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Published on: February 4, 2025

SRHU Hosts International Training on Gender Equality & Springshed Management

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) successfully conducted a four-day international training on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Responsive Springshed Management in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) from January 29 to February 1, 2025. Organized in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal, and GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), the program aimed to enhance socio-ecological resilience through improved Springshed management.

The workshop was attended by 63 participants from Nepal, Bhutan and different States of the India including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, J&K, Ladakh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. The closing ceremony was graced by Mrs. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Hon’ble Speaker, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, who emphasized integrating traditional wisdom with scientific approaches for spring revival, alongside Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President, SRHU, who lauded the initiative. Other key speakers included Dr. V. Chauhan (SRHU), Dr. I.D. Bhatt (NIHE), and Prof. H.P. Uniyal (SRHU). Participants received certificates, and winners of the poster presentation were felicitated.

The inaugural ceremony, held at SRHU’s Mother Teresa Auditorium, featured Sh. Anand Vardhan (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary & CEO, SARA, as Chief Guest. He underscored government initiatives on spring and river rejuvenation, emphasizing civic engagement and cross-regional knowledge sharing.

The program covered an in-depth six-step methodology for spring revival, including springshed mapping, hydrogeology concepts, governance structures, and digital tools like ISHWAR. Participants also visited villages in Tehri district, including Churerdhar, Narendra Nagar, Koti Gad, Nagini, and Heval Ghati, to observe real-world water conservation efforts like solar pumping and resilient water supply schemes.

Led by experts from ICIMOD (Dr. Sanjeev Bhuchar), NIHE (Dr. I.D. Bhatt), and SRHU (Prof. H.P. Uniyal), the event was coordinated by SRHU’s WATSAN Department, including Nitesh Kaushik, Vivek Anand, Atul Uniyal, and team.

This training reinforces SRHU’s commitment to sustainable water management, fostering collaboration for Himalayan environmental conservation.

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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.