About Us

The KIIT Centre for International Arbitration and Mediation (KCIAM), Bhubaneswar, is established as a public charitable trust with the vision of institutionalising arbitration and mediation in India. It is guided by the motto “Arbitrate in India, Mediate in India”.

Backed by KIIT Deemed to be University, KCIAM enjoys access to world-class infrastructure, financial resources, and academic collaboration. The Centre functions as a neutral platform, providing high-quality services in line with international frameworks such as UNCITRAL, the New York Convention, and the Singapore Convention on Mediation.

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen access to justice by promoting professional, impartial, and time-bound mechanisms for dispute resolution. KCIAM seeks to reduce the burden on courts while ensuring that disputes are settled fairly and effectively through arbitration and mediation.

Vission

Our vision is to see India emerge as a global hub for arbitration and mediation, where parties confidently choose Indian institutions for their efficiency, neutrality, and global credibility.

Moto

“Arbitrate in India. Mediate in India.” – a call to transform dispute resolution culture in India and make ADR the preferred pathway to justice.

Our People

Board of Trustees

Dr. Achyuta Samanta

Founder, KCIAM; Founder, KIIT & KISS

Dr. Achyuta Samanta
Mr. Ashok Kumar Parija

Chairperson, KCIAM; Chancellor,KIIT DU;
Senior Advocate; Former Advocate General of Odisha

Mr. Ashok Kumar Parija
Shri Manoranjan Pradhan

Secretary, KIIT Society

Shri Manoranjan Pradhan
Hon’ ble Justice Ananga Kumar Patnaik

Former Judge, Supreme Court of India

Hon’ ble Justice Ananga Kumar Patnaik
Hon’ ble Justice Vineet Saran

Former Judge, Supreme Court of India; Former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court

Hon’ ble Justice Vineet Saran
Dr. Pinky Anand

Senior Advocate; Former Additional Solicitor General of India

Dr. Pinky Anand
Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh

Vice Chancellor, KIIT DU

Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh
Prof. (Dr.) Jnyanaranjan Mohanty

Registrar, KIIT DU

Prof. (Dr.) Jnyanaranjan Mohanty
Mr. S. Jyotiranjan

Secretary General & CEO

Mr. S. Jyotiranjan