Hans News Service Bhubaneswar

Tomark his birthday on Thursday, Anant Ambani, scion of Mukesh Ambani family, announced a series of significant initiatives for students of KISS, notably offering employment opportunities in the Reliance Group. The announcement supports scholarships for KISS students this academic year and offers KG to PG toppers a learning visit to Vantara, a massive wildlife centre in Gujarat set up by Ambani. Significantly, 30 Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) graduates will be offered jobs every year across various companies of the Reliance Group, opening sustainable career pathways for tribal youth. Further enhancing academic exposure, study materials for the current academic year were distributed to all students, strengthening their educational foundation. The announcements are expected to benefit thousands of students across different levels, contributing to their academic growth, skill development and future livelihood. As part his birthday celebration, KISS students organised a grand cake-cutting ceremony, prayers, and a special programme. Ambani hosted a special dinner for 40,000 tribal students, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere across the campus.Students formed a human display inspired by the Vantara logo to express their heartfelt gratitude. They also offered prayers to Lord Jagannath for his good health, happiness and long life. The celebration was held under the guidance of KIIT and KISS Founder Achyuta Samanta, who conveyed his best wishes on the occasion. Samanta stated that the initiatives would greatly strengthen students’ confidence and future prospects. He emphasised that such support holds deep significance for children coming from humble tribal backgrounds, helping open new doors of opportunity.

The event witnessed the presence of students, staff and members of the KISS community, making it a memorable occasionfilled with joy, hope and aspiration.