Policy for Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals

Policy for Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals

Policy for Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals
Approved Board of Management on 22nd September, 2018
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2018-86 (i) dated 28th September, 2018
Next Review Review of the policy will be done in accordance with the parameters laid down by the Government of India as and when required.
  1. Short Title and Commencement
    1. This policy shall be called the “Policy for Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals” into University Operations.
    2. This policy shall come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  2. Purpose This policy sets out SRHU’s commitment to strategically integrate SDGs into teaching-learning, research, governance, campus operations, and external partnerships—thus positioning the University as a sustainable institution.
  3. Scope This policy applies to all academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, as well as to faculty members engaged in teaching and research. It also extends to administrative units, including governance bodies and operations or infrastructure teams. Additionally, the policy encompasses external stakeholders such as community outreach units, industry collaborators, and government partnerships to ensure holistic integration of UNSDG principles across all domains of the University.
  4. Strategies for Integration of SDGs into University Operations
    1. Teaching & Learning
      1. Embed SDG awareness and content within core curricula.
      2. Offer electives and Value Added Courses (VAC) on sustainability, global citizenship, and social innovation.
      3. Use experiential learning aligned to SDGs.
    2. Research & Innovation
      1. Prioritize interdisciplinary research targeting SDG-related challenges.
      2. Incentivize faculty and student-led research with socio-economic impact.
      3. Publish and disseminate results aligned with SDG Publishers Compact guidelines.
    3. Governance & Leadership
      1. Establish an SDG Cell or Centre of Excellence for Sustainability.
      2. Integrate SDG alignment into strategic planning and annual performance metrics.
    4. Campus Operations & Sustainability
      1. Introduce green campus infrastructure like rain-water harvesting, solar energy, and zero-plastic zones.
      2. Implement energy-efficient, resource-saving administrative systems.
      3. Adopt sustainability procurement and waste management aligned with SDGs.
    5. Collaborations & Community Engagement
      1. Forge MoUs with NGOs, UN agencies, and industry partners to co-design SDG-driven programs.
      2. Engage local communities through rural clinics, clean-energy drives, and education initiatives.
  5. SDGs Implementation
    1. SDG Committee: Senior leadership to oversee alignment, execution and drives of curriculum integration, awareness and data tracking.
    2. Learning and Development Centre in collaboration with IQAC: Train teachers on sustainable pedagogy.
    3. Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Department: Oversee sustainable campus implementation.
    4. Collaboration & Outreach Activities: Manage collaborations and community outreach activities.
  6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Monitoring Mechanism
    1. Teaching & Learning: % of programs embedding SDG content, number of SDG-related courses, training imparted in emerging areas.
    2. Research: Number of SDG-aligned publications and grants.
    3. Governance: SDG Cell meetings, resource allotment to SDG units.
    4. Campus Operations: Energy saved, water harvested and reused, waste recycled.
    5. Partnerships & Outreach: Active MoUs and community engagement outreach activities.
  7. Policy Review The implementation of SDG activities shall be periodically reviewed by the SDG Committee to ensure alignment with policy objectives. A comprehensive review of the policy will be done in accordance with the parameters laid down by the Government of India as and when required.
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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.

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.