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Odisha’s KiiT-IS Signs MoU With Action For Autism For SEN Globe

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: KIIT International School (KiiT-IS) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi-based Action for Autism (AFA) to develop the Department of Special Educational Needs (SEN) on the school campus into a Centre of Excellence.

The MoU was signed between KiiT-IS and AFA in the presence of Principal Secretary SSEPD Department, Government of Odisha Bishnupada Sethi, KIIT-KISS Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta, while AFA Founder Merry Barua and Chairperson of KiiT-IS Mona Lisa Bal signed the document.

Speaking on the occasion SSEPD Principal Secretary Bishnupada Sethi said, “I am overwhelmed with the way the Department of SEN is being operated inside KiiT-IS and it really surprised me that such an institution is here in Odisha to take care the needs of the special children.”

He said the state government will do every possible help to develop the SEN Globe at KiiT-IS into a Centre of Excellence of global repute

Founder KIIT-KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta in his speech said KIIT Group of Institutions will take responsibility of five to six special children from poor economic backgrounds.

Founder of AFA Barua, herself experienced in raising an Autistic child congratulated KiiT-IS for its dedication and sincerity in making the SEN Globe a unique platform to transform the lives of special kids.

Chairperson of KiiT-IS Mona Lisa Bal applauded the teachers, special educators, parents and especially the support staff, who take care of children.

A documentary showing the day-to-day activities and grooming of the children under SEN Globe was also screened on the occasion. The children also staged a cultural show.

OB Bureau

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