Policy on Accessibility and Inclusion for Physically Challenged Students

Policy on Accessibility and Inclusion for Physically Challenged Students

Policy on Accessibility and Inclusion for Physically Challenged Students
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 on Accessibility and Inclusion for Physically Challenged Students” of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
    2. This Policy shall come into force from the date of approval by the Board of Management of the University.
  2. PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that physically challenged (differently-abled) students at SRHU have equitable access to all academic, co-curricular, and support services. This policy affirms SRHU’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination, and provides a framework for reasonable accommodations to enable full participation in university life.
  3. ScopeThis policy applies to all students with physical disabilities enrolled in any constituent academic unit, school or department of SRHU. It is applicable across all levels of study — undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs.
  4. Policy Objectives
    1. To create a barrier-free, inclusive, and supportive academic environment.
    2. To promote equal opportunities for education and participation of students with physical disabilities.
    3. To ensure provision of reasonable accommodations in academics, assessment, infrastructure, and campus facilities.
    4. To sensitize faculty, staff, and peers to the needs of differently-abled students.
  5. Key Provisions
    1. Admission & Scholarship
      1. No discrimination in admission on grounds of disability.
      2. Admission forms and entrance exams shall be accessible in formats (e.g., digital, large print) upon request.
      3. Reservation of seats as per government guidelines (e.g., Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016).
      4. 100% and 50% Scholarship on Tuition Fee in UG and PG programmes respectively, for Physically Challenged Students.
    2. Infrastructure Accessibility
      1. Ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, tactile paths, and other mobility aids will be ensured in all buildings.
      2. Hostels will have accessible rooms for students with physical impairments.
    3. Academic Support
      1. Provision of scribes, extra time, or assistive technology during examinations.
      2. Accessible digital content and classroom materials.
      3. Curriculum flexibility wherever needed, without compromising academic standards.
    4. Support Services
      1. Provisions will be made for an appointment of an Officer in the University as per requirements.
      2. Regular counseling, mentoring, and peer support programs.
      3. Medical assistance and physiotherapy support within SRHU’s hospital, if required.
    5. Awareness and Training
      1. Faculty and staff orientation on inclusive education.
      2. Disability Sensitization Workshops annually.
  6. Grievance RedressalStudents may report accessibility issues or discrimination to the Director of Student Affairs and Welfare. A resolution will be sought within 15 working days. Appeals may be escalated to the University Grievance Redressal Committee.
  7. Implementation and MonitoringThe implementation of this policy will be overseen by the Equal Opportunity Cell. An annual report will be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor on accommodations provided, issues addressed, and areas of improvement.
  8. Compliance and Legal FrameworkThis policy aligns with the following national and international frameworks:
    1. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
    2. University Grants Commission (UGC) Guidelines for Accessibility
    3. UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
  9. This policy shall be reviewed periodically based on the need of Physically Challenged Students as and when required.
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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.