Bhubaneswar, Oct 2: The birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri was observed at KIIT and KISS Universities today, with a pledge to fulfill their dreams of a prosperous India. On the occasion, floral tributes were paid to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the KISS campus by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, along with senior officials present at the programme. Addressing the students, Dr. Samanta urged them to draw inspiration from the ideals and principles of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. He said Mahatma Gandhi is deeply respected not only in India but also across the world. Dr. Samanta said that the vision Mahatma Gandhi had for the development and empowerment of tribal communities is being realized through KISS. He highlighted the institution’s efforts to provide education and opportunities to tribal children and to contribute to their overall development. Among others, Prof. Saranjit Singh, VC, KIIT DU, and Dr. Prashant Kumar Routray, Registrar, KISS DU were present on the occasion. The programme was followed by a rendition of Ramdhun by KISS students. The celebration concluded with the distribution of laddus among the students.
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated at KIIT and KISS
