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Waste Management

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) is committed to environmental sustainability through responsible waste management practices aligned with national regulations and global sustainability frameworks. The University adopts an integrated approach to manage solid, organic, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic, and recyclable waste across its academic, residential, and healthcare facilities.

Solid Waste Management

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) has established a comprehensive solid waste management system that emphasizes segregation at source, safe handling, recycling, and environmentally responsible disposal. The system covers e-waste, plastic waste, biomedical waste, and food waste generated across academic, residential, and healthcare facilities, in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

SRHU follows a structured e-waste management policy in accordance with state and national regulations. Obsolete and non-functional electronic equipment, including computers, peripherals, laboratory instruments, and communication devices, is collected from departments and deposited at a dedicated on-campus E-Waste Store.

All electronic waste is processed with IT expert approval to ensure data security and privacy. The collected e-waste is periodically handed over to government-authorized and certified recyclers, who issue disposal certificates to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance.

Plastic waste generated on campus is segregated at source using designated bins placed across academic, residential, and hospital areas. Recyclable plastic waste is collected separately and handed over to authorized recycling vendors.

The University discourages the use of single-use plastics through institutional guidelines and awareness programmes. Non-recyclable plastic waste is disposed of through approved channels in accordance with Plastic Waste Management Rules, minimizing environmental pollution.

Bio-medical waste generated at the university hospital is managed as per Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules. Waste is segregated at source using color-coded, non-chlorinated bags and bins placed at designated locations in hospital wards, laboratories, and clinical areas.

Plastic disposables are collected in red bags, incinerable waste in yellow bags, and sharps in white translucent, puncture-proof containers. Segregated waste is collected by trained staff and disposed of through an authorized Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) approved by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board.

Food and organic waste generated from hostels, canteens, and the university guest house is managed through sustainable and circular practices. Biodegradable kitchen waste is processed through on-campus composting units and an operational biogas plant.

Compost produced is reused as organic manure for campus gardens and nurseries, while biogas generated from food waste and cow dung from the campus dairy is used as a clean fuel for cooking. This system significantly reduces landfill waste and supports renewable energy generation.

Liquid Waste Management

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) has established a robust liquid waste management system to ensure safe treatment, reuse, and disposal of wastewater generated across its academic, residential, and healthcare facilities. The system is designed to minimize environmental impact, protect public health, and promote sustainable water use in compliance with regulatory standards.

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater generated from laboratories, hospital services, hostels, laundry facilities, and other utility areas is treated through an on-campus Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 1 million litres per day (MLD). The STP operates using advanced Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology combined with an extended aeration activated sludge process, ensuring efficient removal of organic and inorganic contaminants.

To further strengthen wastewater treatment, SRHU operates an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) with a capacity of 90 kilo litres per day (KLD) for treating effluent generated from laboratories and other operations involving chemical residues. The ETP effectively removes both toxic and non-toxic substances, ensuring that treated effluent meets the quality standards prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board.

Treated water from both the STP and ETP undergoes regular quality monitoring and is reused for non-potable purposes such as irrigation of campus gardens, parks, and landscaped green areas. This reuse of treated wastewater significantly reduces freshwater consumption and supports sustainable water resource management.

Through the adoption of advanced wastewater treatment technologies and systematic reuse practices, SRHU demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, water conservation, and sustainable campus operations.

Waste Management Details
Financial Year Total (Wet + Dry) Solid Waste Generated (Plant Waste not included) Total Horticulture Waste Generated (Plant Waste) Total Dry Waste Generated (Plant Waste not included) Total Wet Waste Generated (Plant Waste not included) Total Dry Waste Recycled Total Biodegradable (Food) Waste Processed (excluding plant/tree waste) Total Electronic Waste Generated
Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons KG
2024-25 411.2 205 162.25 248.95 137.25 49.25 253
2023-24 370 156 153.45 216.55 126.91 47.30 224
2022-23 333 121 148.14 184.86 127.89 46.88 150

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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.