Rajya Sabha member and KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta was given the prestigious Lions Choice Humanitarian Award on Sunday by the Lions Mumbai Choice Foundation for his relentless contribution to the society as a humanitarian par excellence.
Dr Varun Suthra received the award on his behalf. Besides a trophy and a citation, Dr Samanta was awarded with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh. The citation has mentioned that Dr Samanta is an epitome of the club’s slogan "We serve".
“I am humbled to receive this prestigious award. I shall continue my journey to achieve zero poverty, hunger and illiteracy.” said Dr Samanta. He donated the prize money to the KISS.