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Mother’s Day Celebration: Honouring the Spirit of Motherhood

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Mother’s Day was celebrated with immense joy, warmth, and gratitude at Vidya School, Flying Birds School, and Aakhar Centers in the outreach. The occasion was dedicated to honouring the unconditional love, care, and silent sacrifices of mothers, while creating meaningful moments of connection between children, mothers, and educators. The event brought together students, mothers, and … Mother’s Day Celebration: Honouring the Spirit of Motherhood

Spreading Smiles in the Hills: Community Dental Health Camps in Rural Areas of Uttarakhand

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In the picturesque yet geographically challenging state of Uttarakhand, access to basic healthcare remains uneven—especially in rural and tribal belts. Oral health, often overshadowed by other medical priorities, is one of the most neglected aspects of community well-being. According to national surveys and regional field observations, dental caries affect nearly 50–60% of school-aged children in … Spreading Smiles in the Hills: Community Dental Health Camps in Rural Areas of Uttarakhand

Global Recognition in Water Sustainability: SRHU Conferred with Water Transversality Global Award 2026

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March 6, 2026 marked a significant milestone for Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun and its promoting society Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT), as their sustained contributions in the fields of water supply, water conservation, sanitation, environment and sustainability received international recognition. On this occasion, the University was conferred with the prestigious Water Transversality Global … Global Recognition in Water Sustainability: SRHU Conferred with Water Transversality Global Award 2026

Saksham: Bridging Rural Talent with Mainstream Employment

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In the quiet villages of Uttarakhand, where mountains often limit mobility and opportunities, a silent transformation has been unfolding. For decades, the Rural Development Institute (RDI) has worked to ensure that Divyangjan are seen not through the lens of disability, but through the strength of their abilities. What began as a mission of rehabilitation has … Saksham: Bridging Rural Talent with Mainstream Employment

Building a Culture of First Responders: Scale, Reach, and Impact

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Over the last two decades, the Rural Development Institute–HIHT, Swami Rama Himalayan University, has developed extensive institutional experience in designing and implementing First Responder, First Aid, and CPR capacity-building programs. Since 2006, the organization has systematically delivered more than 200 structured trainings across Uttarakhand and adjoining regions, addressing community-based first aid, CPR, disaster response, road … Building a Culture of First Responders: Scale, Reach, and Impact

Ramleela at SRHU: A Journey of Faith, Discipline, and Collective Spirit

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From 22 September to 2 October 2025, the campus of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) was transformed into a vibrant space of devotion, cultural reflection, and collective learning through the grand organization of Ramleela. More than a theatrical presentation, the event became a living classroom where values, emotions, discipline, and teamwork converged. In a university … Ramleela at SRHU: A Journey of Faith, Discipline, and Collective Spirit

Access Meets Joy: How RDI Is Making Learning Fun for Rural Children

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In a village near Jolly Grant, a group of children gathers around an RDI teacher as a tablet lights up with color, music, and animated characters. Small fingers trace letters on the screen. Laughter breaks out when a puzzle is solved. For many of these children, this moment marks their first experience with digital learning—and … Access Meets Joy: How RDI Is Making Learning Fun for Rural Children

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