Bhubaneswar: In a noble initiative, Odisha's KIIT Deemed to be University has announced to provide technical and professional education free of cost to the children of those who died of COVID-19.

Sons and daughters of the COVID deceased, who are interested for the education, can apply for different technical and professional courses of KIIT-DU, including ITI and Diploma, as per their eligibility for admission.

This facility will be available for two academic years-- 2020-21 and 2021-22-- only, informed KIIT authorities. Preference will be given to the children of COVID deceased from BPL, SC, ST and SCBC categories.