Uttarakhand Pharma Healthcare Conclave & Samman 2025

Published on: September 26, 2025

Uttarakhand Pharma Healthcare Conclave & Samman 2025

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) organized the Uttarakhand Pharma Healthcare Conclave & Samman 2025 on 26th September 2025, Friday in Dehradun with the objective of creating an annual dialogue on healthcare, sharing best practices, encouraging the adoption of sustainability, fostering convergence between industry, academia, and regulation, generating data, identifying emerging trends, and honouring excellence to create future torchbearers in the healthcare and pharma sector.

The conclave was graced by eminent speakers from industry, government, and policy-making bodies. Among the distinguished participants were Shri Hemant Kochhar, Chairman, Uttarakhand State Chapter, PHDCCI, Shri Saurabh Tiwari, Director and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Dehradun, Shri Deependra Chaudhary (IAS), Secretary, Ayush & Ayush Education, Government of Uttarakhand, and Dr. (Prof.) Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor, Swami Rama Himalayan University. The deliberations centred on strengthening pharma manufacturing and research and development in Uttarakhand, with focused discussions on policy support and investment opportunities in the state, the role of R&D, technology upgradation and innovation in the pharma and healthcare sector, promoting exports and ease of doing business, and the contribution of the private sector in augmenting healthcare infrastructure. In addition, the sessions also emphasized the promotion of AYUSH and traditional medicine systems for holistic healthcare, alongside exploring opportunities for medical devices and healthcare startups in Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand Pharma & Healthcare Samman 2025 was a key highlight of the conclave, recognizing individuals and institutions for their exemplary contributions to the healthcare and sustainability domains. In this edition, Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University, received the Lifetime Achievement Award – Doctor in Private Practice. Rural Development Institute, Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, was honoured with the Rural Healthcare Samman given to the Institute for its impactful work in rural health, the award was received by Dr. Rajeev Prasad Bijalwan, Deputy Director (Health), RDI. The Energy Sustainability Leader Samman was conferred upon Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) and was received by Mr. Nitesh Kaushik, Deputy Director – WATSAN & Sustainability Officer, and Mr. Girish Chandra Uniyal, Head (E & M), Infrastructure Development & Maintenance Department, for their significant contributions to advancing sustainability initiatives at the university. All the awards were conferred by Smt. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Honourable Speaker of the Uttarakhand State Assembly.

The recognition of SRHU with the Energy Sustainability Leader Samman is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the institution’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its infrastructure and operations while serving as a leader in healthcare education. This honour reinforces SRHU’s reputation as a model institution driving innovation and sustainability in Uttarakhand and beyond.

The successful coordination of the conclave on behalf of SRHU with PHDCCI was carried out by Dr. Apurvaa Trivedi, Associate Professor, School of Management, SRHU, ensuring meaningful participation and effective representation of the university throughout the event.

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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.