has contributed to art, culture, literature, film, media, society and national integration. He has also founded Kadambini Magazine and Kuni Katha exclusively for children. Besides, he is also the founder of Kalinga TV and K News Odisha.
== Early life and education ==
Samanta was born in Kalarabanka village in [[Cuttack]] district of [[Odisha]], India. He lost his father at the age of four and was raised in poverty by his mother, along with six siblings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swain |first=Biswajeet |date=2024-06-09 |title=Achyuta Samanta retires from active politics after defeat in Odisha polls |url=https://sambadenglish.com/achyuta-samanta-retires-from-active-politics-after-defeat-in-odisha-polls/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Sambad English}}</ref> He completed a master's degree in chemistry from [[Utkal University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nag |first=Atul |title=About Founder |url=https://university.kiss.ac.in/about-founder/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=KISS Deemed to be University}}</ref>


He has been conferred with more than 50 International and National awards and over 200 state awards besides two highest Civilian Awards from Royal Kingdom of Bahrain and Mongolia called ISA Award for Service to Humanity and Best Worker Award respectively. He has been conferred with 46 Honorary Doctorate awards from universities in India and abroad. He is the first Odia to be a member of both UGC and AICTE. He is currently the Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Kandhamal, Odisha and also the President of Volleyball Federation of India. He is the designated President (India) of Democracy without Borders and founder of Parliamentarians for Indigenous People।
== Career and institutions founded ==
In 1992, Samanta established KIIT with limited resources, which grew into a [[private university]] offering multidisciplinary programs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KIIT |date=2024-06-13 |title=THE Impact Rankings 2024 KIIT Tops |url=https://news.kiit.ac.in/achievements/the-impact-rankings-2024-kiit-tops-among-most-impactful-universities-in-india-ranks-6th-globally/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=KIIT University News & Events}}</ref> In 1993, he founded KISS, a fully residential institution providing [[free education]], food, and healthcare to [[tribal]] students.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nag |first=Atul |title=About Founder |url=https://university.kiss.ac.in/about-founder/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=KISS Deemed to be University}}</ref>


In 2013, Samanta launched the "Art of Giving" initiative, focused on promoting kindness, sharing, and [[community service]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2025-05-18 |title=Art of giving: A global movement of peace and happiness |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/art-of-giving-a-global-movement-of-peace-and-happiness-972002 |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=The Hans India}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Political career ==
Samanta was born to Anadi Charan Samanta and Nilima Rani Samanta in the village of Kalarabanka in [[Cuttack]] District of [[Odisha]] in 1965.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Odisha's education man Achyuta Samanta plans to navigate his way to the Rajya Sabha|url=https://www.edexlive.com/people/2018/mar/15/how-odishas-education-man-achyuta-samanta-plans-to-navigate-his-way-to-the-rajya-sabha-2226.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His father died when Samanta was four, and he grew up in abject poverty with his widowed mother and seven siblings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Purkayastha|first=Debapratim|date=March 2015|title=Achyuta Samanta's KISS: Mainstreaming Marginalized Communities Through Education|journal=The IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development|volume=XII (1)|pages=45–61}}</ref>
In 2019, Samanta was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kandhamal as a candidate of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Post News |date=2024-06-09 |title=Odisha: Senior BJD leader, ex-MP Achyuta Samanta quits active politics |url=https://www.orissapost.com/odisha-senior-bjd-leader-ex-mp-achyuta-samanta-quits-active-politics/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=OrissaPOST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Insight |first=The News |date=2024-06-09 |title=Achyuta Samanta Retires from Politics after Defeat in LS Election |url=https://enewsinsight.com/achyuta-samanta-retires-from-politics-after-defeat-in-ls-election/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=The News Insight}}</ref> His tenure focused on education, tribal development, and rural welfare. In 2024, he stepped away from active politics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bytes Bureau |first=OB |date=2024-06-09 |title=Odisha: Achyuta Samanta Announces Retirement From Politics After Lok Sabha Defeat |url=https://odishabytes.com/achyuta-samanta-announces-retirement-from-politics-after-lok-sabha-defeat/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Odisha Bytes}}</ref>


Samanta received an M.Sc. in Chemistry from [[Utkal University]]. He had a decade-long experience in teaching in colleges, mostly at Maharshi College under Utkal University, in Bhubaneswar as a chemistry lecturer.
== Awards and recognition ==
 
