KISS, UNDP Ink Statement of Intent For Tribal Development In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) signed a Statement of Intent with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on November 2 to work for tribal development and sustainable development in Odisha.

The two organizations will undertake targeted analytical tribal research activities based on SDG and Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), skilling through career guidance and counselling, management of natural resources (especially water and biodiversity) to ensure overall development of the tribal areas.

KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta and UNDP Resident Representative, India, Ms Shoko Noda signed Statement of Intent.

“Both UNDP and KISS are working towards eradication of hunger and poverty. We are happy to work with KISS to bring about the overall development of tribal areas in Odisha. I have never seen an Institution like KISS in my 25-year career. The approach of this institution is very personalized and individual. KISS is a living example of SDG,” said Shoko Noda.

Dr Samanta thanked UNDP and stated that KISS has been working towards eradication of poverty and hunger and fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals for the last three decades.

Last week, KISS had signed a partnership agreement with the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) to provide the online Self-directed Emotional Learning for Empathy and Kindness (SEEK) course for KIIT-KISS staff and students in a phased manner.