KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

We at KIIT celebrated the timeless beauty of India’s handloom heritage through KAANCHI 2026, organised by the Kzarshion (Fashion) Society of KIIT Student Activity Centre, where tradition met contemporary fashion.

Inspired by “The Rajgharana – Dynasties of India,” the showcase brought together 15 teams from KIIT and East Zone colleges, transforming indigenous textiles, traditional craftsmanship, and royal aesthetics into striking runway narratives.

More than a fashion showcase, KAANCHI was a celebration of our weavers, our heritage, and the creativity of a new generation committed to keeping India’s textile legacy alive.

We at our School of Fashion Technology proudly celebrated KRITANTUJA 2026, commemorating the 12th National Handloom Day, by bringing together tradition, craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.

The two-day celebration at Campus 18 featured an exhibition showcasing the artistry of 20+ artisans from renowned handloom and handicraft clusters across Odisha, along with an insightful panel discussion on “Handicraft and Handloom: Heritage, Innovation and Sustainability.”

From loom weaving and hand embroidery to tie-dye, the live workshops offered a hands-on experience of India’s rich textile traditions while highlighting their relevance in contemporary fashion.

Celebrating the hands that weave our heritage and the ideas that carry it forward.

At KIIT, we take pride in celebrating the artisans whose hands have kept India's handloom tradition alive for generations.

From Odisha's own Sambalpuri ikat to Bomkai weaves, National Handloom Day is our reminder that behind every thread lies a story of skill, patience and heritage. We honour the weavers who continue to turn yarn into art.

We were delighted to host an engaging Collective Social Learning (CSL) Workshop at the KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), led by internationally acclaimed sustainability practitioner Mr Greg Bruce, OAM, recipient of the Order of Australia Medal.

Bringing together nearly 180 participants, including professors and international students from the City University of New York (CUNY), alongside students and faculty from our Schools of Rural Management, Civil Engineering, Design, and Architecture & Planning, the workshop became a vibrant platform for collaboration, innovation, and shared learning.

Through immersive and interactive sessions, we explored pathways towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Faculty and students participated as equals, exchanging ideas, identifying opportunities and challenges, and applying systems thinking to real-world sustainability issues.

The workshop inspired participants to commit to meaningful personal actions while proposing collaborative initiatives that KIIT and CUNY can jointly undertake to advance sustainability and strengthen global partnerships. The exchange of diverse perspectives across cultures and disciplines reinforced the value of collective learning and responsible leadership.

The programme concluded with an informal networking session, fostering new international connections and laying the foundation for future collaborations. We remain committed to creating transformative learning experiences that empower our students to become responsible global changemakers.

We are proud to partner with PwC India by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Career Readiness Training Programme in collaboration with SAP University Alliances.

This strategic initiative will equip our students with industry-relevant SAP skills, globally recognised certifications, real-world project exposure, internships, and enhanced career opportunities, bridging academia and industry while creating a sustainable pipeline of future-ready professionals.

Together, we are strengthening industry-academia collaboration and empowering the next generation of skilled, certified, and deployment-ready talent.

We at KIIT Skill Centre were proud to inaugurate the RoboAnalyzer-Based Online/Offline Competition (ROC 2026 – Version 7.0), a prestigious national-level robotics competition.

Bringing together aspiring engineers from institutions across the country, the national-level competition, built around the RoboAnalyzer robotics simulation software developed at IIT Delhi, fostered innovation, robotics, automation, and experiential learning.

The initiative empowered students with industry-relevant skills while strengthening academia-industry collaboration and preparing them for the future of engineering.

We are delighted to welcome a 38-member delegation from the City University of New York (CUNY), comprising 28 students and 10 faculty and staff chaperones, to KIIT as part of the India Trek Programme.

During their visit, the delegation is engaging with our vibrant academic community, exploring our campuses, and experiencing the unique blend of education, innovation, sustainability, and social transformation that defines the KIIT ecosystem. Through interactive sessions, cultural exchanges, institutional visits, and meaningful conversations, the programme is fostering cross-cultural understanding, global perspectives, and lasting academic connections.

As the delegation continues its week-long stay, we look forward to enriching collaborations, shared learning experiences, and strengthening the enduring partnership between KIIT and CUNY.

In collaboration with the International Justice Mission (IJM) and Shram Bahini, our KIIT School of Law observed the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, bringing together leaders from the government, academia, the judiciary, and civil society to strengthen collective efforts against human trafficking and bonded labour.

A key highlight of the programme was the launch of Restored in Odisha and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Identification, Rescue and Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers, reinforcing institutional mechanisms to uphold human dignity, protect fundamental rights, and strengthen access to justice.

The event was graced by Shri Prithiviraj Harichandan, Hon'ble Minister of Law, Works & Excise, Government of Odisha, as the Chief Guest. Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, and Prof. (Dr.) Raju K. D., Pro Vice Chancellor, also graced the occasion, alongside distinguished dignitaries from academia, government, the judiciary, and civil society.

The programme was coordinated by the Centre for Women and Gender Studies (CWGS), a student society of KIIT Law School, reflecting our continued commitment to promoting legal awareness, social justice, and the protection of human rights.

Our Youth Red Cross Society (YRC) volunteers joined the flood relief packaging drive at the Red Cross Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, preparing essential relief kits for families affected by the recent floods across Odisha.

Packed with care and compassion, every kit carried more than necessities—it carried hope. Through service, teamwork, and empathy, our students continue to uphold the true spirit of humanity.