Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University recently hosted a landmark One-Day National Seminar titled “KISS Vis-à-vis Social Development Goals (SDG)” . The event served as a platform for global experts, policymakers, and students to discuss how institutional models can effectively translate international sustainable development targets into community-level realities. KISS: A Living Model of the 17 SDGs The seminar opened with a powerful visual presentation demonstrating how KISS integrates education, health, and skill development for its 40,000 tribal students . Professor Dr. Achyuta Samanta , Founder of KIIT and KISS, delivered the welcome address, describing the institution as a sustainable financial model that brings all 17 SDG objectives to life. He emphasized that the KISS approach aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision by prioritizing indigenous inclusion, holistic development, and citizen participat...