Samanta has received several national and international awards, including honorary doctorates. Notable recognitions include:
== Educationist ==
Achyuta Samanta is the founder, ex chancellor, and secretary of [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT University)|KIIT University]]; and the  founder of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, KISS Deemed to be University, [[KIIT International School]], [[Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences]] (KIMS), [[KIIT School of Management]] (KSOM), [[KIIT School of Rural Management]] (KSRM), [[KIIT School of Computer Application]] (KSCA), [[KIIT School of Biotechnology]] (KSBT), [[KIIT Law School]] (KLS), [[KIIT School of Languages]] (KSOL), [[Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences]] (KIDS) and [https://kp.kiit.ac.in/ KIIT Polytechnic].
 
== Member of national and International bodies ==
He is a member of [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]], Executive Committee Member of  [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE), President of [[Volleyball Federation of India]], Member of [[Indian Olympic Association]], President, 39th World Congress of Poets (WAAC), General President (2017-18) of 105th [[Indian Science Congress Association|Indian Science Congress]], Advisor of Ministry of Education (Government of Manipur), Academic Council Member of [[Central University of Orissa]], Serving Member of [[National Council for Teacher Education]] (NCTE), [[Coir Board of India]], National Executive Council Member of [[Indian Society for Technical Education]], and Executive Committee Member of [[Indian Science Congress Association]] (ISCA).
 
He was also a serving member of international bodies including the [[International Association of University Presidents]] (IAUP), United States of America; [[Institute of International Education]] (IIE), New York City; Association of University of Asia Pacific (AUAP); [[University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific]] (UMAP), [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]; [[Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health]] (APACPH); [[United Nations Academic Impact]] (UNAI), and Asia Economic Forum (AEF), CIFEJ (Centre International Du Films Pour L'enfance Et La Jeunesse, Dubai).
 
== Honoris Causa awards ==
* Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha – Central University, Tirupati, India − 2011
* Hanseo University, South Korea, 2010
* National University, Cambodia – 2009
* University of Cambodia, Cambodia, 2009
* OIU, Colombo – 2002 and 2005 (D.Sc)
* National Formosa University, Taiwan – 2012
* Gandhi Mandela Awards 2019<ref>{{cite web |title=Gandhi-Mandela Peace Award 2019 to Achyuta Samanta |url=https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiitnews/gandhi-mandela-peace-award-2019-to-achyuta-samanta/ |website=KIIT News |date=13 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to be awarded the First Gandhi Mandela Peace Medal |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/zen-master-thich-nhat-hanh-to-be-awarded-the-first-gandhi-mandela-peace-medal-119071101107_1.html |website=Business Standard India |date=11 July 2019}}</ref>
 
