KPR Group Chairman K P Ramasamy Visits KISS & KIIT
Noted industrialist of Tamil Nadu and Chairman, KPR Group of Industries K P Ramasamy visited KISS and KIIT on 25th January. He visited all campuses of KIIT and various units of KISS. Addressing the students of KISS he said, Education is the fundamental instrument for economic and social growth. KISS and KIIT are the leading universities in India. When most of youths in our country are not able to get value based education, here the students of KIIT & KISS are provided value based education. I have never seen such kind of institute. I have no words to express my feelings. This is special for me. Dr. Samanta is always thinks about Kalinga- the Odisha. The Odisha is in his heart. I have never seen such a simple person like Dr. Samanta. I am very much impressed by his simplicity.
In the afternoon, Mr. Ramasamy was conferred D.Litt.(Honoris Causa) by KIIT Deemed to be University. He also met Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha and discussed on establishment of industry by KPR Group in Odisha. Mr. Ramasamy said, he will explore to establish apparel industry in Kandhamal and a training center will be opened in Kandhamal by KPR Mill Ltd. He was accompanied with high level officials of KPR Group. Some days earlier Dr Achyuta Samanta MP, Kandhamal visited Chairman, KPR Ltd at Coimbatore during his tour to Tamil Nadu. During interaction with Mr. Ramasamy Dr. Samanta requested him to establish an industry in Odisha. Also he invited him to visit KIIT & KISS.