Republic Day Report

Published on: January 31, 2023

Republic Day this year was celebrated with patriotic fervor and zest at Swami Rama Himalayan University.

After the ceremonial flag hoisting and parade a cultural program was held at the campus, wherein students presented inspirational songs and dances, in the presence of faculty members and prominent guests.

VC, Dr Vijay Dhasmana took the salute of the students’ parade. Prior to this he paid a floral tribute to the martyrs of the nation who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, at the University’s Wall of Fame.

Addressing the students the VC stated that Republic Day is celebrated to remember the historic moment when India became an independent republic. On this day it is important to remember our rights as well as our duties. And it is also time to reinforce efforts at SRHU to carry forward the baton of academic excellence and social commitment.

He also vowed to carry forward initiatives at Himalayan Hospital with renewed vigor. The Hospital is rated amongst the foremost Super Speciality Post Graduate Teaching Hospitals of the country. It combines advanced technology with traditional elements of care and treatment. It is the first NABH accredited hospital of Uttarakhand. And has the distinction of being the first and only Ayushman Gold Certificate recipient in India, with highest number of patients treated under Ayushman Scheme. He promised that Medical Care would continue to be available at subsidized rates for the underprivileged.

He also took the opportunity to announce that research scholars would be given full support at SRHU to make a mark at the international level. Also efforts will be buttressed to make environment protection an integral part of the academic calendar, such as creation of an e-waste store recently setup. For cancer patients creation of a specialized Care Centre is on the anvil.
He further informed that a Nobel laureate would be in their midst very soon. The announcement cheered the students immensely. Last but not the least an Atal Innovation Centre would soon be set up at the varsity with help from Niti Ayog.

Republic Day celebrations at SRHU also included launch of a student initiative – YOUNITE. Inspired by India’s ‘Unity in Diversity’ the creation of this initiative is fuelled by ‘Academic Diversity’ at its crux.

The combine symbolized by the figure of Joining Hands, is a proud initiative by the students, of the students and for the students. The VC amidst thunderous applause launched YOUNITE.

“When YOUTH UNITE, the result is a rare synergy that provides impetus to governance, empowerment, holistic growth and above all motivation for countless other attainments”, he said.

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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.