SRHU Named Centre of Excellence for Youth Empowerment

Published on: September 12, 2025

Swami Rama Himalayan University Recognized as Centre of Excellence for Youth Empowerment, to train students on Business Accounting Process Executive under Infosys Foundation Finishing School for Employability

Swami Rama Himalayan University has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence for Youth Empowerment, to train students as Business Accounting Process Executives under the Infosys Foundation Finishing School for Employability, in recognition of its commitment to equipping students with industry-relevant skills and enhancing employability. The centre of excellence was awarded at the 66th Edition of ICT Academy BRIDGE Conference, a premier industry–institute interaction platform held in New Delhi under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow: AI, Skills, and Global Competence.”

Under this initiative, SRHU has partnered with the Infosys Foundation Finishing School for Employability as part of the MoU with the ICT Academy to deliver training programs in Business Accounting Process Executive. Students at the School of Management Studies will undergo 100 hours of intensive training conducted by leading industry experts, focusing on practical accounting processes, financial operations, and compliance. The program is aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace requirements, thereby boosting students’ competency and employability.

This recognition as a Centre of Excellence reaffirms SRHU’s vision of preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment. Through this collaboration with Infosys Foundation and ICT Academy, SRHU is committed to delivering industry-driven education that empowers our youth with the skills and confidence required to succeed globally.

The certificate of excellence was received on behalf of SRHU by Dr. Apurvaa Trivedi, Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, and Dr. Ashutosh Bhatt, Associate Professor, School of Science and Technology, who attended the ICT Academy BRIDGE Conference in New Delhi.

This recognition positions SRHU as a key contributor to building a future-ready workforce, aligned with national priorities in skill development, youth empowerment, and global competitiveness.

 

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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.