World Pharmacist Day Celebrations 2025

Navodaya Education Trust’s N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur
Date: 25th September 2025
Theme: “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”

Inaugural Programme

The inaugural programme was held in the presence of eminent dignitaries, academicians, faculty, students, and invited guests at the AV Room in Central Library.

• The function commenced with the welcoming of dignitaries on the dais.

• The programme was presided over by Dr. H. Doddayya, Principal, N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur.

• The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. V Ram Mohan Gupta, Director of Academics and Research Development, Navodaya Education Trust, Raichur.

• The program was conveyed with the Pharmacist Oath by Dr. T Shivaraj Gowda, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur.

Proceedings

• A soulful invocation song was presented by Dr. Divyashree, Lecturer, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, setting a serene and respectful atmosphere for the day.

• Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. Chandramouli, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, N.E.T Pharmacy College, Raichur.

• Dignitaries participated in the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment.

• Dr. Sarfaraz MD, Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, NET Pharmacy College introduced the Chief Guest Dr. V Ram Mohan Gupta and Dr. Mohd. Salahuddin, Professor & Principal, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru.

Addresses

• Chief Guest Address:
  Dr. V Ram Mohan Gupta stressed the significance of Pharmacist and his role in profession. He highlighted the need for healthcare professionals to actively participate in healthcare service and explained the role of Pharmacist in pandemic situation.

• Presidential Remarks:
  Delivered by Dr. H. Doddayya, who underlined the vision of pharmacist in Navodaya Education Trust in fostering research, innovation, and awareness in the field of pharmacy education.

Felicitation & Vote of Thanks

• The resource person of the day, Dr. Mohd. Salahuddin, Professor & Principal, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru, was felicitated.

• The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Manjunath CJ, Associate Professor, NET Pharmacy College, followed by high tea for all attendees.

Scientific Session

• Delivered by Dr. Mohd. Salahuddin on “Role of Healthcare Professionals in Upcoming Days.”

• He explained the use of advanced technologies such as 3D Printing, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Super Computers in the discovery and development of drugs.

• He also explained regarding the updated PCI syllabus.

• At the end of the session, a token of appreciation was given to the resource person.

Conclusion

The entire event concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem, marking a dignified closure.