Description of the Award

• The ‘Swami Rama Humanitarian Award’ is dedicated in fond memory of H.H. Dr. Swami Rama, Founder of ‘Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust’ (HIHT), the Promoting Society of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
• The Award shall be bestowed upon an individual, association, institution or organization that has selflessly & significantly contributed in the field of economics, environment, science & technology, societal issues and spirituality irrespective of whether he holds a high public office or not.
• There shall be only one Award each year and it shall consist of cash amount of Rs. 10 lakhs (Rupees ten lakhs only) and a Medal, as of now.
• The award shall be bestowed every year on the Mahasamadhi Day of H.H. Dr. Swami Rama, which falls on 13th November.
• Joint Award : The Award may be divided between two persons/ associations, institutions or organizations who are considered by the Jury to be equally deserving of recognition in a given year.
• Posthumous Award : Work by a person since deceased cannot be the subject of an Award. If, however, his death occurred subsequent to a proposal/nomination having been submitted to the Jury in the manner stipulated in this code, then a Posthumous Award may be made.