Dr. Achyuta Samanta is the founder of Kalinga Insitute of Social Sciences, which provides full support to 27000 poorest of the poor indigenous children from Kindergarten to Post Graduation.<br><br>Dr. Achyuta has served as a member of University Grants Commission for two consecutive terms(2008-11 & 2011-14) and was a Member of the Executive Committee of All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE).<br><br>He has also been decorated with prestigious Civilian Awards from many countries including, Gusi Peace Prize International, the highest Civilian Award from Bahrain besides over 50 national and international and over 200 State honors and accolades.<br><br>He was recently conferred Personality of the Year Award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) � 2019.<br>
