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.
