SRHU hosts Uttarakhand’s First Innovation Festival

Published on: December 17, 2024

Event to spur potential of youth to realize vision of self-reliant India

Over 100 startups engage with mega event

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) successfully hosted the two-day Uttarakhand Innovation Festival 2024 at its Central Park to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth of Uttarakhand. The event witnessed active participation from institutions across the state, with participants showcasing innovative models and business ideas.

The festival was inaugurated by Mata Shri Mangla and Bhole Ji Maharaj, founders of the Hans Foundation, alongside Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, resident of SRHU. Speaking at the event, Mata Shri Mangla emphasized the role of the outh in realizing the vision of a self-reliant India, encouraging the use of technology for innovation.

In a motivational video message, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described young minds and their ideas as catalysts for change and extended his best wishes to the participants.

Dr. Vijay Dhasmana urged the youth to shift their focus from seeking jobs to creating employment opportunities. He highlighted SRHU’s commitmentto skill development through its Innovation Center, which nurtures entrepreneurial and innovative skills among students.

The event featured over 100 startups, student business ideas, advanced technologies, and women’s self-help groups, contributing to the culture of innovation in Uttarakhand. Emerging Startup Awards were presented to SR Carehive and Ulo Labs, while Pre-Startup Business Idea Awards were given to Mindura Yogwell, Food Project, Rang De Hope, and others for their creative solutions in healthcare, social innovation, and arts.

Addressing the closing session, Forest and Technical Education Minister Subodh Uniyal lauded the festival for enriching the knowledge and skills of young innovators, expressing confidence that such initiatives would make Uttarakhand a hub of innovation. Skill Development Minister Saurabh Bahuguna encouraged participants to overcome the fear of failure and continue advancing in their fields. The event witnessed the release of SRHU’s SRHU Entrepreneurship Policy as well.

The festival’s success was enriched by the efforts of SRHU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal and Director, HCIE, Dr. Amjad Husain, who extended gratitude to participants, guests and organizing body Lakshya Educational Society for making the event a milestone in Uttarakhand’s innovation journey.

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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.

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.

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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.