National Pharmacy Education day celebrated at Shoolini University with ‘Pharma Anveshan 2026’

Solan, March 15
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shoolini University celebrated National Pharmacy Education Day by organising ‘Pharma Anveshan 2026’, a conference aimed at strengthening collaboration within the pharmaceutical ecosystem. The event was supported by the EYUVA Centre (supported by BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India) and iHUB Shoolini (supported by iHUB Divya Sampark, TIH, DST, Government of India and IIT Roorkee).
The conference provided a platform for students and faculty to gain meaningful insights into the pharmaceutical sector by fostering synergy among academia, industry, research institutions, regulatory bodies and clinical practice.
Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chief Coordinator of the EYUVA Centre, Dr Deepak Kumar, highlighted the expanding ecosystem for innovation and translational research in the pharmaceutical sciences. On the occasion, he also paid tribute to Prof Mahadev Lal Schroff, regarded as the Father of Pharmacy Education in India, for his outstanding contributions to pharmaceutical education and professional pharmacy practice that continue to inspire generations of researchers and pharmacists.
Prof Ashish Khosla, President Innovation and Marketing at Shoolini University, addressed the gathering and spoke about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming the biotechnology and pharmaceutical pipeline. He explained how AI is increasingly being used to analyse genomic data and identify disease-causing genes and mutations, accelerating drug discovery and medical research.
A special message from Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) President Dr Montu M Patel was also played during the event. In his message, he emphasised the importance of strengthening the connection between academia and the pharmaceutical industry and highlighted the growing significance of patent research and innovation in the sector. He also described the Pharma Anveshan initiative as an important step towards promoting a strong research culture.
Professor from the Department of Pharmacology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr Bikash Medhi, delivered a talk on navigating regulatory pathways in India. He discussed the structure of manufacturing units, licensing procedures and the role of regulatory agencies such as the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). His lecture also explained the rules and schedules governing drug import, manufacture and sale, helping students understand India’s complex regulatory framework.