Unveiling the Statue of Prof. M.L.Schroff, Father of Pharmacy Education in India By Prof. P.R. Vavia Director of ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar.
About Pharma Anveshan
PharmaAnveshan is a prestigious national initiative organized by the Pharmacy Council of India to commemorate National Pharmacy Education Day on 6th March, marking the birth anniversary of Prof. M. L. Schroff, the Father of Pharmacy Education in India.
Prof. Mahadeva Lal Schroff
(1902–1971) is revered as the Father of Pharmacy Education in India. He pioneered formal pharmaceutical education by establishing India’s first pharmacy department at Banaras Hindu University in 1937.
Prof. Schroff played a crucial role in shaping modern pharmacy curricula and professional standards in the country. His vision laid the foundation for organised pharmacy education, research, and regulation in India. In recognition of his immense contributions, his birth anniversary (6th March) is celebrated as National Pharmacy Education Day in India.
About Pharmacy Council of India(PCI)
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body established in 1949 under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. It regulates pharmacy education, sets minimum standards for qualification (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D.), approves institutions, and maintains the central register of pharmacists to ensure uniform professional standards nationwide.
PCI Sets minimum requirements for admission, curriculum, and practical training for courses like D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D. and it Conducts meticulous on-site inspections to approve institutions for conducting pharmacy courses under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. PCI also enforces a Code of Ethics to ensure accountability and professional integrity among Pharmacist practitioners.
PCI Sets minimum requirements for admission, curriculum, and practical training for courses like D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D. and it Conducts meticulous on-site inspections to approve institutions for conducting pharmacy courses under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. PCI also enforces a Code of Ethics to ensure accountability and professional integrity among Pharmacist practitioners.
About Dadhichi College of Pharmacy(DCP)
Dadhichi College of Pharmacy (DCP), located in the scenic beuty of Sundargram, Cuttack, Odisha, is a premier institution established in 2005 under Dadhichi Educational Trust. It offers D.Pharm,B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs Affiliated by OUHS and BPUT approved by Pharmacy Council of India focusing on quality pharmaceutical education, research, and industry-ready skills. The campus provides modern, well-equipped laboratories, a digital library, and a, 5-acre, green environment, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
Moreover many Nationally acclaimed programmes like Youth Pharma Festival, GPAT SUPER 30 and Research Conclave organized by Dadhichi College of Pharmacy in recent years identify it as a pioneer institution specially for youth development aligned with the mission of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Moreover many Nationally acclaimed programmes like Youth Pharma Festival, GPAT SUPER 30 and Research Conclave organized by Dadhichi College of Pharmacy in recent years identify it as a pioneer institution specially for youth development aligned with the mission of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Conclave Overview
Pharma Anveshan-2026 is a Pharmacy Council of India Supported and Sponsored Academia-Industry Conclave on “Future Pharma Ecosystem: Fostering
Synergy among Academia, Industry,
Research, Regulatory and Practice”. The event shall be organized by Dadhichi College of Pharmacy, Odisha on 22nd March 2026 at The Institution Of Engineers (India), Odisha State Centre, Unit 4, Bhouma Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751022.
Pharma Anveshan-2026 is a premier national event, bringing together researchers, academicians, and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge advancements in pharmaceutical sciences. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the vision of a New India, the event fosteringthe meaningful dialogue between academia and industry, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical sector to strengthen healthcare outcomes and national development. It serves as a dynamic platform for academia–industry collaboration, policy dialogue, research exchange, and professional networking.
Location:
The Institution Of Engineers (India)
Odisha State Centre, Unit 4, Bhouma Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751022, India
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CHIEF GUEST
Dr. Mukesh Mahaling
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs,Electronics & IT, Govt of Odisha.
GUESTS
Dr. Durga Prasan Nayak
Hon'ble MLA,
Odisha Legislative Assembly
Pratap Chandra Nayak
Hon'ble MLA,
Odisha Legislative Assembly
Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra
Former Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Principal Advisor (Health Sciences), S'O'A DU
Sj. Jashubhai Hirabhai Chaudhari
Hon’ble Vice President,
Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi
Sj. Dharmendra Singh
Executive Committee Member,
Pharmacy Council of India
Dr. Deependra Singh
Chairman, ERC,
Pharmacy Council of India
Smt. Mamina Patnaik
Drugs Controller, Odisha
Dr. Nilamadhab Dash
Central Council Member,
Pharmacy Council of India
Shri Jyotiprakash Nanda
Central Council Member,
Pharmacy Council of India
Sj. Jashubhai Hirabhai Chaudhari
Vice President, PCI, New Delhi
Sj. Dharmendra Singh
EC member, PCI, New Delhi
Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash
Chairman, Dadhichi Group of Institutions
Smt. Babita Dash
Managing Trustee, DGI
Smt. Mamina Patanaik
DC, Odisha
Sri P. Satyanarayana Babu
Chairman, OPCA
Dr. Sagar Kumar Mishra
Co-ordinator, UDPS, Utkal University
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
Dean, Pharmacy, OUHS
Dr. Debajyoti Das
Dean, SPS I, SOA DU.
