KIIT & KISS Founder has been awarded the “Sandipani Gourav Maharshi Samman-2020”. Awards and recognitions are no mere feathers on the cap for the KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta but it has become a reality about the inheritance of ideals built on a foundation of benevolence and concern for others.
Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT & KISS and Member of Parliament, Kandhamal Lok Sabha, has been conferred with the prestigious “Sandipani Gourav Maharshi Samman-2020” by Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sambhardhak Trust, Porbandar, Gujarat on the eve of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the trust.
AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING OUTREACH
Breaking out of the limits of the contours of class and geographic limits, Dr Samanta has been on the job and this time, his outreach crosses the provincial limits. In a ceremonial event held in the presence of Nimaben Acharya, Speaker, Gujarat Legislative assembly, several intellectuals and saints of the nation, this honour was bestowed upon Dr Samanta for his exemplary dedication and lifetime contribution towards social work and spiritualism. In absentia, this distinguished Maharshi Samman was handed over to the representative of Dr Samanta.
Humbled by the honour, Dr Samanta extended his respectful gratitude towards Ramesh Bhai Oza, Founder of Bharatiya Sanskrutika Sambhardhak Trust, all the members and office bearers of the trust.
BEYOND REALMS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
Well, it can be said by the yardsticks adopted by the trust that Dr Samanta is closing in on to a stature that transcends the definitions of a social worker, educationist or philanthropist but he has neared himself to a spiritual high by his selfless and boundless efforts for compassion for people.
It’s noteworthy that every year the trust has been honouring spiritual figures, saints, sages, intellectuals, thought leaders, and social workers with coveted titles and honours namely “Devarshi”, “Brahmarshi”, “Rajarshi”, and “Maharshi” since 1996.
Apart from Dr Samanta, Kokila Ben Dhirubhai Ambani was conferred with “Rajarshi” Samman whereas treasurer of Sriram Janmabhumi Tirthakhetra, Pune Swami Govind Devagiri Maharaj received “Devarshi” Samman and former Vice-Chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Dr Rajaram Shukla was conferred with “Brahmarshi” Samman.
“Maharshi award is extremely special as it comes from the organisation led by the most revered and venerable Pujya Bhaishri, Ramesh Bhai Oza. It will be remembered by our KIIT & KISS family and me forever. I dedicate this coveted recognition to our team which has worked relentlessly and to all the tribal young girls and boys who have struggled and have transformed their lives with resilience,”said Dr Samanta.