The President
Dr Vijay Dhasmana, the President of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) has had a prolific career spanning decades where he has been at the helm of affairs in different capacities ever since the institution’s inception and subsequent growth.
He was Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University from April 2013 to March 2023, and of HIHT University from 2007 to 2013.
He demonstrated a strong academic and leadership record as Vice Chancellor. And now, with his deep understanding of the educational landscape of the state of Uttarakhand and India, is poised for enhanced and crucial functions.
Besides being a member of Presidential Body of Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) he is also a Chair-person of Swami Rama Foundation of USA, President of Swami Rama NishkaamKarmyoga Trust, General Secretary of Sadhana Mandir Trust and many more. He is also Ex-Chairman of CII Uttarakhand.
A Ph.D from Rohilkhand University, Bareilly and Masters in Mathematics from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, he also attained his Masters in Computer Sciences from University of London, United Kingdom.
Dr. Dhasmana embarked his professional journey as the Treasurer of Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust and now has more than 30 years of varied experience in the field of Finance, Strategy, Administration and Education.
He possesses a strong academics and leadership record as the Vice Chancellor. Under his able leadership several departments and educational programs for medical and non-medical professionals were introduced in the state of Uttarakhand.
His deep concern about the youth migration in the hill villages of Uttarakhand, made him set up School for Vocational Studies and Skill Development at SRHU, with an aim to equip the youth of Uttarakhand with entrepreneurial skills and make them financially sustainable. He is a catalyst of “Homestay” Entrepreneur Development Program in Private University across India.
Dr. Dhasmana’s undying commitment for transforming rural lives and social service made him spearhead rural development initiatives in the field of health, education, adolescent, water & sanitation, livelihood& development, relief & rehabilitation including differently abled covering over 2000 villages in Uttarakhand and UP.
He is also recipient of many prestigious awards including ‘Dr. B.C. Roy Award’ in the field of Management – 2001, ‘Uttarakhand Ratna Award’ for his extraordinary work for the people of Uttarakhand, ‘Garhwal Vibhuti Awardard’ for Social Service - 2007, and ‘Vice Chancellor of the Year 2021 Award’ – 2021. Gadh Gaurav Samman - 2022 for providing outstanding Healthcare services.