Kolkata: Pharma Anveshan 2026 was successfully organised in Kolkata on the occasion of National Pharmacy Education Day, bringing together leading voices from academia, the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory bodies to discuss the future of pharmaceutical education, research and innovation in India.
The event, held at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), was organised by the Pharmacy Council of India in association with Flemming College of Pharmacy under JIS Group. The programme commemorated the 124th birth anniversary of Prof. Mahadeva Lal Schroff, widely regarded as the Father of Pharmaceutical Education in India.
The seminar featured keynote lectures, research presentations and panel discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and regulatory authorities to build a future-ready pharmaceutical ecosystem. The platform also encouraged meaningful dialogue on enhancing quality education, promoting innovation and preparing young professionals for the evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Among the distinguished dignitaries present at the event were Jashubhai Hirabhai Chaudhari, Vice President of the Pharmacy Council of India; Dharmendra Singh, Zonal Coordinator and EC Member of the Pharmacy Council of India; Arup Kumar Chatterjee, Deputy Drug Controller, CDSCO East Zone; Dr. R. N. Gupta, National President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association; and Tapan Kumar Choudhary, Vice President (East), IPGA.
Speaking on the occasion, Jashubhai Hirabhai Chaudhari said, “Pharmacy education in India is entering a transformative phase. Platforms like Pharma Anveshan help strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and regulatory bodies while encouraging young professionals to contribute to innovation and research in the pharmaceutical sector.”
Dharmendra Singh added that initiatives such as Pharma Anveshan play a vital role in fostering dialogue among stakeholders of the pharmaceutical ecosystem and are essential to ensure quality education, professional excellence and sustainable growth of the pharmacy profession in India.
The event also provided an opportunity for students and researchers to showcase their work through scientific presentations and academic interactions, encouraging knowledge exchange and innovation in the pharmaceutical field.
Pharma Anveshan 2026 concluded with networking interactions among participants, reaffirming the shared commitment of academia, industry and regulatory authorities towards strengthening pharmaceutical education and advancing healthcare innovation in India.
