Achyuta Samanta Conferred 75th Honorary Doctorate by Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Rajasthan
Dr. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS, has been awarded his 75th honorary doctorate by Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Rajasthan. The recognition honors his significant contributions to social reform and education.
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Recognizing figures in education and social work highlights the importance of institutional contributions to societal development.
BHUBANESHWAR, India , Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eminent educationist, social reformer, and Founder of KIIT ( https://kiit.ac.in/ ) and KISS ( https://kiss.ac.in/ ), Dr. Achyuta Samanta ( https://achyutasamanta.com/ ), has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Maharaja Ganga Singh University (MGSU), Bikaner, one of Rajasthan's oldest government universities.
The honorary degree was presented to Dr. Samanta at a special convocation ceremony organised by the university at the Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) in Jaipur on Friday. The university recognised his extraordinary contribution to the advancement of society and human welfare through education by bestowing upon him this prestigious honour.
This is the 75th Honorary Doctorate conferred on Dr. Samanta, further strengthening his standing as one of the most widely honoured educationists and social reformers from India. The university selected him for the honour after making a comprehensive assessment of his life, achievements and contributions.
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