Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: KIIT-DU, one of Odisha’s prominent educational institutions, has taken a series of steps to ensure normalcy on campus. The university administration has implemented measures aimed at maintaining student safety, addressing concerns, and ensuring uninterrupted academic activities.
KIIT set up a 24/7 control room to support its Nepali student community, in response to the situation. Additionally, disciplinary actions were taken against certain staff members after an internal review. University officials stated that these steps were part of their commitment to upholding institutional policies and ensuring student well-being.
While reports initially suggested uncertainty among Nepali students regarding their return, university sources indicated that most students have resumed classes, and the academic schedule has remained unaffected. Regular classes are continuing without disruption, and students are engaging in their coursework and campus activities as usual.
Academic and Institutional Events Proceed Without Disruption
Despite recent developments, the university has proceeded with its planned academic and extracurricular calendar. Over the past ten days, several national and international events were hosted at KIIT.
The East Zone Inter-University Cricket Championship, which saw participation from 70 universities and 1,600 players and officials, was successfully conducted on campus.
Two international academic conferences—the 2nd International Workshop on Dam Safety and the International Conference on Recent Advances in Nanomedicine—brought together over 500 delegates each, including researchers, academicians, and industry experts.
The university welcomed more than 60 international academic leaders over a 10-day period, including delegations from Harvard University, Japan, and other institutions, who participated in interactions with students and faculty.
Additional institutional activities, including meetings with embassy representatives, academic discussions, and collaborations, also continued as scheduled.
KIIT also hosted the Association of Indian Universities’ prestigious Central Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet, underscoring its role in ongoing discussions related to higher education policies and institutional governance.
Administration Assures Stability and Support for Students
University officials have reiterated their focus on student safety, institutional stability, and academic continuity. “We remain committed to ensuring a safe and uninterrupted learning environment for all students,” a university spokesperson said.
While initial concerns were raised regarding the impact of the recent incident, the administration has stated that classes, research, and institutional activities remain on track. The situation on campus is reported to be stable, with students attending their courses and ongoing academic sessions continuing as scheduled.
