Promoting Respect & Safety: Anti-Ragging Awareness Session at Dikshaarambh 2025

Published on: August 21, 2025

Promoting Respect & Safety: Anti-Ragging Awareness Session at Dikshaarambh 2025

As part of the Orientation Program Dikshaarambh for the academic year 2025–26, the School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized an Anti-Ragging Awareness Session for first-year students on 21st August 2025 at Visvesvaraya Auditorium. The session was conducted by Dr. Pooja Baloni, Assistant Professor & Member Secretary, Anti-Ragging Committee (SST).

Addressing more than 280 students from BCA, MCA, B.Tech, and B.Sc. (Data Science), Dr. Baloni sensitized the freshers about the menace of ragging and the university’s strong stance of zero tolerance towards it. She elaborated on the legal, academic, and psychological consequences of ragging and emphasized that any violation would invite strict disciplinary action under the Anti-Ragging Act and UGC regulations.

The session highlighted key aspects such as university rules and disciplinary measures, reporting and grievance redressal mechanisms, and the roles of the Anti-Ragging Committee in ensuring a safe learning environment. Students were encouraged to uphold the values of mutual respect, inclusiveness, and responsible behavior, and to seek immediate help from faculty or committee members in case of any grievances.

Through interactive discussions, the session helped students realize their collective responsibility in maintaining a campus culture based on trust, safety, and cooperation. The initiative not only built awareness about anti-ragging laws and mechanisms but also instilled in students a sense of belonging and accountability towards creating a safe and inclusive university environment.

The awareness session served as an important step in ensuring that every fresher begins their journey at SRHU with confidence, respect, and a commitment to uphold the university’s values of discipline and harmony.

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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.