== Awards and records ==
Samanta received a number of awards, and created new records in the field of social entrepreneurship. He was mentioned among the Top 15 Social Entrepreneurs of the World by the American [[Edge Foundation]].<ref>''The New Indian Express''. 12.01.2008 Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder Secretary KIIT & KISS has been placed among the top 15 social entrepreneurs of the world</ref> Samanta appears in ''The Limca Book of Records'' as the youngest chancellor of any University in India.
*Outstanding Green Activist Award by India Green Energy Awards organised by [http://ifge.org.in Indian Federation of Green Energy] (IFGE)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kalingatv.com/miscellany/achyuta-samanta-conferred-with-outstanding-green-activist-award/|title=Achyuta Samanta conferred with 'Outstanding Green Activist' Award|date=2019-12-16|website=KalingaTV|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> – 2019
*Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) at 4th National Teachers’ Congress by MIT World Peace University, Pune<ref>{{Citation|title=Educationist & Social Worker Dr Achyuta Samanta Conferred With Jeevan Gaurav Award {{!}}{{!}} KalingaTV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pMuU_Dgnmw|language=en|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> - 2020
*Personality of the Year Award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ficci.in/ficci-in-news-page.asp?nid=19342|title=Dr Samanta gets FICCI 'Personality of the Year' award,millennium Post,Nov 28, 2019|website=ficci.in|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> – 2019
*Golden Gabel Award by World Academy of Arts And Culture<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/oct/16/39th-world-congress-of-poets-at-kiit-1886107.html|title=39th World Congress of Poets at KIIT|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> – 2019
*BusinessLine Changemaker Awards 2019 instituted by [[The Hindu Businessline|The Hindu BusinessLine]] daily<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/changemaker-award-to-achyuta-samanta.html|title=Changemaker Award to Achyuta Samanta|date=16 March 2019|work=The Pioneer|access-date=16 March 2019}}</ref> – 2019
*Conferred the UC Distinguished Professorship in Humanities by The [[University of Cambodia]]<ref>{{cite web|title=THE CONFERMENT OF THE HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE ON JUSTICE DALVEER BHANDARI AND THE UC DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN HUMANITIES ON PROFESSOR ACHYUTA SAMANTA|url=https://www.uc.edu.kh/uce/event/1/4232/|website=The University of Cambodia|accessdate=4 May 2018}}</ref> – 2018
* Hall of Fame Award presented by World CSR Congress, [[New Delhi]] – 2015
* Successful Entrepreneur Award at Economic Times Entrepreneurship Summit 2015, [[New Delhi]] – 2015
* Civilian Award by [[Jan Mládek]], Industry & Trade Minister of Czech Republic, Vladimír Bärtl, Deputy Minister of Industry & Trade Minister of Czech Republic and M. Stašek, Ambassador of Czech Republic to India at Czech Embassy, [[New Delhi]] – 2015
* Think India Award by Think Media at Transforming India Conclave 2014, [[New Delhi]] – 2014
* Honorary Fellowship Award by [[Computer Society of India]] (CSI), [[Hyderabad, India]] – 2014
* Visista Puraskar from 24th Annual Awards – 2014
* [[Commonwealth of Independent States]] (CIS), Award, Moscow, Russia – 2014
* [[Gusi Peace Prize|Gusi Peace Prize International]], [[Manila, Philippines]] – 2014
* ‘2013 World of Difference Awards’ by US-based International Alliance for Women (TIAW) – 2014
* [[Jawaharlal Nehru Award]], 2012–2012
* [[Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Awards|Godfrey Phillips Bravery Award (Social Bravery Award)]] in recognition of an exceptional Act of Courage – 2011
* Priya Odiya Samman 2007 (Most Endeared Personality in Odisha), through a survey by a National TV Channel – 2007
* Humanitarian Award from Mahatma Gandhi Remembrance Organization, [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]] – 2004
* First Oriya to receive International Award for Outstanding Social Work by the Indian Embassy, [[Muscat, Oman]]
* Received ‘Certificate of Excellence’ in the field of Social Work from the Minister of International Affairs, Government of Cambodia <ref name="KISS Journey">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg-IWTK8t9M |title=In Transit with Achyuta Samanta – Lok Sabha |publisher=Lok Sabha |accessdate=20 July 2009}}</ref>


* Mahatma Award for Social Good (2024), awarded by the Aditya Birla Group.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KIIT |date=2024-10-03 |title=Prestigious Mahatma Award |url=https://news.kiit.ac.in/achievements/achyuta-samanta-conferred-prestigious-mahatma-award/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=KIIT University News & Events}}</ref>
* Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award (2025), for contributions to tribal education.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shivam |date=2025-04-23 |title=Achyuta Samanta Conferred Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025 |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/achyuta-samanta-conferred-gurudev-kalicharan-brahma-award-2025/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Adda247}}</ref>
* ISA Award for Service to Humanity (2015), conferred by the Kingdom of Bahrain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2nd Laureate – Isa Award |url=https://www.isaaward.org/2nd-laureate/ |access-date=2025-05-30}}</ref>
* Gusi Peace Prize (2014), for initiatives in education and social reform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-12-12 |title=Samanta receives Gusi peace prize international |url=https://www.governancenow.com/news/regular-story/samanta-receives-gusi-peace-prize-ternational |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Governance Now}}</ref>
* FIVB Grand Cross Award (2024), from the International Volleyball Federation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KIIT |date=2024-06-13 |title=THE Impact Rankings 2024 KIIT Tops |url=https://news.kiit.ac.in/achievements/the-impact-rankings-2024-kiit-tops-among-most-impactful-universities-in-india-ranks-6th-globally/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=KIIT University News & Events}}</ref>
* Iconic Healthcare Leader Award (2024), from the Association of Healthcare Providers India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Achyuta Samanta Receives National Recognition for Notable Contributions to the Health Sector |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/achyuta-samanta-receives-national-recognition-notable-sishaudiya-n1k2c |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=LinkedIn}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 09:46, 8 December 2025


