Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award in Bhubaneswar, India for his contributions to enhancing global health, education, and addressing climate change through innovative technology solutions. The virtual ceremony, attended by KIIT and KISS staff, students, and alumni, also featured a discussion on gender equality, sparked by a question from a KISS alumna.
Renowned philanthropist Bill Gates was awarded the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a virtual ceremony organized by KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The prestigious award recognized Mr. Gates' exemplary contributions to global health, education, and climate change through innovative technology solutions. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Gates praised Dr. Achyuta Samanta for his vision and dedication to providing quality education to indigenous communities. The KISS Humanitarian Award, initiated by Dr. Samanta in 2008, is the highest honor of KIIT and KISS and has been previously awarded to global leaders and Nobel laureates, showcasing its broad international appeal and respect.