KIIT Secures UN ECOSOC Status

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KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) has been granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC).

An Overview of the News

• This recognition acknowledges KIIT's significant contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Out of 476 global applications, only 19 organizations, including KIIT DU, were selected for this honor.

• The status was conferred during the UN ECOSOC management segment meeting on 23 July 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Partnership with UN Volunteers (UNV)

• KIIT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UN Volunteers (UNV).

• This collaboration offers KIIT students the chance to become ‘National University UN Volunteers.’

• Students will engage with various UN agencies for development initiatives, gaining valuable international experience with a stipend.

• This initiative is the first of its kind by any private university in South Asia.

Collaboration with American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)

• KIIT and its sister concern, the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), have announced a historic collaboration with ACYPL.

• ACYPL promotes international understanding and diplomacy through exchange programs.

• The partnership is supported by the U.S. Department of State and involves over 8,900 leaders globally.

• Notable ACYPL alumni include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and others.

About  KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU):

• Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS

• KIIT being the only professional/technical university in India to achieve UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status.

• KISS, also awarded this status in 2015, continues to hold it.

• KIIT is the only university in South Asia with UNV status for student internships.

• The ACYPL collaboration will facilitate political diplomats and leaders visiting KIIT & KISS, further enriching the university’s global engagement.