Sj. Harmohan Mohanty
JDC, Odisha
Dr. Lalit Kumar Sahu
DDC, Odisha & President IPGA, Odisha
Dr. Durga Madhab Kar
SPS II, SOA DU.
Mr. Ramakanta Panigrahi
GM, ABICEE Pharma. Pvt. Ltd.
Sj. Rajat Mohapatra
President Manufacturing - DS. Sapigen Biologix Pvt Ltd
Dr. Rasmi Panda
AVP, Mankind Pharma. Ltd
Sj. Deepak Kumar Parida
AVP, Bharat Biotech
Dr. Rajat Kumar Kar
Principal, DCP, Cuttack (State Coordinator)
Shri Nilamadhab Dash,
CC member PCI,New Delhi (Ex-Officio)
Sj. Jyotiprakash Nanda
CC member PCI, New Delhi (Ex-Officio)
Dr. Sudarshan Biswal,
ADC, DCA, Odisha
Mrs. Sunita Rani Patra
I/C Registrar, OPC, BBSR
Dr. Gurudutta Pattnaik
Dean, CUTM, BBSR
Dr. Amiya Kanta Mishra
Principal, CPS, Puri
Dr. Goutam Rath
Professor, SPS I, SOA DU, BBSR
Dr. Nihar Ranjan Pani
Principal, AIPER, Cuttack
Dr. Manoj Kumar Pani
Principal, IGIPS, BBSR
Dr. Snehamayee Mohapatra
Asso. Professor, SPS I, SOA DU, BBSR
Dr. Santosh Kumar Panda
Vice Principal, DCP, Cuttack (Co-coordinator)
Mr. Prasant Kumar Biswal
Ass. Professor, DCP, Cuttack(Co-cordinator)
Mr. Chandan Kumar Mohapatra
Student
Mr. Linku Kannar
Student
Dr. S.k. Sahu
UDPS, UU
Dr. N.S.K. Choudhury
HOD, Pharmacy Wing, SCBMCH
S. Kar
Principal, SIPS
Dr. B. R. Behera
Principal, KIIT School of Pharmacy
Dr.P. Sinha Mohapatra
Principal, IPT
Dr. Nilima Sukla
Principal, SJCPS
Dr. BVV Ravikumar
Principal, RIPS
Dr. U.S. Mishra
Principal I/c, RCPHS
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Kar
Principal, HCP
Dr. Mihir Kumar Kar
National Vice President, APTI
Dr. Agni Mitra Dinda
Principal, IMTPC
Dr. B.B.Panigrahi
Principal, ECP
Dr. Manash Das
Principal, SCP
Dr. S.K.Bal
Principal, SIPER
Dr. B.K.Nanda
IPS
Dr. A. R. Behera
Dean, School of Pharmacy, DRIEMS
Dr. Aditya Jena
Principal, NCP
Dr. Narendra Kumar Parida
Principal, TCPS
Dr. S.N.Dash
Principal, GCP
Dr. Shaktiprasad Pradhan
Principal, KRIMS
Contact Details
Dr. Rajat Kumar Kar, Principal, Dadhici College of Pharmacy, 94395 42141,
Dr. Santosh Kumar Panda, Vice Principal, 80964 45573
Sj. Prasanta Kumar Biswal, 82499 28375
Session 1:
Regulatory Insights: Advancing Affordable Medicines for All
Session-II:
Emerging Pharmaceutical Ecosystem in Odisha: Opportunities and Future Prospects, (Odisha Pharma Vision 2036)
Session-III:
From Policy to Practice: Transforming Pharmaceutical Education under NEP 2020 and SDGs through the PCI Curriculum Reform Initiative
Session-IV:
Campus to corporate: Integrating Education 4.0 with Pharma 4.0
Session-V:
From Imagination to Implementation: Shaping a Culture of Innovation
Session-VI:
Stakeholders Meet: Young Leaders’ Dialogue: My Profession, My Dream – A Commitment towards Viksit Bharat”
Session-VII:
Scientific Presentation
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