Udaipur, March 4: The 5th Pharmacy Awareness Yatra received a warm and grand welcome in Udaipur, as it continued its mission of promoting pharmacy education and raising awareness about the significance of pharmaceutical professionals. The initiative, held in honor of Professor M.L. Schroff (1902-1971), the father of pharmacy education in India, is a tribute to his 123rd birth anniversary.
The Yatra commenced on February 27 from Rajghat, New Delhi, and is scheduled to conclude on March 6 at D.Y. Patil Institute, Mumbai. The event is spearheaded by Pharma Lok’s Amit Jha from Delhi and Dr. Parjanya Kumar Shukla from Prayagraj, with the aim of uniting stakeholders in pharmacy education and emphasizing the crucial role of pharmacy professionals.
A Significant Stop in Udaipur – Engaging Pharmacy Institutions
On the fifth day of the Yatra, the delegation, led by Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, visited several prestigious pharmacy colleges in Udaipur, including:
✔ Bhupal Nobles College of Pharmacy
✔ Asian College of Pharmacy
✔ Rajasthan Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy
✔ Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy
✔ Pacific College of Pharmacy
✔ Sunrise College of Pharmacy
During their visit, the team interacted with faculty and students, emphasizing the importance of pharmacy education and its role in healthcare advancement. The group also met with Professor Nand Lal Agarwal, a disciple of Professor M.L. Schroff, and Colonel Professor S.S. Sarangdevot, Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan Vidyapeeth.
Each institution welcomed the delegation with utmost respect and cultural enthusiasm, recognizing their contribution to enhancing awareness about pharmacy education.
Promoting Pharmacy Education: Vision & Mission
Speaking about the initiative, Amit Jha expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and enthusiasm witnessed during the Yatra.
“Through this journey, we have had the incredible opportunity to spread awareness about pharmacy education and bring all stakeholders onto a common platform. We firmly believe this initiative will mark the beginning of a new era in the field of pharmacy education in India.”
It is noteworthy that India’s first pharmacy college was established in 1932 at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) under the leadership of Professor M.L. Schroff. This Yatra serves as a tribute to his vision and contributions to pharmacy education in India.
Dignitaries & Experts Participating in the Yatra
The 5th Pharmacy Awareness Yatra witnessed participation from several esteemed professionals and academicians, including:
🔹 Dr. Ashok Dashora
🔹 Dr. S.S. Sisodia
🔹 Dr. J.S. Vaghela
🔹 Alok Bhargav
🔹 Dr. Rahul Garg
🔹 Dr. M.S. Rathore
🔹 Dr. R.S. Bhadoriya
🔹 Dr. Suresh Dev
🔹 Dr. Anju Goyal
🔹 Dr. Kalpesh Gaur
🔹 Dr. Udaybhan Singh
Their presence and active participation reinforced the importance of pharmacy education and its future in India.
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