Investor Awareness programme held at SRHU

Published on: May 13, 2024

Investor Awareness programme held at SRHU

Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jollygrant (SRHU), and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) jointly organised an investor awareness programme. Experts provided information on investing in an organised manner.

The programme began today with lighting of the ceremonial lamp before a portrait of founder Dr Swami Rama in the Adi Kailash Auditorium.

Chief Executive of AMFI, Venkat Chalasani said that the economic development of the country depends on the awareness and support of investors. The Indian economy could become the third largest in the world category. For this, the support and contribution of investors are extremely important. He explained the investment decision-making process in a simple manner. The main speaker, senior advisor of AMFI, Suryakant Sharma, shed light on the importance of financial security. He emphasised that an investor should arrange for financial security before prosperity, and ensure life insurance, health insurance coverage, and an emergency fund. He alerted participants that apart from government schemes, most investments involve risks, but risks can be minimised and managed through a simple formula – think, understand, and invest.

Dr Rajendra Dobhal, Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University, said that there is a lack of financial literacy in Indian society. He urged students to define their financial goals from now on. He said that in the era of information technology, all information related to investment is available. They can analyse the information and utilise it according to their needs.

Prior to this, Dr Mohit Verma, Principal of Himalayan School of Management Studies, welcomed all the guests. A question-answer session was organised at the end of the programme and experts answered questions asked by participants. Garima Kapoor conducted the programme and Ekta Rawat thanked all the attendees.

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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.