THE NIMS UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR, established under THE NIMS UNIVERSITY ACT, 2008, enacted by the Government of Rajasthan, is duly recognized by the Government of India under the provisions of Sections 2 (f) and 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956
NIMS UNIVERSITY is steered by world renowned scientist Prof. (Dr.) Balvir S. Tomar, who is a Former Professor, Head & Director, Institute of Pediatric Gastroenterology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur and has been awarded various International & National level Fellowships & Awards. He is a member of International & National level GI/Medical Societies like NASPGN, APPSPGAN, ISPGN, GAI & IAP. He had been Investigator / Co-investigator in research projects funded by DST, ICMR, WHO, UNICEF. He is Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, experienced in teaching of U.G. & P.G. medical, nursing, dietetic & paramedical students.
He has been on the panels of evaluators of member of Country programmes, IMCR & WHO and also involved in setting up of several diagnostic and research techniques in Pediatric Gastroenterology, in-vetro organ culture system, hepatitis viral infections, surviving tests for metabolic liver diseases in children.
He has been guest faculty / invited speaker / chairperson of various International & National level conferences He has been guest speaker / chaired/ participated in various international conferences / Congress on Pediatric Gastroenterology held in different countries viz. USA, UK, Russia, Japan, Italy, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Singapore, Bangkok, Taiwan, South Koria, Malaysia , Hongkong, Turkey, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, UAE, Libya, Kuwait, Iran. He has been editor of various Journals. He is the author of several books and published 72 research papers in National & International Journals.
World Health Organization Fellowship for the year 1983. Commonwealth Medical Fellowship for the year 1988. International Award for the year 1995-1996 of the International Society of Pediatric- Gastroenterology & Nutrition for outstanding contribution in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition.
"Rajiv Gandhi Award 1998” for excellency in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology. National Award for excellency in Pediatric Gastroenterology-1995 by “Indian Academy of Pediatrics". National Award for extraordinary contribution in Pediatric Gastroenterology 1997 by “Indian Academy of Pediatrics”. National Award for excellent contribution in 1997 by "North Zone Association of Paediatricians". State Level Award by the State Government for exc
