Launching  of Kin & Ken  restaurant by XIM University

Satish Samanta, Odishabarta

Bhubaneswar,03/11/23:A state-of-the-art multi-cuisine Kin & Ken restaurant was opened on 2nd November at Xavier Institute of Management’s Bhubaneswar,(XIMB) new campus in Nijigada, Bhubaneswar. In this inauguration ceremony the university Vice chancellor, Father Anthony R.Uvari inaugurated the restaurant. In his welcome speech praised the students’ initiatives to be an entrepreneur & wished them success in their future journey. 

The event was graced, other dignitaries of XIMB  Father S.J Anthony Raj Registar, Father V Arokiya  Dash chief financial officer,Prof P.K. Mohanty Dean of a school of commerce & other esteemed guests were present. 

The start-up initiative was taken by the students of an undergraduate who made the dream project into reality with a wonderful ambiance in just one year.  

 The event has been a milestone achievement for XIM Bhubaneswar as a first-of-its-kind start-up venture approved & supported by the Xavier council for their undergraduates on its own campus. 

An attractive cultural program of songs & dances was performed by the undergraduate students, which showcased their inner natural talents of youngsters enthralled the audiences with the beauty of art. 

The start-up-journey was initiated by three students of an undergraduate named Colin Iliyas BBM Marketing, Shrutee Chouhan B com Finance, and ArkaprabhaGhosh BBM Marketing. The restaurant has become a pride for the University & gives encouragement to all students on campus.

The event marked a milestone as Kin& Ken became the first venture approved and supported by the Xavier Council. The event featured a captivating cultural program that added an artistic and vibrant touch to the celebration.

This initiative is founded by a trio, Saqlain Ilyas BBM Marketing, School of Commerce of batch2020-23, Arkaprabho Ghosh BBM Marketing, School of Commerce of batch 2020-23 and Shruti Chouhan B. Com Finance, School of Commerce of batch2021-24. The restaurant fosters an atmosphere conducive to creativity and innovation accommodating approximately 80 individuals indoors and 8-10 outdoors, boasting a vibrant and lively ambience.The delightful cuisine received accolades, enhancing the festivity and ambience of the event. XIM University celebrates Kin & Ken’s success, highlighting its commitment to nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence.

The successful launch of the start-up has given immense happiness & pleasure to students as well as educators. XIM University highlighted the inauguration by celebrating its commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship & academic excellence.