SRHU regularly conducts gender sensitisation programmes and awareness sessions on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) for students, faculty, and staff. These programmes are designed to promote respectful behaviour, ethical conduct, and awareness of individual rights and responsibilities within the campus environment. Mandatory POSH and gender equity sessions are an integral part of faculty and staff induction programmes, ensuring sustained awareness and compliance with national regulations. In addition, the University also celebrates days of importance pertaining to women’s health and organises health camps.
Sessions on Gender Sensitisation
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Gender Audit Report
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Safe Campus and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
In accordance with UGC regulations, the University has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address complaints related to sexual harassment and gender-based grievances. The ICC functions transparently and confidentially, providing accessible and timely redressal mechanisms for all stakeholders.
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Campus safety is further strengthened through a multi-layered security framework that includes:
- Women wardens in hostels
- Trained women security personnel
- 24/7 CCTV surveillance across campus
- Well-lit pathways and common areas
- Low voltage electric wire fencing at hostels
These measures collectively contribute to a secure and supportive campus environment, particularly for women students and staff.
Women’s Empowerment and Workplace Equity
SRHU actively promotes women’s empowerment and workplace equity through supportive employment policies and academic initiatives. These include:
- Statutory maternity leave and supportive return-to-work provisions
- Equitable recruitment, promotion, and employment practices
- Merit-based fee concessions and financial support for female students to encourage access to higher education
These measures aim to reduce structural barriers and enable women to pursue academic and professional excellence.
Gender-Sensitive and Inclusive Infrastructure
The University has developed gender-sensitive facilities to support holistic participation in academic and professional life. These include:
- Menstrual hygiene support facilities
- Sanitary pad vending machines
- Common rooms
- Clinical Psychology Cell
- Childcare and day-care services for staff and students
- In-house grocery, laundry, and tailoring shop
Such infrastructure ensures that women, caregivers, and individuals with diverse needs can engage fully in university life without constraint.
SRHU as charitable organizations play a vital role in nurturing a culture of giving, supporting public welfare, and advancing collective interests. When aligned with government programs, these entities contribute meaningfully to national development. The Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust is a society registered under the Society Registration Act 1860 and is engaged in multifarious activities in the field of research, education, health care, social and outreach.
Activities: July 2024 – December 2024
Activities: January 2025 – June 2025
Sports and physical activity are an integral part of our efforts to promote health and well-being. We believe that participation in sports not only ipmproves physical fitness, but also supports mental well-be ing, teamwork, and a sense of community. The university therefore encourages students, faculty, and staff to engage in regular sports and recreational activities through accessible facilities, organised events, and active sports clubs that provide platforms for participation at all levels. Together, these initiatives help create a supportive campus environment that nurtures healthy lifestyles and overall well-being.
Fitness Club
Athletics Club
Health and Well-Being Details
Provision of Healthy and Affordable Food Choices for All on Campus
On-Campus Food Provision
Recognizing the critical role of balanced nutrition in supporting physical well-being, academic performance, and workplace productivity, SRHU has established a comprehensive campus food system that ensures healthy, affordable, and accessible food options for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The University operates multiple cafeterias, canteens, and food outlets strategically located across the campus, ensuring convenient access to meals throughout the day. These food facilities offer a diverse range of nutritious meal options at subsidized and reasonable prices, catering to varied dietary preferences and needs. SRHU emphasizes the use of fresh and locally sourced ingredients, supporting regional agriculture while enhancing food quality and environmental sustainability. Several outlets also provide hygienic beverage and light-meal options, promoting healthier snacking choices across academic and residential zones.
Key food outlets on campus include:
Nutrition Support Beyond Campus (Community Outreach)
Complementing its campus initiatives, SRHU actively extends nutritional support to vulnerable populations, reinforcing its commitment to SDG 2: Zero Hunger.
Through these initiatives, SRHU fosters a campus food environment that prioritizes nutrition, affordability, accessibility, and sustainability, directly contributing to improved dietary practices
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Assistive technologies:
Enquiry & information support:
Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) is deeply committed to fostering a campus culture grounded in gender equity, equity–diversity–inclusion (EDI), and safety, ensuring that every member of the university community experiences dignity, respect, and equal opportunity. The University adopts a rights-based, inclusive, and preventive approach through comprehensive policies, institutional mechanisms, awareness programmes, and inclusive infrastructure that support participation across all genders and social groups.
SRHU regularly conducts gender sensitisation programmes and awareness sessions on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) for students, faculty, and staff. These programmes are designed to promote respectful behaviour, ethical conduct, and awareness of individual rights and responsibilities within the campus environment. Mandatory POSH and gender equity sessions are an integral part of faculty and staff induction programmes, ensuring sustained awareness and compliance with national regulations. In addition, the University also celebrates days of importance pertaining to women’s health and organises health camps.
Sessions on Gender Sensitisation
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Gender Audit Report
Click Here
Safe Campus and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
In accordance with UGC regulations, the University has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address complaints related to sexual harassment and gender-based grievances. The ICC functions transparently and confidentially, providing accessible and timely redressal mechanisms for all stakeholders.
View Details
Campus safety is further strengthened through a multi-layered security framework that includes:
These measures collectively contribute to a secure and supportive campus environment, particularly for women students and staff.
Women’s Empowerment and Workplace Equity
SRHU actively promotes women’s empowerment and workplace equity through supportive employment policies and academic initiatives. These include:
These measures aim to reduce structural barriers and enable women to pursue academic and professional excellence.
Gender-Sensitive and Inclusive Infrastructure
The University has developed gender-sensitive facilities to support holistic participation in academic and professional life. These include:
Such infrastructure ensures that women, caregivers, and individuals with diverse needs can engage fully in university life without constraint.