THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2026

Strengthening the growing India-Japan partnership in higher education, research and advanced technologies, a 35-member delegation from Tottori, Japan, visited KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday and witnessed the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to promote academic cooperation, joint research and industry collaboration.

The MoUs were signed between KIIT and Tottori University of Japan, Onestruction, TOA Software, and IEPMF and R Zero. The agreements are expected to open up new avenues for students in engineering, management and healthcare, particularly in internships, employment opportunities, skill development and the establishment of Centres of Excellence.

During the visit, the Japanese delegation toured various campuses of KIIT and KISS and interacted with faculty members, staff and students on a range of issues concerning education, research and technological advancements. The delegation also called on KIIT and KISS Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta and appreciated his vision and efforts in building the two institutions into prominent centres of education and social transformation.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of KIIT Deemed to be University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saranjit Singh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cum-Registrar Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty and heads of various departments.

The discussions also explored possibilities for joint initiatives in emerging and cutting-edge technological domains, including Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, robotics and semiconductors, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening academic and industrial ties between India and Japan.

Expressing his appreciation for the partnerships, Dr Samanta said the collaborations would focus on introducing new academic programmes, promoting skill development, advancing research, facilitating industry-oriented training and encouraging knowledge exchange. These initiatives, he said, would help students gain exposure to advanced technologies and acquire valuable practical experience.

He further observed that the partnerships would create wider opportunities for students to pursue higher education, internships, research and employment in Japan, India and other countries.