Centre for Skill Development and Education, Toli

Centre for Skill Development and Education, Toli

Centre for Skill Development and Education, Toli

Centre for Skill Development and Education, Toli

Established on October 15, 2018, in Village Toli, Pauri Garhwal, the Centre for Skill Development and Education is a milestone in the effort to bring transformative education to the heart of Uttarakhand’s hill regions. With a focus on access, equity, and empowerment, the campus was envisioned as a space where youth could be equipped not just with degrees, but with the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world. Today, under the renewed brand identity of Swami Rama Himalayan University, ‘LifekaCompass’ the Hill Campus continues to evolve as a centre for quality, inclusive education. Rooted in values of self-reliance, service, and holistic growth, the campus is being shaped into a Centre of Excellence, delivering academic rigor alongside skill development and real-world preparedness.
In keeping with this commitment, the campus is home to a Polytechnic College that offers industry-aligned diploma programs designed to enhance employability. Through practical training, modern pedagogy, and community engagement, the programs prepare students for diverse careers while also encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. The campus resonates with the University’s broader educational promise, where learning is not confined to textbooks, but extends to shaping identity, purpose, and leadership. The academic ecosystem emphasizes vocational training, hands-on learning, and values-based mentorship. Here, education is not just a means to employment, it is a tool to chart one's path in life. The Centre for Skill Development and Education at Toli reflects the University's mission to be a compass in every student’s journey, empowering them to rise, belong, and lead with purpose.

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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.