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Education
Bhutan Delegation Commends KIIT and KISS Initiatives in Bhubaneswar
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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A Bhutanese delegation visiting Bhubaneswar praised the educational and social programmes of KIIT University and its KISS wing.
A delegation from Bhutan arrived in Bhubaneswar to meet officials of KIIT University. During the visit, the foreign team expressed appreciation for the university's academic programmes and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) initiatives that focus on tribal and underprivileged communities.
The Bhutanese officials highlighted the impact of KIIT's research collaborations and KISS's inclusive education model, noting their relevance to Bhutan's own development goals. They also discussed potential avenues for student and faculty exchanges between the two countries.
KIIT's leadership welcomed the positive feedback, emphasizing their commitment to expanding outreach and fostering international partnerships. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to explore joint projects in education and social welfare.
The visit underscores growing educational ties between India and Bhutan, reflecting a broader trend of regional cooperation in higher education.
The Bhutanese officials highlighted the impact of KIIT's research collaborations and KISS's inclusive education model, noting their relevance to Bhutan's own development goals. They also discussed potential avenues for student and faculty exchanges between the two countries.
KIIT's leadership welcomed the positive feedback, emphasizing their commitment to expanding outreach and fostering international partnerships. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to explore joint projects in education and social welfare.
The visit underscores growing educational ties between India and Bhutan, reflecting a broader trend of regional cooperation in higher education.