Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has been conferred the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar on March 16, 2026. While receiving the award, she urged students to dream big and pursue their aspirations with courage and determination.
The award, instituted in 2008, is the highest honour of KISS and recognizes individuals and organizations for their exceptional humanitarian work worldwide. Ambani’s recognition highlights her philanthropic leadership in education, healthcare, rural transformation, and women empowerment through Reliance Foundation initiatives.
Award Ceremony
The ceremony was held at the KISS campus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Nobel Laureate Prof Mohan Munasinghe from Sri Lanka presented the award in the presence of KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta. The event celebrated Ambani’s contributions to social impact and humanitarian causes.
Philanthropic Contributions
Under her leadership, Reliance Foundation has impacted millions of lives across India through programs in education, healthcare, sports, rural development, and disaster response. Her emphasis on empowering youth and women has been central to the foundation’s mission of inclusive growth.
Inspirational Message
In her address, Ambani encouraged students to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. She emphasized that education and determination are powerful tools to transform lives and communities.
Key Highlights
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Nita Ambani receives KISS Humanitarian Award 2025
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Award presented at KISS campus in Bhubaneswar
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Nobel Laureate Prof Mohan Munasinghe conferred the honour
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Ambani urged students to dream big and stay determined
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Recognition for philanthropic leadership through Reliance Foundation
Sources: The New Indian Express, Exchange4media