Policy for Lawmakers Outreach and Education

Policy for Lawmakers Outreach and Education

Policy for Lawmakers Outreach and Education
Approved Board of Management on 12th January 2019
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2019-04 (i) dated 15th January 2019
Reviewed / Revised Board of Management on 29th March 2022
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2022-58 (i) dated 5th April 2022
Next Review 2025–26
  1. Short Title & Commencement
    1. This Policy shall be called the “Policy for Lawmakers Outreach and Education” of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
    2. This Policy shall be deemed to have come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  2. Purpose
    1. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for outreach and educational activities directed toward lawmakers and government officials. This policy ensures that all engagement is transparent, nonpartisan, compliant with applicable laws, and aligned with the organization’s mission to inform sound public policy through education and dialogue.
  3. Scope
    1. All staff, researchers, and representatives of Swami Rama Himalayan University involved in outreach to legislators, government officials, or policymakers.
    2. All formal and informal interactions with local, regional, or national lawmakers.
    3. Educational materials, briefings, presentations, workshops, and policy consultations conducted or sponsored by the organization.
  4. Goals
    1. Promote awareness and understanding of key issues among lawmakers.
    2. Facilitate evidence-based policymaking and informed legislative decisions.
    3. Build long-term, respectful relationships with legislative bodies.
    4. Provide lawmakers with access to research findings, data, and expert insights.
    5. Ensure outreach activities are inclusive, ethical, and non-partisan.
  5. Implementation Measures
    1. Planning and Strategy
      1. Identify key policymakers and legislative committees relevant to organizational priorities.
      2. Develop an Outreach Plan that defines objectives, target lawmakers, messages, and activities.
      3. Ensure all materials and communications are accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational values.
    2. Educational Materials
      1. Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, and other educational content in clear, concise, and neutral language.
      2. Include citations, references, and data sources to support credibility.
      3. Make materials accessible in multiple formats (e.g., digital, print) to accommodate lawmakers’ preferences.
    3. Engagement Methods
      1. Conduct workshops, seminars, roundtables, or site visits to share information and insights.
      2. Offer expert consultations to legislators seeking technical knowledge or data.
      3. Use public forums, webinars, and policy briefings to reach broader policymaking audiences.
      4. Avoid any form of coercion, undue influence, or partisan lobbying.
    4. Non-Partisanship and Ethical Standards
      1. Maintain strict neutrality with regard to political parties or candidates.
      2. Avoid endorsing or opposing specific legislation or political campaigns outside of the organization’s mandate.
      3. Comply with all national lobbying laws, ethics regulations, and transparency requirements.
    5. Monitoring and Documentation
      1. Record all outreach activities, including participants, materials shared, and outcomes.
      2. Evaluate the effectiveness of educational efforts through feedback from lawmakers and internal review.
      3. Maintain transparency by reporting key outreach activities in annual reports or public communications, where appropriate.
    6. Staff Training
      1. Train staff and representatives on effective communication with lawmakers, ethical standards, and compliance with lobbying regulations.
      2. Provide guidance on handling sensitive information, conflicts of interest, and media interactions.
  6. Monitoring and Compliance
    1. HR Department in collaboration with Legal Cell will monitor this policy implementation.
    2. All staff, representatives, and partners must adhere to this policy.
    3. Violations, such as partisan lobbying, misrepresentation of data, or unethical influence, will be subject to investigation and corrective action, up to termination or legal recourse.
  7. This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if required to accommodate new educational practices, regulatory requirements, or emerging student needs.
  8. The University reserves the right to interpret, alter, amend, modify, cancel or withdraw any or all provision mentioned herein above in this policy without any notice.
  9. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final and binding.
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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.