World Physiotherapy Day 2025 Celebrated at SRHU

Published on: September 8, 2025

World Physiotherapy Day 2025 Celebrated at SRHU

The Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), celebrated World Physiotherapy Day on 8th September 2025 at the Adi Kailash Auditorium with great enthusiasm and wholehearted participation from students and faculty.

The program commenced with Guru Vandana, followed by the Lamp Lighting Ceremony by distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Daljeet Singh (Dean cum Principal, HIMS), Dr. Kiran Bhat, Dr. Anuradha Kusum, Dr. Jayanti Semwal, Dr. Abha Shrivastava, Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Dr. Praveen Rawat, and Dr. Renu.

A Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, after which Dr. Daljeet Singh, Dean cum Principal, gave the Inaugural Address. In his inspiring speech, he emphasized the significance of physiotherapy in ensuring Healthy Aging and encouraged students to remain committed to professional excellence, compassion, and patient-centered care.

The cultural segment showcased the creativity and talent of BPT and MPT students through Ganesh Vandana, skits, speeches, Punjabi dance, Haryanvi dance, semi-classical dance, and solo dance performances. A thoughtful skit by MPT students highlighted the vital role of physiotherapy in promoting healthy and active aging.

Adding academic and artistic depth to the celebrations, posters and rangoli displays prepared by BPT and MPT students beautifully reflected the theme Healthy Aging.

The event was attended by faculty members from the Department of Physiotherapy — Dr. Avinash, Dr. Manish, Dr. Vithika, Dr. Priyanka, and Dr. Monika — followed by dignitaries Dr. Abhishek Kandwal, Dr. Abhay Shrivastava, and Dr. Rajender Panwar.

An inspirational address by Hon’ble Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. A.K. Deorari, further motivated the students, appreciating the department’s efforts in spreading awareness about physiotherapy and its role in holistic healthcare.

The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Praveen Rawat, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. A.K. Deorari, Dean cum Principal Dr. Daljeet Singh, Vice Principal Dr. Kiran Bhat Ma’am, all respected faculty members, and dear students for their invaluable presence, guidance, and contribution in making the event a grand success.

The celebration successfully highlighted the importance of physiotherapy in promoting health, wellness, and active aging, while also showcasing the talent, dedication, and creativity of SRHU’s students and faculty.

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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.