Tan Sri Datuk Dr Mohan Swami is the Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun which held its first convocation in April, and is also the Executive Chairman of the Perdana University in Malaysia. A world renowned medical doctor, and a deeply philosophical man, he dialogued with India Empire’s Sayantan Chakravarty on issues close to his heart 

As a PIO, how do you see India progressing?

The Government of India has taken some bold initiatives over the last two years. The blueprint for progress is indeed encouraging. The strong mandate given by the electorate has helped the leaders to plan efficiently and effectively. However we will only see the results of these initiatives in two or three years. The spirit, morale and of course the expectations of the ordinary Indian and those overseas have been lifted tremendously and is buoyant. India is now recognised as a world leader and superpower. The Prime Minister has through his actions brought honour and respect to Indians and OCIs globally. His policies have definitely brought an immense shift in the way we ourselves think and act. One can for sure witness progress on many fronts but this progress has to be swifter and sustainable. 

Please let us know about your vision of the Swami Rama Himalayan University of which you are Chancellor…

As Chancellor of the Swami Rama Himalayan University, my vision is the same as that of my Gurudev, HH Swami Rama, the Founder of this Institution. He had a fire in him to bring progress to the Uttarakhand region where there were limited educational and healthcare opportunities for the people. Two decades ago they had to travel far to Delhi or Chandigarh for availing treatment. When he established the hospital in 1991 in the current site, it was with a prophesy to make it into an educational and healthcare hub. Now we have a state of the art hospital with more than 750 beds which provides quality care to the people of the region and beyond. Our Cancer Research Institute is one its kind in the entire State.