Achyuta Samamta Meets Rugby Stars Turn Forest Warrior Bhagyalaxmi

Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): Kandhamal MP and KISS founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta met KISS ex-student and rugby star turn forest warrior Bhagyalaxmi Barik. Dr Samanta expressed his happiness with a Facebook post.

“Delighted to meet, interact and learn about the experiences in training from Bhagyalaxmi Barik, Alumna who secured a Forest Ranger’s job with the Government of Odisha. Currently, she is undergoing training at the Regional Chief Conservator of Forest (RCCF) office in Ghatikia on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. My joy multiplies when I see my students doing so well in their life and career and I hope we can help in creating many Bhagyalaxmis like her who learn and lead without fear.” Dr Samanta posted on social media.

Bhagyalaxmi joined the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in 2007. With her strong physique, the sports instructor of KISS, Rudrakesh Jena inducted her as a member of the KISS Rugby team. She made her debut in an international Rugby tournament in Mumbai where she displayed her immense skill and stamina.

Till now, Bhagyalaxmi has participated in 11 national level tournaments. She has played a major role in making Odisha a champion state team of the country six times.