Holistic Health

Fighting Anaemia with Compassion: A Community-Centered Approach in Rural Uttarakhand

Anaemia in pregnancy is not just a clinical condition—it’s a silent struggle etched into the everyday lives of countless women across Uttarakhand. Behind the statistics are real stories: of young mothers who faint while working in fields, of women who deliver premature babies, and of families gripped with anxiety due to repeated pregnancy complications. According Fighting Anaemia with Compassion: A Community-Centered Approach in Rural Uttarakhand

A Journey Within: “Knowing Oneself” Summer Workshop at RDI, HIHT

The Rural Development Institute, Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (RDI-HIHT) has long been committed to empowering adolescents by providing them with a platform to voice their concerns, share their dreams, and address the unique challenges they face. Summer, often seen by adolescents as a time for renewal and self-discovery, sets the perfect stage for RDI’s annual A Journey Within: “Knowing Oneself” Summer Workshop at RDI, HIHT

Empowering Youth and Promoting Safety: Celebrating National Youth Day and Road Safety Week

Each year, National Youth Day and Road Safety Week serve as important reminders of the values that shape a resilient and responsible society. This year, the Rural Development Institute (RDI) took these opportunities to organize impactful activities for youth, adolescents, and other stakeholders. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of H.H. Swami Rama, the initiatives emphasized Empowering Youth and Promoting Safety: Celebrating National Youth Day and Road Safety Week

Celebrating Leadership and Inclusivity: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

Disability is a multifaceted issue in India, encompassing physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental health conditions. According to the Census of India 2011, approximately 2.21% of the population, or 26.8 million people, live with some form of disability. However, experts suggest this figure is an underestimation due to cultural stigmas and reporting limitations. Despite significant advancements Celebrating Leadership and Inclusivity: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

Sports and Wellbeing

As our Founder gave importance to physical fitness, encouraging sports among the unprivileged has been one of the endeavours of RDI.  Over the years, children have benefited from the use of playgrounds in the campus as well as through the distribution of games items in their respective areas focusing on those who can’t afford.  This Sports and Wellbeing

Science and Spirituality..

Somebody in US after watching Swami Rama demonstrate said, “You are remarkable!”  Swamiji turned and said to him, “You are insulting my work.” So how did he train himself? Let’s hear it in his own words: When I renounced and walked into the forest, people used to search for me, and I used to live Science and Spirituality..