‘EducationWorld Lifetime Achievement Award 2026’ conferred upon KIIT-KISS founder Achyuta Samanta

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Bhubaneswar: Renowned educationist, social reformer, and founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, Achyuta Samanta has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Education World Lifetime Achievement Award 2026-27’. He was honoured with this distinction during the annual ‘India School Rankings Awards 2026-27’ ceremony, organized by EducationWorld.

The award recognizes Samanta’s lifelong and extraordinary contributions to the fields of education, healthcare, and sports, as well as his efforts toward the development and expansion of school education in India.

A special jury panel constituted by ‘EducationWorld’ unanimously selected Samanta for this ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. His unparalleled contribution toward nation-building through education and social development serves as the primary basis for this honor.

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The award was presented to Samanta in the presence of Dilip Thakore, the Editor and Publisher of ‘EducationWorld’. Many eminent personalities from various fields, including the education sector, were present at the ceremony.

For many years, Samanta has been working—through KIIT and KISS—to provide opportunities for quality education, specifically to children from economically and socially disadvantaged or marginalized sections of society. Similarly, he has made a significant contribution to the healthcare sector through KIMS. His relentless service and dedication have had a profound impact on the fields of education and social development in India.

Expressing his gratitude to the authorities of ‘EducationWorld’ for this honor, Samanta stated that such recognition would further motivate him in his endeavors within the realms of education and social service.

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