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Innovative initiative of SRHU Jolly Grant for skill development

Published on: May 9, 2024

Innovative initiative of Swami Rama Himalayan University Jolly Grant for skill development

Launch of limited duration free courses of Plumber cum Electrician and Data Entry cum Office Assistant in Rural Development Institute

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant has taken an innovative initiative towards skill development and employment for the youth. The Rural Development Institute (RDI) of the university has started free courses that are limited duration and employment orientated. This includes Plumber cum Electrician and Data Entry Operator cum Office Assistant courses. SRHU Chairman Dr. Vijay Dhasmana formally inaugurated the courses.

The program was organized at Doonagiri Auditorium of RDI. While inaugurating the event, Chief Guest Dr. Vijay Dhasmana called upon the youth to take advantage of this opportunity and said that these programs will play an important role in their personal development. Through this, the efforts are being made to prepare them as per the requirements of the industry, institutions, and community. He also called upon the participating youth to increase their practical knowledge along with theoretical knowledge.

At the end of the ceremony, Nitesh Kaushik thanked everyone. On this occasion, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Deputy Director of RDI Dr. Rajeev Bijalwan, Manager Neelam Pandey, HSST Principal Dr. Pramod Kumar, Trainers Shivani, Anuj, Abhishek, Lakhpat Bisht etc. were present. Chairman Dr. Vijay Dhasmana said that both these courses will be completely free. This is an innovative initiative taken by the university to connect the youth with employment. Students who pass with good marks will also be given a separate assistance amount.

Various departments of SRHU will cooperate
Deputy Director of RDI Dr. Rajeev Bijalwan said that these programs have been prepared in accordance with the National Skill Development Program. These courses will be conducted with the help of various departments of the university itself. Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Skill Center and Engineering Department will play an important role in this.

Selection of 30-30 youth
RDI Manager Neelam Pandey said that both the programs will start from this month. 30 students have been selected from different areas of the state for each course. Enthusiasm for these courses is being seen amongst the young participants.

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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.

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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.