Events 2016


NATIONAL THERMAL POWER CORPORATION (NTPC)

We submitted letter of proposal to NTPC Limited, Bhubaneswar on Dt. 08/02/2016 regarding support to deprived tribal children and students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of NTPC and it is under active consideration of NTPC.

NATIONAL DIGITAL LITERACY MISSION (NDLM)

In collaboration with IL & FS under the scheme National Digital Literacy Mission of Dept. of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and IT, Govt. of India, we have started training programme at KISS from November, 2015 to January, 2015. 140 students from KISS completed their training on Digital Literacy and received certificates from Ministry of Communications and IT, Govt. of India. The Certificate Distribution Ceremony for “Appreciation of Digital Literacy” was organized by KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS) on Dt. 17/10/2016 in KISS Campus.

INTERNET OF THINGS WITH PREVA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD

1st batch of Internet of Things Skill Development Training Programme from 15th December, 2015 to 16th January, 2016 was carried out in School of Computer Engineering by M/s - Preva Systems Pvt. Ltd. under the aegis of KSAS. In coordination with Mr. Ram Raj and Mr. Jawahar, M/s – Preva Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, the Second Batch of FDP program on Internet of Things (IoT) held during 27th - 30th June, 2016 at School of Computer Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar. Mr. Ram Raj had presented sessions on Internet of Things with hands-on (practical) by the expertise of his Team in Internet of Things (IoT) and as part of the Centre of Excellence at School of Computer Engineering. Around 30 faculty members joined the programme.

ODISHA COMPUTER APPLICATION CENTRE (OCAC)

We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Dt. 01/02/2016 with Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) [Technical Directorate of E & I.T. Department, Govt. of Odisha] for conducting training. This will enable us to conduct government aided training programmes like – a) ORACLE: 10g-PL-SQL and b) Software Testing with Rational Tools.

AUTOCAD

Autocad Global Participation Certificate distributed on 09 January, 2016 to 113no. Students from KISS after successful completion of AUTOCAD Training Programme organized by M/s - Twin Tech (as a CSR initiative) at School of Mechanical Engineering.

VISIT OF SJ. RAJIV PRATAP RUDY, UNION MINISTER OF STATE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WITH 10 MPS TO KIIT & KISS

We have presented all the skill development activities of KIIT & KISS before the Cabinet Minister and Group of MPs, Govt. of India on Dt. 29/01/2016 and made other necessary arrangements to make the programme a great success.

SURYAMITRA SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

KIIT University under the aegis of KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS) signed an MoU on Suryamitra Skill Development Training Programme with Alternative Global Consulting under National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Dt. 16/02/2016.

KALARABANKA: A MODEL VILLAGE WITH A SKILL CENTER, SOLAR PLANT, WI-FI & HYGIENE WATER SUPPLY

We have prepared the above-mentioned Proposal and submitted to Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India by Hon’ble Founder, KIIT & KISS.

A CENTRE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN HEALTH SECTOR: NURSING

As desired by Hon’ble Founder, KIIT & KISS, we have prepared the above-mentioned Proposal and submitted on Dt. 09/04/2016. In this regard, our proposal has been considered by an organization of repute for an investment of INR 55,50,000/- (Fifty Five Lakhs and Fifty Thousands Only) and Hon’ble Founder, KIIT & KISS has signed the MoU with them for setting up a Model Vocational Training Centre in the sectors of Medical & Nursing.

GENOME INFORMATICS

We have initiated with Bio-Nivid for joint collaboration to start Genome Informatics modular Skill Development Program. The MoU has been signed with Bio-Nivid on 04 May, 2016. Modular advance level skill development programme will be commenced after Lab set up.

NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (NALCO), BHUBANESWAR

Dr. Mihir Ranjan Nayak, Director, Planning & KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS) is conducting regular Training sessions for the executives on Emotional Intelligence and Transactional Analysis at HRD Centre of Excellence, NALCO, Bhubaneswar. The monthly review of 12 sponsored KISS students for ITI Programme is being done. Discussion regarding Skill development in Internet of Things (IoT) and Solar Energy sectors was held with NALCO officials. NALCO has sponsored 100 KISS students. Mr. Amiya Pattnaik, General Manager (H & A), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar visited KIIT Group of Institutions on Dt. 19/10/2016 to discuss the Skill Development facilities available at our Organization.

OBSERVATION OF 2ND WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY ON 15 JULY, 2016 IN KIIT UNIVERSITY, AN INITIATIVE BY UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION (UNO) AND GOVT. OF INDIA

On the occasion of 2nd World Youth Skills Day, we co-ordinated, organized and celebrated the occasion on 15 July, 2016 with an emphasis on events like Debates, Posters and Designing the Logo with Punch line on Skill participation by KIIT & KISS students.

MAHANADI COALFIELDS LIMITED (MCL)

We visited MCL, Burla and signed the MoU with GM, MCL on Dt. 23/08/2016 for Schooling and Skilling. 32 employees from MCL are in this project. 17 are continuing from last year in ITI Programme. We are monitoring the progress from time to time.

