ABOUT US

The Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust is a society registered under the Society Registration Act 1860. The Society was founded by the great yogi, H.H. Dr. Swami Rama, in the year 1989. Today, the Society (HIHT) is engaged in multifarious activities in the field of research, education, health care, social and outreach.

 

The Main aims and objectives of the Society are:

(a) To undertake activities and research programmes for the extension of knowledge in the fields of natural, social and applied sciences, holistic medicine, preventive medicine, science of breath, psycho-physiology, nutrition, stress management and cancer research & treatment.

(b) To set up a Charitable Hospital in a region between Rishikesh and Dehradun and/or elsewhere, so as to provide medical, surgical, pathological, radiological, ophthalmological and other specialized facilities of high standard to the general public.

(c) To run, own, manage and administer medical training centres, diagnostic centres, scan centres, nursing homes, hospitals, hostels, guest houses, clinics, dispensaries, maternity homes, child and family welfare centres, clinical pathological testing laboratories, x-ray and electrocardiogram, holistic health care facilities & medical research centres in India and abroad.

(d) To act as consultants and advisors to provide technical know-how, technical and allied services for the establishment, operation and improvement of nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, medical institutions, medical centres, diagnostics centres and laboratories in India and to provide facilities for medical research & education.

(e) To encourage regular visits by experts with various specialization from home and abroad.

(f) To organize conferences, workshops, study groups, seminars and medical & other camps.

(g) To organize exhibitions, lectures, seminars, conferences on the themes related to the field of education, culture, science, art and other cultural & educational activities.

(h) To organize and conduct refresher courses, research, summer school workshops, field work, training programmes and other such courses along with other related programmes considered necessary by the Society authorities.

(i) To launch/print any medical magazine, periodicals, pamphlets, books, monographs or posters considered necessary for the promotion of aims of the Society.

(j) To invite experts for lectures; on related and other themes, organize and conduct laboratory and field work in holistic, experiential learning and other educational, scientific, cultural or any other area of concern for the Society.

(k) To institute fellowships, studentships, grant assistance to similar organizations or individuals.

(l) To appoint necessary staff required for running the affairs of the Society.

(m) To create a core group faculty and other discussion groups and pay them the remuneration and provide the necessary facilities from time to time.

(n) To disseminate information and knowledge derived through research and experiential learning and the aims of the Society to larger audiences for the benefit of the people.

(o) To collaborate with other institutions, distinguished individuals and societies for promoting aims and objects of the Society.

(p) To do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the Society, including the undertaking of any production, manufacturing or industrial activities.

(q) To establish Medical College, Nursing College, Ayurvedic College, Homeopathic College, College of Pharmacy, Dental College and other Medical Applied Technical Courses, Engineering College and other educational institutions, Schools and Colleges after taking permission from University, State Government/Central Government or any other competent authority.

Educational Activities

HIHT University is presently offering Undergraduate & Postgraduate Medical & Paramedical Programmes, Ph.D Programmes and Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA). The Himalayan College of Nursing offers Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, Basic B.Sc., Post-Basic B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes in nursing.

Research Activities

Research activities have been a primary focus and major thrust area of the Society. The University, the Nursing College and RDI undertake various extramural and intramural research projects. The Society is recognized by the Department of Science & Technology of the Government of India as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIROs). Extensive outreach activities at HIHT provide a database for evidence-based research to guide research activities in key areas of the hilly regions of Uttarakhand.

Health Care Services

Health care services are being provided through the Himalayan Hospital, a 750 bed, multi-specialty hospital established in 1994. It is the largest hospital in the State of Uttarakhand. The Hospital incorporates H.H. Dr. Swami Rama's vision of integrating the best of Western medicine with traditional and alternative therapies. The hospital has a full range of super specialty, diagnostic modalities as well as alternative treatment modalities such as Ayurveda (Panchkarma Therapy), Homeopathy, Yoga, etc., all under one roof at affordable cost.

The Cancer Research Institute was established in the year 2006 and is the first of its kind in Uttarakhand. The Cancer Research Institute was inspired by the vision of our founder H.H. Shri Swami Rama. It will address all aspects of cancer control such as prevention, early detection and therapeutic facilities supported by research and education.

Social & Outreach Activities

In order to realize H.H. Swami Rama's dream, the Society provides its Social & Outreach services through Rural Development Institute (RDI) and the Himalayan Hospital. The RDI is an outreach arm of the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust. It is currently working in all the 13 districts of Uttarakhand with the rural community on issues related to Health, Education, Livelihood, Water and Sanitation, Tele-consultation and Adolescent Awareness issues. Over the years, it has benefited more than 10 lakh rural population residing in over 1100 villages in the far flung areas of the Himalayas. The Outreach Services are also provided through Health & Education Camps and Mobile Hospitals.

Charitable Activities

The Society provides scholarships to the deserving poor and meritorious students of Uttarakhand every year for higher secondary and higher education levels. The Scholarship Fund varies between Rs. 25 to 40 lakhs every year.

Free Health Camps are organized regularly by the Society to take its services to the door steps of rural community, especially in the hard to reach areas. Most of the services provided in these camps are free of cost with surgical procedures and surgeries provided at a nominal cost. Patients coming from BPL (below poverty line) background are provided hospital services at most nominal rates or completely free of cost, as the case may demand. The Society also provides free food facilities to such poor patients.

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