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Awards and Recognitions

Awards and Recognitions

At Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), recognition is a reflection of the institution’s sustained commitment to excellence in education, healthcare, research, and service to society.  Over the years, the University has earned acknowledgements from national accreditation bodies, professional organisations, and academic platforms. Alongside institutional honours, the achievements of our faculty, staff, and students continue to contribute to the University’s growing legacy of excellence.

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Awards & Recognition | SRHU

SRHU Honoured by the State/District Water & Sanitation Mission for its contributions to the water and sanitation sector

Water & Sanitation Mission 1 Water & Sanitation Mission 2

First Prize under the Nishchay Mitra Program of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

first prize TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater Management Award – Water Transversality Global Awards 2026

Water Transversality Global Awards 2026
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Platinum Award – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

CII PlatinumCII Platinum2CII Platinum3

Jury Choice Samman – Energy Sustainability Leader

Samman Award

Certificate of Appreciation – Namami Gange, Government of Uttarakhand

Namami Gange

Certificate of Appreciation – ICIMOD

ICIMOD

Certificate of Appreciation – Government of Uttarakhand

Govt UK

Certificate of Appreciation – Government of Uttarakhand

Govt UK second

Certificate of Appreciation – G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE)

NIHE

Certificate of Appreciation – ICIMOD

ICIMOD2

Renewable Energy Champion Award – CII

RE awardCII GreenCII award

Certificate of Appreciation – Swajal Project, Uttarkashi

Swajal

Certificate of Appreciation – Government of Sikkim

Sikkim

Certificate of Appreciation – Government of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Certificate of Appreciation – District Panchayati Raj Office, Rudraprayag

Panchayat

Certificate of Appreciation – Gujarat Jalseva Training Institute

Gujarat

Certificate of Appreciation – Lakshadweep Administration

Lakshadweep

Certificate of Appreciation – Government of Sikkim

Sikkim2

CII Northern Region Green Practices Gold Award (2023)

CII GoldCII Gold2CII Gold3

Letter of Appreciation – Andaman Nicobar State Water & Sanitation Mission (2023)

Andaman

Certificate of Appreciation – Public Works Department, Daman & Diu (2023)

Daman

Certificate of Appreciation – Jal Shakti Vibhag, Himachal Pradesh (2023)

Himachal

Certificate of Appreciation – State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Sikkim

SIRD
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.