Over the years, KISS has been the subject of research across disciplines — from education and public policy to sociology and development studies. These works bring together academic papers, case studies, and publications examining the KISS model and its role in advancing inclusive education, tribal empowerment, and community development.
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Examines education policy in India and positions KISS as a private-sector model addressing gaps in equity, quality, and social inclusion.
Explores KISS as a large-scale residential model providing free, holistic education and shaping students as community change agents.
Analyses the evolution of education policy in India and presents KISS as a model delivering holistic, lifelong education to tribal children.
Documents the growth, infrastructure, and integrated approach of KISS in delivering education, vocational training, and holistic development.
Explores broader education trends in Odisha, situating KISS within discussions on access, policy, and systemic challenges.
Highlights how education, skill-building, and livelihood training at KISS address socio-economic exclusion among tribal communities.
Examines KISS' multi-dimensional education model, including vocational training, multilingual learning, and cultural integration.
Assesses the effectiveness of KISS' holistic education model in supporting overall development and life skills among students.
Studies the linguistic diversity of tribal communities in Odisha, highlighting cultural and socio-economic contexts relevant to education.
Explores the role of private institutions and CSR in expanding access to quality education for underserved communities.
Analyses how KISS addresses gaps in access, quality, and gender equity in tribal education compared to mainstream systems.
Examines how tribal girls experience and benefit from holistic education, including skill-building and socio-economic empowerment.
Discusses the role of higher education in achieving inclusive growth, with reference to KISS as a model of equity and access.
Explores how life skills training and vocational activities contribute to student development and future readiness.
Analyses how KISS contributes to Sustainable Development Goals, particularly education and poverty reduction.
Positions KISS as an innovative education model that challenges conventional systems through value-based, inclusive approaches.
Uses ethnographic research to examine residential schooling at KISS, focusing on identity, institutional culture, and student aspirations.
Explores how KISS contributes to inclusive growth through education, gender equity, and livelihood opportunities.
Examines how residential education models like KISS support socio-economic development and long-term empowerment.
These studies reflect a growing engagement with questions of access, equity, and education for underserved communities.
By bringing together diverse perspectives, they contribute to a deeper understanding of what it takes to build systems that are not only inclusive, but also sustainable and scalable.