Achyuta Samanta
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
25 May 2019 – 4 June 2024
Preceded byPratyusha Rajeshwari Singh
Succeeded bySukanta Kumar Panigrahi
ConstituencyKandhamal
Personal details
Born (1965-01-20) 20 January 1965 (age 61)[1]
Kalarabanka, Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, India
Political partyBiju Janata Dal
ResidenceBhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Alma materUtkal University
OccupationSocial worker and entrepreneur
Known forFounder of KIIT Group of Institutions
Websitewww.achyutasamanta.com

Achyuta Samanta (born 20 January 1965) is an Indian educationist, social worker, and politician, known for founding the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He served as a member of parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Kandhamal constituency of Odisha from 2019 to 2024.[2][3]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Samanta was born in Kalarabanka village in Cuttack district of Odisha, India. He lost his father at the age of four and was raised in poverty by his mother, along with six siblings.[4] He completed a master's degree in chemistry from Utkal University.[5]

Career and institutions founded[edit | edit source]

In 1992, Samanta established KIIT with limited resources, which grew into a private university offering multidisciplinary programs.[6] In 1993, he founded KISS, a fully residential institution providing free education, food, and healthcare to tribal students.[7]

In 2013, Samanta launched the "Art of Giving" initiative, focused on promoting kindness, sharing, and community service.[8]

Political career[edit | edit source]

In 2019, Samanta was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kandhamal as a candidate of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).[9][10] His tenure focused on education, tribal development, and rural welfare. In 2024, he stepped away from active politics.[11]

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

Samanta has received several national and international awards, including honorary doctorates. Notable recognitions include:

  • Mahatma Award for Social Good (2024), awarded by the Aditya Birla Group.[12]
  • Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award (2025), for contributions to tribal education.[13]
  • ISA Award for Service to Humanity (2015), conferred by the Kingdom of Bahrain.[14]
  • Gusi Peace Prize (2014), for initiatives in education and social reform.[15]
  • FIVB Grand Cross Award (2024), from the International Volleyball Federation.[16]
  • Iconic Healthcare Leader Award (2024), from the Association of Healthcare Providers India.[17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Dr. Achyuta Samanta-Founder, KIIT & KISS". Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Network, Post News (9 June 2024). "Odisha: Senior BJD leader, ex-MP Achyuta Samanta quits active politics". OrissaPOST. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  3. ↑ bytes, OB Bureau (9 June 2024). "Odisha: Achyuta Samanta Announces Retirement From Politics After Lok Sabha Defeat". Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  4. ↑ Swain, Biswajeet (9 June 2024). "Achyuta Samanta retires from active politics after defeat in Odisha polls". Sambad English. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Nag, Atul. "About Founder". KISS Deemed to be University. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  6. ↑ KIIT (13 June 2024). "THE Impact Rankings 2024 KIIT Tops". KIIT University News & Events. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Nag, Atul. "About Founder". KISS Deemed to be University. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  8. ↑ India, The Hans (18 May 2025). "Art of giving: A global movement of peace and happiness". The Hans India. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  9. ↑ Network, Post News (9 June 2024). "Odisha: Senior BJD leader, ex-MP Achyuta Samanta quits active politics". OrissaPOST. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  10. ↑ Insight, The News (9 June 2024). "Achyuta Samanta Retires from Politics after Defeat in LS Election". The News Insight. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  11. ↑ bytes Bureau, OB (9 June 2024). "Odisha: Achyuta Samanta Announces Retirement From Politics After Lok Sabha Defeat". Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  12. ↑ KIIT (3 October 2024). "Prestigious Mahatma Award". KIIT University News & Events. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  13. ↑ Shivam (23 April 2025). "Achyuta Samanta Conferred Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025". Adda247. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "2nd Laureate – Isa Award". Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  15. ↑ "Samanta receives Gusi peace prize international". Governance Now. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  16. ↑ KIIT (13 June 2024). "THE Impact Rankings 2024 KIIT Tops". KIIT University News & Events. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  17. ↑ "Achyuta Samanta Receives National Recognition for Notable Contributions to the Health Sector". LinkedIn. Retrieved 30 May 2025.

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