Achyutananda Samanta

Achyutananda Samanta is an Indian politician. He is a Member of Parliament from the Kandhamal constituency in Odisha. He is also the founder of founder of KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) & KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences).

By Zainab Ashraf | Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 05:18:05 PM [IST]

Achyutananda Samanta Biography

Achyutananda Samanta was born to Anandi Charan Samanta and Nilima Rani Samanta in a remote village, Kalarabank on 20th January 1964.
When he was only four years old, his dad passed away. He grew up amidst severe poverty with seven siblings and a widowed mother. He had to work hard to get enough food and go to school for fifteen years. When he was 22, he became a teacher. Then, at the age of 25 years, he began a journey that changed not only his life but lots of others too, he started KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) and KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences). He began these in two houses he rented.
Because of his excellent work in helping education and tribal welfare in Odisha, he was asked to run for Rajya Sabha in 2018. He won as a member of the Biju Janata Dal party. Then in 2019, he ran for the Kandhamal Constituency in Odisha. Now he is in Lok Sabha and wants to make Kandhamal a great place to live.
He is a multifaceted individual who has made significant contributions to education, tribal upliftment, art, culture, literature, film, media, spirituality, rural development, and humanitarian causes. His impact extends to sports, where he has nurtured nine Olympians, developed sports infrastructure, and promoted physical fitness, national unity, and social integration.
Despite his achievements and access to luxuries, he maintains a humble and compassionate demeanour, leading a simple life as a bachelor. His story embodies the transformative power of hard work, perseverance, and social responsibility, inspiring hope and serving as a shining example for others.

Achyutananda Samanta Personal Life

Full Name	Achyutananda Samanta
Date of Birth	20 Jan 1964 (Age 62)
Place of Birth	Kalarabank, Cuttack
Party Name	Biju Janata Dal
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Social Service
Father's Name	Late Shri Anandi Charan Samanta
Mother's Name	Late Smt. Nilima Rani Samanta
Website	https://achyutasamanta.com/about/

Achyutananda Samanta Net Worth

Net Worth

₹12.45 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹12.45 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Achyutananda Samanta

Achyutananda Samanta has studied M.Sc. in Chemistry and has achieved a Ph.D. in Social Sciences.

Interesting Facts about Achyutananda Samanta

Achyutananda Samanta developed the first smart village in Asia – Kalarabanka Smart Village. It is a fully solar-powered village.
He is an Indian with the most honourary Doctorates with 55 honourary Doctorates from universities across India and the globe.

Political Timeline of Achyutananda Samanta

2021: Joint Committee on the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill
2020: Member, Standing Committee on Railways Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
2019: Elected to 17th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs Member, Committee of Privileges
2018: Member, Rajya Sabha

Achyutananda Samanta Early Life

2004: Founded Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
1993: Founded Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Achyutananda Samanta Achievements

Gandhi Seva Medal – 2009 (Philanthropy and Charity)
Priya Odiya (Most Endeared Personality of Odisha) – 2007
Recognition as Social Entrepreneur, Skoll Foundation – 2007
Humanitarian Award-2004 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Asia’s Best Social Entrepreneur, World HRD Congress, Singapore 2010
National Young EDGE Award 2010
Swami Vivekananda National Award – 2010 (Government of Karnataka)
International Award, Certificate of Excellence 2010 (Muscat, Oman)
Godfrey Phillips Bravery Award (Social Bravery) -2011
ICON of Odisha-2011 (Times of India)
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Samman-2011
Dainik Bhaskar India Pride Award-2011
Mahaveer Award (Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation) -2012
Jawaharlal Nehru Award – 2012 (in Indian Science Congress)
Education Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 from ASSOCHAM
Dr. Pinnamaneni and Smt. Seetha Devi Foundation Award – 2014
Gusi Peace Prize International, Manila (Asia’s Peace Prize) 2014
Gandhi Mandela Peace Award 2019
Personality of the Year 2019 by FICCI Higher Education Awards
Golden Gabel from the World Academy of Arts & Culture (WAAC) 2018
Golden Gavel by the World Academy of Arts and Culture ( WAAC) recognised by UNESCO
NCST Leadership Award 2019 by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Businessline Changemaker Award 2019 in the Social Transformation category
Green Activist Award by the Indian Federation of Green Energy
Sandipani Maharshi Samman 2020 by Sandipani Vidya Niketan, Gujarat
Art of Giving, his initiative has been awarded The MacJannet Prize 2021
Conferred Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022, Government of India
Conferred with “Ananya Samman” for contribution to social work by Zee Media
50 International National and 200 State level awards
55 Honorary Doctorates from universities across India and the globe
Two highest International Civilian Awards – a) the ISA Award for Service to Humanity from the Kingdom of Bahrain with a $1 Million Cash Prize and b) the ‘Best Worker’ Award from the Republic of Mongolia.
ISA Award for Service to Humanity, the Highest Civilian Award from the Kingdom of Bahrain 2015
World of Difference Awards – 2013 (The International Alliance for Women, TIAW, USA)
GOPIO International Award 2017, Malaysia
Kautilya Award by Indian Economic Association (2017)
National Award for the Welfare of the Children in 2017 by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India
Qimpro Platinum Standard Award-2011
Silver Medal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic for outstanding contribution to social sector

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