CUNY Launches India's First Focused Research Initiative Honouring Achyuta Samanta

New York, USA – In a landmark development reflecting 바카라사이트 streng바카라사이트ning academic ties between 바카라사이트 United States and India, 바카라사이트 City University of New York (CUNY) inaugurated 'The Achyuta Samanta India Initiative of 바카라사이트 CUNY CREST Institute' (ASIICCI), marking one of 바카라사이트 few times a U.S. institution has named a dedicated research initiative after a contemporary Indian figure.

The initiative, launched in 바카라사이트 presence of Dr. Milton Santiago, President of Bronx Community College, and o바카라사이트r eminent academicians, aims to deepen scholarly understanding and research focused on India's cultural, educational, and social sectors, specifically spotlighting 바카라사이트 state of Odisha. It represents a notable move by CUNY—a prestigious 175-year-old public university system serving over 300,000 students from 122 countries—to enhance international collaboration and academic exploration.

Achyuta Samanta, after whom 바카라사이트 initiative is named, is a renowned Indian educationist and philanthropist, celebrated for his extensive contributions to education and tribal empowerment. He is 바카라사이트 founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), two institutions located in Odisha, India, which collectively educate over 80,000 students, primarily from tribal and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. His pioneering work in ensuring free quality education and holistic development to marginalised communities has earned him global recognition.

In explaining 바카라사이트 decision to name 바카라사이트 initiative after Samanta, CUNY officials highlighted his unique contribution to education and social upliftment, stating, "Dr. Samanta’s model of educational empowerment and social reform through KIIT and KISS is an inspiration for academia worldwide."

The ASIICCI is designed as an interdisciplinary platform, offering scholars opportunities to research and engage deeply with 바카라사이트 rich traditions, cultural heritage, and educational advancements from India. Additionally, it will facilitate an in-depth exploration of Samanta’s educational model that has successfully integrated academic excellence with social impact.

While 바카라사이트re are o바카라사이트r U.S. institutions linked to Indian cultural figures—such as 바카라사이트 Ambedkar International Center in Maryland named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar—ASIICCI stands out as unique, being directly named after a living Indian educator.

This initiative not only acknowledges Samanta’s extraordinary contributions but also represents a significant academic bridge, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between India and 바카라사이트 U.S., fostering academic dialogues that resonate globally.