Achyuta Samanta Conferred Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025

Achyuta Samanta, the visionary founder of KIIT and KISS, was recently honored with the prestigious Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025 in Kokrajhar, Assam. The award, instituted by the Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Trust, celebrates individuals who have made substantial contributions to society, especially in the fields of education and social empowerment. This recognition comes on the occasion of the 166th birth anniversary of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma, a revered social reformer and spiritual leader of the Bodo community. Samanta’s dedication to transforming lives through education has earned him this distinguished recognition, further cementing his legacy as a change-maker in India.

About the Award

• Award Name: Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award
• Instituted By: Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Trust
• Purpose: To recognize remarkable contributions to education, social empowerment, and community upliftment.
• Occasion: Conferred annually on the birth anniversary of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma.
• Location of Ceremony: Kokrajhar, Assam
• Award Components: Citation, memento, and Rs 1 lakh cash award

About the Recipient: Achyuta Samanta

Founder of,

• KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology)
• KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences)

Social Impact

• Pioneered inclusive and affordable education for underprivileged tribal and rural students.
• Empowered thousands of tribal children through free education, accommodation, and healthcare.
• Recognition: Widely known for his commitment to education as a tool for social transformation.

Gesture of Generosity

• Donation: Achyuta Samanta donated the Rs 1 lakh prize money back to the Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Trust for its developmental activities.
• Message: Expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to serve society through education and social service.

Legacy of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma

• Identity: Revered Bodo spiritual leader and social reformer
• Known As: “Mech Gandhi of Assam”

Contributions

• Dedicated life to the propagation and promotion of education in the Bodo community.
• Advocated for social reform and upliftment through knowledge.
• Legacy: The award serves to keep his vision alive by honouring those who follow in his footsteps.