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Institute of higher education for tribal children in Bhubaneshwar

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Institute of higher education for tribal children in Bhubaneshwar

Bearing in mind that tribals live in a world of their own cultural heritage, Bhubaneshwar-based Kalinga Institute of Social ScienceKISS), the largest tribal school in India, has designed a well-tailored curriculum for nearly 3,000 youngsters to avail decent residential schooling.

Mooted by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) a deemed University in Orissa, KISS has young child-scholars from 40 different tribes of Orissa.

I was a labourer before coming to this school. My family was in a poor state. However, my life has changed after coming here. Here, I am learning computer and tailoring, said Budh Himran, a student.

More : dailyindia.com

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