TRL KROSAKI REFRACTORIES LIMITED, BELPAHAR

We have received the financial assistance of Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs Only) from Dr. Tarapada Dash, Vice President (HR, Safety & Environment),TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited on Dt. 08/08/2016 towards sponsorship of 10 nos. of tribal students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) for admission into ITI. Shekh Abdul Habib, Asst. General Manager (CD & W), Community Development & Welfare, TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited (TRL) visiting KIIT – ITI regularly to monitor the academic progress and interacting with the students as well as with the teachers at KIIT – ITI.

SCHNEIDER ASSISTED BASIC ELECTRICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

Second Batch of Schneider Assisted Basic Electrician Training programme has been started from Dt. 23/08/2016. Regular monitoring of classes is being done. Certificate Distribution Ceremony of 1st Batch of Schneider Assisted Basic Electrician Training Programme was held on Dt. 30/08/2016 in KISS Campus.

PROPOSAL ON SHORT TERM COURSES ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME TO BE OFFERED BY KIIT UNIVERSITY TO THE TRAINEES FROM BHUTAN

We got the approval from the Department of Human Resources, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources of Royal Govt., Bhutan and the programme. Registration and Briefing session of the trainees from Bhutan was held on Dt. 06/02/2017 under the aegis of KIIT Skill. Inaugural Function of Short Term Skill Development Training Programme for the participants from Bhutan was organized successfully on Dt. 08/02/2017 at Rose Garden, KIIT University. Relating to the following three areas like 1) Green Car Technology and Maintenance 2) Lift and Escalator Maintenance and 3) Post Harvest Technology, 60nos. of trainees are undergoing with the training from February, 2017 till June, 2017 at KIIT University.

OCL INDIA LIMITED

Letter on support to deprived tribal children and students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of OCL India Limited prepared and posted on Dt. 12/09/2016 to Dr. Niladri Parhi, Head – CSR, OCL India Limited.

ROURKELA STEEL PLANT, SAIL, ROURKELA

With reference to the visit of Director, Planning & KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS) to Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL, Rourkela on Dt. 12/10/2016, prepared Letter for support to deprived tribal children under CSR of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), SAIL and forwarded on Dt. 18/10/2016 to Mr. P.K. Pradhan, Executive Director (P & A), Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL, Rourkela with the detailed academic fee chargeable for ITI Programme as approved by Registrar.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON BFSI AND WEB DESIGNING

Under the aegis of KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS), launching programme of “Employability Skill Development Programme in Web Designing and BFSI” was held on Dt. 09/11/2016 at KISS. This Certificate Course is meant for student youth under the project initiated by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt. of India in association with ICT Academy of TamilNadu.

HINDALCO

Training Session on Transactional Analysis for effectiveness and Emotional Intelligence was conducted on 4th & 5th November, 2016 for the executives by KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS), KIIT University at Hindalco as per their mail to us on 4th October, 2016 and the programme was successful. We have submitted letter of proposal to Hindalco regarding support to deprived tribal children and students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of Hindalco.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) OF ADYANT EDUCATION PVT. LTD. , FRANCHISEE OF AAKASH INSTITUTE, BHUBANESHWAR THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES

KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS), KIIT University received INR 3Lakhs from Mr. A. B. Singh, Director, Adyant Education Pvt. Ltd., Franchisee of Aakash Institute, Bhubaneshwar on Dt. 16/11/2016 towards sponsorship of 10 nos. of KISS students for admission into ITI in the academic year 2016-17 through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of Adyant Education Pvt. Ltd.

EMPANELMENT OF KIIT FOR PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY) THROUGH AICTE

On Dt. 22/09/2016, we received the letter from AICTE that KIIT University and KIIT Polytechnic are the approved institutions for conducting Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Programmes for 6 approved sectors with 6 different specialization/job role with an intake of 150 students. On Dt. 01/12/2016, the inaugural session for the skill development Training Programme under PMKVY Scheme through AICTE was organized in Seminar Hall-1, Campus-6. Registrar, KIIT University and Secretary, KIIT & KISS presided over the session. We have uploaded the advertisement of PMKVY on Dt. 20/12/2016 in KIIT Website. We are regularly monitoring the programme.

MAKE IN ODISHA CONCLAVE

Director, Planning & KIIT School of Advanced Skill (KSAS) alongwith Secretary, KIIT & KISS attended the Make in Odisha conclave on Dt. 02/12/2016 as per the invitation mail from Sri Sanjay Ku. Singh, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Govt. of Odisha. For that a Skill Video was prepared to showcase in the exhibition and sectoral seminar.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) OF VEDANTA ALUMINIUM LTD. THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Director, Planning & KSAS visited Vedanta, Jharsuguda on Dt. 13/12/ 2016 for industrial collaboration. Letter for Mr. Abhijit Pati, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. prepared and forwarded on Dt. 19/12/2016 regarding CSR and Skill Training.

NIOS TEAM VISIT TO KISS

National Institute for Open Schooling (NIOS) Team visited on Dt. 12/12/ 2016 for affiliation with KISS for open schooling from the current academic year.

DDU-GKY

We have received the approval to conduct DDU-GKY Skill Development Training Programme in KIIT University. The Programme is on.