Yes, KISS DU actively initiates and participates in cross-sectoral dialogues on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through multi-stakeholder conferences, roundtables, workshops and cultural dialogues.

KISS DU regularly hosts and contributes to seminars, conferences, and workshops that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on sustainability, education, inclusion, and culture. The University in 2024, positioned itself as a convening platform for collaboration among UN agencies, national ministries, NGOs, civil society groups and academia, aligning research, education, and community practice with the SDG framework.

1. UNESCO Chairs Roundtable 18–19 March 2024: KISS hosted a regional roundtable of 16 UNESCO Chairs from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka in collaboration with UNESCO New Delhi. The dialogue addressed the role of higher education in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships). Senior policymakers, UN officials, and academics participated, generating a framework for regional education cooperation. https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/kiss-hosts-roundtable-of-unesco-chairs-in-south-asia/ , https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-hosts-roundtable-of-unesco-chairs-in-south-asia/

   

   

   
   
2. International Seminar – “Kalinga Conversations 1: Multilingual Education – A Pillar of Learning and Inter-Generational Learning” 21 February 2024: Held on International Mother Language Day 2024, this seminar brought together educators, linguist, and NGO practitioners to highlight the importance of multilingual education in achieving equitable learning outcomes. The seminar promoted indigenous language preservation, intercultural dialogue, and SDG 4.7 (inclusive education). https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-organizes-an-international-seminar-on-kalinga-conversation-1-multilingual-education-a-pillar-of-learning-and-inter-generational-learning/
   
3. Kalinga Conversations 2 – “Indigenous Values in the Built Environment” – 6 November 2024: Organised under the Project K-MUSE initiative, KISS-DU collaborated with the University of Sydney, UNESCO UNITWIN Network and architectural NGOs to explore the intersection of indigenous knowledge, sustainability and urban design. The dialogue produced actionable insights for culturally rooted, climate-resilient architecture — aligning with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-hosts-kalinga-conversations-on-indigenous-values-in-the-built-environment
4. International Research Conference – The Inclusive Museum – Vienna, 13–15 September 2024: KISS’s Pro-Chancellor chaired this UNESCO-linked global dialogue, which involved representatives from 47 countries across academia, civil society, and heritage management.
   The dialogue addressed cultural inclusion, decolonising museums and indigenous heritage preservation, strengthening SDG 11 and SDG 17 partnerships.
   https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-pro-chancellor-chairs-international-research-conference-on-the-inclusive-museum-held-in-vienna-austria
5. National Technology Day Seminar – 11 May 2024: In partnership with local industries and NGOs, KISS-DU’s Institution Innovation Council and School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology hosted a seminar on Clean and Green Technologies for a Sustainable Future. The dialogue facilitated knowledge-sharing between engineers, students, and policymakers around sustainable technologies. https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/national-technology-day-2024-jointly-celebrated-by-kiss-du-iic-and-computer-science-programme-sikst
6. Know India Programme – 17–22 May 2024
   KISS-DU and KIIT-DU hosted a 38-member delegation of young overseas Indians from 11 countries as part of the Ministry of External Affairs’ Know India Programme (KIP).
   The event served as a dialogue between diaspora youth, government officials, and academia on global citizenship and cultural diplomacy (SDG 17).
7. Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas – 11 December 2024
   KISS-DU celebrated India’s linguistic diversity by engaging educators, cultural NGOs, and government representatives in discussions on language preservation, inclusion, and heritage policy. This event linked local identity to the SDG discourse on peace, justice, and strong institutions. https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-celebrates-bharatiya-bhasha-diwas
8. Launch of the THRIVE Centre – 14 October 2024
   KISS and Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University) launched the Tribal Health Research, Innovation and Vocational Empowerment (THRIVE) Centre. This event created a policy dialogue to improve tribal health outcomes and integrate community data into planning.
   https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiit-kiss-jhpiego-launches-thrive-to-enhance-tribal-health-youth-empowerment
9. Aspire Leaders Program Consultation – March 2024
   KISS and KIIT’s collaboration with the Aspire Leaders Program involved NGO mentors, youth leaders, and educators to co-create leadership curricula that build employability and civic participation among first-generation learners.
   https://news.kiit.ac.in/mou/aspire-leaders-program-alp-signs-mou-with-kiit-kiss/
10. North-Eastern & Eastern Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Conference on Implementation of NEP-2020 (28 June 2024) — This conference, attended by senior functionaries of KISS-DU and organised in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC), brought university leadership and policy makers together to discuss higher-education reform under India’s NEP-2020. https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/senior-functionaries-of-kiss-du-attend-north-eastern-and-eastern-zone-vice-chancellors-conference-organized-in-collaboration-with-university-grants-commission-on-implementation-of-nep-2020
11. International Conference on “Transformative Education, Gender Equality, Active Citizenship for Sustainable Development” — Hosted by KISS-DU, this event gathered participants from academia, civil society and government to discuss intersections of education, gender policy and citizenship in sustainable development.
12. National Seminar on “Sociology in Everyday Life: Methodological Approaches” (23 Aug 2024) https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-organizes-national-seminar-on-sociology-in-everyday-life-methodological-approaches
13. “Kalinga Conversations: Inclusive Cultural Leadership – An Intercultural Dialogue at KISS” (Nov 2024) https://news.kiit.ac.in/kiss/kalinga-conversations-5-inclusive-cultural-leadership-an-intercultural-dialogue-at-kiss/
14. Student Seminar to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu (23 May 2024) https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/kiss-du-organizes-student-seminar-to-commemorate-the-birth-anniversary-of-pandit-raghunath-murmu

In 2024, KISS convened more than a dozen cross-sectoral SDG dialogues, demonstrating its active commitment to bridging government, academia, civil society, and international agencies.
These events spanning themes of education, indigenous knowledge, gender equity, climate resilience, cultural heritage and health reflect its leadership in driving India’s SDG agenda through inclusive dialogue and participatory governance. The presence of verifiable partnerships and documentation across its website and social-media channels further substantiates its role as a national and global convener of SDG-based policy dialogue.