THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 23, 2026
Achyuta Samanta, noted
educationist, social worker, and and founder of KIIT and KISS, has been
conferred an honorary doctorate by Karnataka University, Dharwad. He received
the honour during the university’s 75th convocation ceremony, marking the 71st
honorary doctorate awarded to him.
The recognition was conferred
in acknowledgement of his outstanding contribution to societal development
through education.
The honorary degree was
presented by Thawar Chand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, in the presence of
distinguished dignitaries including M. C. Sudhakar, Higher Education Minister
of Karnataka; Padma awardee A. S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of ISRO; and A.
N. Khan, Vice-Chancellor of the university, among others.
Karnataka University, Dharwad,
an 80-year-old institution, had recommended Samanta’s name for the honorary
doctorate through its Academic Council and Board of Management, with the
proposal later approved by the Governor.
Samanta was accorded a warm
welcome by university officials upon his arrival at the airport.
Expressing his gratitude, Samanta
thanked the authorities of the university. He stated that he has been working
continuously in the fields of education and social service for more than three
decades, adding that the honour would further inspire him to continue his
efforts.
He also expressed appreciation
for the staff of KIIT and KISS, dedicating the honour to them in recognition of
their relentless contributions.
