Programmes for services access
- KISS DU organizes programs and training to improve access to basic services for all, particularly marginalized and economically disadvantaged indigenous communities. The university plays a pivotal role in ensuring that indigenous communities gain access to key services such as healthcare, education, rural housing, clean water & sanitation, livelihoods etc.
These on campus and off campus initiatives are outlined below:-
- Free Health Camps:- KISS DU organizes free health camps in regular interval in collaboration with Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). These provide basic healthcare services, including check-ups, vaccinations, blood tests, and hygiene education. These camps also aware the community on preventive healthcare practices, including nutrition, sanitation, maternal health, and disease prevention.
- Education For All – KISS DU in collaboration with KIIT University organizes Education for All campaign every year in the month of January to aware the community on importance of education for the empowerment. The University provides online courses and learning materials to indigenous students to increase access to quality education leading to societal transformation and eradication of poverty (SDG-1).
- Access to Clean Water and Sanitation – KISS DU implement sanitation awareness and cleanliness campaigns to educate communities about proper hygiene practices and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings.
- Access to Financial Services – KISS DU organizes free workshops and training programs on financial literacy, digital literacy, market linkages & E-Commerce. This helps indigenous communities manage their finances effectively make informed economic decisions. The digital literacy training, enables them to access online platforms and services, such as government portals, online education, and access to critical services.
- Community Projects – KISS DU collaborates with CSR to implement community projects, establishment of schools to enable indigenous communities.