Srinagar, March 06: To commemorate the 121st birth anniversary of Professor Mahadeva Lal Schroff and to recognize his contribution in establishing pharmacy education in India, Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura Near Chandigarh celebrated the National Pharmacy Education Day.
On the occasion, various activities were organized and the B. Pharma & D. Pharma students participated enthusiastically, the college said in a statement.
Dr. Krishan Singla, Principal, Aryans Group while addressing students said that Prof. M.L. Schroff is recognized as the Father of Pharmacy Education in India. “He certainly remains an ideal to all pharmacists working in the country irrespective of their branches and diversity of duties. Pharmacists are critical professionals in the delivery of healthcare in the country as they bring in-depth knowledge of medicine composition, formulation and usage. The role of a pharmacist is gradually evolving from a dispenser of medicines to an expert in the field with multidisciplinary health care systems,” he said.
On the occasion, various activities were organized including a speech competition and poster presentation where students highlighted the importance of pharma education for the well-being of society. A student rally was also organized to create awareness about the misuse of narcotics and psychotropic drugs.
