Carrying Water, Carrying Hope: A Journey to the Water & Sanitation Project in Mountains of Chamba, Tehri Garhwal

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On 11 November 2025, what began as a routine field visit unfolded into a vivid reminder of why water and sanitation work in Himalayan villages matters to health, dignity, and livelihoods. Traveling with RDI team– Mr. Naresh Thapliyal and Mr. Gaurav, the ascent toward Chamba revealed pine lined bends and sudden openings to snow clad … Carrying Water, Carrying Hope: A Journey to the Water & Sanitation Project in Mountains of Chamba, Tehri Garhwal

Scholarship Program – Nurturing Dreams, Building Futures

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Since its inception, the Rural Development Institute (RDI), Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, has believed that education is the strongest foundation for change. For children from marginalized communities—many of whom are orphans, belong to single-parent households, or come from families struggling to make ends meet—continuing education often remains a distant dream. RDI’s Scholarship Program was born … Scholarship Program – Nurturing Dreams, Building Futures

Rejuvenating Sacred Ganges: Insights from the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs under the Namami Gange Programme

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Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) has been entrusted with conducting the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs and I&D projects under the Namami Gange Programme in nine locations across Haridwar, Tehri, Dehradun, and Nainital Districts. This initiative, sanctioned by the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG), Government of Uttarakhand, aims to determine the environmental and … Rejuvenating Sacred Ganges: Insights from the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs under the Namami Gange Programme

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

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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

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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

Healing with Dignity: How the SRHU’s TB Elimination Program is Bringing Hope to TB Patients

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Tuberculosis (TB) still touches the lives of thousands in India, silently affecting families, especially in under-resourced communities. While TB is a curable disease, the journey to recovery is not easy. It requires not only timely medical treatment but also good nutrition, emotional support, and dignity in care. Recognizing this, the Government of India launched the … Healing with Dignity: How the SRHU’s TB Elimination Program is Bringing Hope to TB Patients

SANKALP Workshop: A human-centered leap toward safer beginnings for every newborn

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On April 8, 2025, a profound wave of commitment and collaboration surged through the halls of the National Health Mission (NHM) State Office in Uttarakhand. It wasn’t just another meeting—it was the SANKALP Co-Development Workshop, a shared moment of resolve to ensure that every newborn in high-burden districts like Haridwar not only survives but thrives. … SANKALP Workshop: A human-centered leap toward safer beginnings for every newborn