17/05/2025
On 9th–10th May 2025, Bhartiya Himalayan Research Centre (BHRC) with SGT University had the privilege of hosting the International Summit on Holistic Innovations for Nations' Empowerment ( ) — a visionary platform that convened global thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in advancing national development and global progress. Honoured by the esteemed presence of distinguished dignitaries, whose insights and blessings elevated the summit's stature:
🧿 Shri Indresh Kumar Ji, Senior RSS Parcharak – Chief Guest, Valedictory Ceremony
🧿 Prof. (Dr.) Afsar Alam , Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard – Chief Guest, Inaugural Session
🧿 Prof. (Dr.) Shahid Akhter Ji, Officiating Chairperson, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) - Special Guest
I extend my sincere gratitude to our esteemed Guests of Honour, whose inspiring perspectives enriched our collective vision:
🔹 Mr. Sunil Kr. Sharma, MD – Sales (India & SAARC), Sophos
🔹 Mr. Harnath Babu, Partner & CIO, KPMG
Their thought-provoking messages reaffirmed SGT University’s unwavering dedication to fostering excellence in research, innovation, and nation-building.
A special note of thanks to Prof. (Dr.) K. K. Aggarwal, President, South Asian University, for his kind words of encouragement and support.
I am deeply grateful to our BHRC Chairman डॉ नवनीत गुलेरिया for their invaluable collaboration and commitment to this initiative.
The summit was further enriched by the presence of renowned international and national experts in AI and emerging technologies, including:
🔹 Prof. Cory Glickman (USA)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Waqar M. Naqvi (Qatar)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Hari Devkota (Japan)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Khalid Raza (India)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Maanak Gupta (USA)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Kannojiya (USA)
🔹 Mr. Kishan Srivastava (Dubai)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Srinivas Chadaram (USA)
🔹 Mr. Shivam Dwivedi (India)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Haktan Suren (USA)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Sujoy Kar (India)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Pratibha Singh (India)
🔹 Prof. (Dr.) Sahar Zaidi (India)
💐 As the Organising Secretary, I am deeply grateful to the academic leadership whose vision and support laid the foundation for this remarkable summit:
🔸 Prof. Madan Mohan Chaturvedi, Provost
🔸 Prof. Atul Nasa, Pro-Vice Chancellor
🔸 Dr. Bharti Raina, the unwavering driving force behind I-SHINE 2025
🔸 Prof. Omkar Shetty and Prof. Vivek Srivastava, for their invaluable mentorship and strategic guidance
A heartfelt thank you to my exceptional core team:
Dr. Dinesh Deshwal, Dr. Mamta Singhla, Dr. Nicky Tyagi, and Dr. Sudip Kumar Mishra — your dedication, teamwork, and leadership were the pillars of this summit’s success.
👏 A special shoutout to our spirited student team Anavaya:
Isha, Anuj, Sidhant, Bhumika, Tanishka, Jasmeet, Suryansh, Lovnish, Bazilla, and Gurbani — your enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity made the event truly memorable.
🙏 My heartfelt appreciation to our behind-the-scenes heroes — our interns Shagun, Manshi, and Manish, and our loved office assistant Mujaffar. Your tireless efforts and commitment ensured flawless ex*****on throughout.
Dr. S Nitesh
Consultant Director, BHRC India
