The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 is a global framework adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and justice. It is guided by principles of universality, inclusivity, and interconnectedness, aiming for collective action across all nations and sectors. Universities play a crucial role in fostering innovation, research, and knowledge dissemination, empowering future generations to contribute meaningfully to the world’s transformation. The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development is based on core principles, including universality, integration, partnerships, accountability, and transparency. These principles shape the agenda’s vision of a just and sustainable future for all. The goals include no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice, and strong institutions, and partnerships for the goals.

KISS Deemed to be University (KISS-DU), founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, an Educationalist and Philanthropist, is an institution deeply committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Driven by Dr. Samanta’s vision of social equity, KISS-DU works to empower marginalized and indigenous communities by offering free, quality education integrated with holistic support. His pioneering approach to education and social service has enabled KISS-DU to address multiple SDGs, ensuring that the benefits of education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood reach the indigenous and underprivileged communities. Through KISS-DU, he has created a sustainable model of empowerment that is both community-centered and globally relevant, aligning with the SDGs and inspiring similar initiatives worldwide. His journey is a testament to the power of education as a tool for social change, reaching beyond academia to touch lives and elevate communities.

KISS-DU is committed to:

1. Support and promote the principles of the SDGs
2. Undertake research that provides solutions to challenges hindering sustainable development
3. Provide the educational opportunity for our students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to promote sustainable development.
4. Contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by ensuring our campus and major programs are environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive, and
5. Report on our activities in support of the SDGs 

School of Comparative Indic Studies and Tribal Science

School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures

School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology

School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy and Eco-spiritualism

School of Tribal Heritage and Tribal Indology

School of Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights

School of Tribal Resource Management

Beti Bachao BetiPadhao(B3P): An Empowerment Model to Curb Female Foeticide and Misogyny in Tribal Odisha

Evaluation of socio-economic and psychological factors influencing investment of Rural tribal parents in Sukanya Samridhi Yojana: Reflection on Awareness, Perception and enrolment in Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri

Skill India’s Impact on Grass root Employability of Youth: A Snapshot from select areas of Odisha

Click on individual goals to access the reports and evidence.