Israeli delegation concludes 10-day visit to KIIT and KISS in Odisha
A 20-member group of global leaders participated in the India Trek for Global Leaders programme in Bhubaneswar.
A 20-member high-level Israeli delegation concluded a 10-day visit to the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Odisha on Tuesday, according to The New Indian Express and ANI.
The delegation, which arrived on November 1, participated in the India Trek for Global Leaders programme. The group was led by Sagi Melamed, Chief Development Officer of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Co-President of the Harvard Club of Israel.
During the visit, delegates interacted with KISS students to learn about their culture and traditions. They also visited various KIIT schools to engage with faculty and students regarding research activities and teaching methods.
At a valedictory ceremony, delegates described KISS as a unique model for the world that reflects the vision and hard work of founder Achyuta Samanta. They also praised the campus infrastructure and the hospitality of Odisha.
Achyuta Samanta said the visit would create opportunities for the institutions in research, education, and cultural exchange. He noted that the programme aims to bring international friends together to experience the heritage of Odisha.
The ceremony was attended by KIIT Deemed to be University Vice-chancellor Prof Saranjit Singh, Pro Vice-chancellor (Admin)-cum-Registrar Prof JR Mohanty, and Director General of International Relations Debaraj Pradhan.