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A Glorious Kick Start to 69th Indian Pharma Congress at Chitkara University

Friday, December 22, 2017 Drug News
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CHANDIGARH, India, December 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
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69th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC), a three day International Conference between December 22-24, 2017, kick started at Chitkara University, Punjab campus with a grand and glorious inaugural ceremony presided by Sh. V. P. Badnore (Hon'ble Governor of Punjab), Sh. Brahm Mohinder Singh (Hon'ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab), with eminent dignitaries and officials from different fields on the dais, including Dr. B. Suresh (President, PCI), Dr. Shailendra Saraf (Chairman- LOC, 69th IPC; Vice President, PCI), Dr. M.D. Burande (President, IPCA), Dr. G. N. Singh (Drug Controller General of India), Dr. V. R. V Rao (President, IPA), Dr. T.V. Narayanan (Vice President, IPCA), Dr. P.D. Chaudhari (President, APTI), Dr. S. L. Nasa (President, IHPA), Dr. Atul Kr. Nasa (President, IPGA), Dr. Ashok Chitkara (Chancellor, Chitkara University), Dr. Madhu Chitkara (Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University), Dr. Preeti Kotiyal (Pro Vice Chancellor, SGRRITS University Dehradun and member PCI) anchored the ceremony, amidst a traditional Punjabi welcome and colours, national anthem and folk performances. Honorable Governor exhorted all the stakeholders in Pharmaceutical industry to ensure accessibility of quality medicines to all sections of society and ensure speedier developments.
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During the ensuing three days event, as per the theme of the 69 IPC 'Pharma Vision 2020- Pharmacists for a healthy life' with a tag line 'Skill and Will to Make and Serve Quality Pill', approximately 70 scientific sessions will be held in eleven different tracks centred on the recent advancements in the fields of drug discovery, drug development, pharmaco-vigilance, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical regulations, quality assurance, business strategies. Along with the scientific sessions, the event will also be marked by the scientific research on oral and poster presentations by the students participating in the event from all over India.

The event brings together stakeholders from different fields of the pharmacy profession on one platform for methodical idea exchange on drug discovery, development and other areas as above for making available quality medicines with complete pharmaceutical care. 

The three-day conference will also include IPC Expo where the exhibitors from various sectors of the pharmaceutical industries and other ancillary industries will be showcasing their products, pipelines and organization. A placement conclave with 50 pharmaceutical industries participating, will offer an opportunity for students to select a career option on the venue. Cultural and entertainment events will be marked by star performance of Legendary Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann on 22nd December evening, and, a cultural extravaganza as miscellaneous performances by different teams from all over North India, and by singers Charu Dixit and Dimple Pancholi (ex-contestants of Indian Idol) will also be the highlight of the event. The conference has attracted 7500 registrations and 1500 experts all over.

Chitkara University, is hosting the event 24 years after it was held last in Punjab in 1994 in Punjab University, Chandigarh.

About Chitkara University:  

In the year 2002, Chitkara Educational Trust established its Punjab campus 30 kilometers from Chandigarh, on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway. In the year 2010 Chitkara University was established by the Punjab State Legislature under 'The Chitkara University Act'.   Chitkara University, the best university in Punjab is a government-recognized university with the right to confer degrees as per the Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. Chitkara University has been founded by Dr. Ashok Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara who have been passionate teachers for more than 40 years now.   Chitkara Education brings with it a reputation that has been earned through years of serving the career - needs of the student community. It is a reputation for excellence and innovation among coveted employers for preparing graduates who have the knowledge and skills they need for success in their workplace.   Chitkara University graduates go on to great careers, as they have their hands on the responsive teaching methodology. Students from around the county are attracted to Chitkara University because of their commitment to teaching excellence, conduct research that makes a difference, industry partnerships and tailored courses. This difference has been acknowledged by students, parent, alumni, government, and industry since the inception of the university.   Within a decade, most of Chitkara University academic programs are ranked among the top 50 programs in the country which speaks volumes about their string of academic heritage, highly committed faculty, extensive industry collaborations, great international connections, and state-of-the-art campus facilities.

Media Contact: Shravan Medempudi [email protected] +91-8374899991 Ogle Media

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