KINS Organizes Research Project Expo-2026
Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), organized a “Research Project Expo–2026” on the theme “Evidence in Action: Elevating the Nursing Profession through Outcomes” on 31st August 2026 .
The expo was inaugurated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Director General, KIMS, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal, KINS; and Prof. Kalyani Rath, Vice-Principal, KINS. The event was also graced by distinguished evaluators, including Dr. Krishna Mishra, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, KIMS; Dr. Vartika Srivastava, Associate. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, KIMS; Dr. Benu Gopal Mohapatra, Professor-cum-Director Consultancy Services, School of Civil Engineering, KIIT DU; Dr. Atul Bajoria, Associate Professor, KIDS; Dr. Shanta Chakrabarty, Associate Dean CRF, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT DU; and Mr. Himanshu Pradhan, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, KIIT DU along with the faculty members of KINS.


In all, 48 research posters were displayed during the expo. Among these, the final-year B.Sc. Nursing students presented their research work in 15 groups, while the final-year M.Sc. Nursing students presented 33 research project posters. The presentations covered a range of relevant nursing and healthcare research topics, reflecting the students’ efforts to apply evidence-based approaches to nursing practice.The expert evaluators provided valuable suggestions, appreciated the students’ presentation skills, and encouraged them in their research endeavours.
Towards the end of the session, certificates and prizes were distributed to the winners in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal, KINS; Prof. Kalyani Rath, Vice-Principal, KINS; and Dr. Amlan Panda, Assistant Registrar, Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Cell, KIIT DU. The organizers, Mrs. Debajani Sahoo, Associate Professor; and Ms. Smruti PragyanSahoo, Assistant Professor, KINS, expressed their sincere gratitude to the respected evaluators for sharing their valuable time, expertise, and constructive suggestions with the students.
The expo provided a valuable platform for young and budding researchers to showcase their innovative ideas and research findings.