Republic Day celebrated at NIPER
Babushahi Bureau
SAS Nagar, January 26, 2024; The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S A S Nagar celebrated the Republic Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal. Prof Dulal Panda, Director, NIPER unfurled the National Flag. It was followed by singing of National Anthem.
Prof. Dulal Panda, the Director, NIPER-SAS Nagar addressed the gathering. In his speech, he said that on this day we recall the precious contribution of our great freedom fighters and visionaries who sat together and drafted our Constitution which defines our each and every action.
He further mentioned that the themes of this year’s landmark event are ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka’, highlighting ‘Narishakti’, the contribution of women in the nation’s development.
He further mentioned that several achievements have strengthened the confidence of our citizens in India’s scientific and technological capabilities.
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, which relies on scientific capability to provide affordable but quality generic medicines to all, has crossed the landmark figure of over 10,000 Centres.
Our Institute had organized a week-long awareness programme on PMBJP under ITEC, for regulatory and other personnel from abroad, this year. NIPER SAS Nagar has retained its rank as the top University in India and 7th in Asia in QS World University Rankings in Pharmacy and Pharmacology subject category for the year 2023. The Institute has listed over 200 publications in 2023. The Institute is taking urgent steps to recruit 28 new faculty members.
We shall be failing our responsibilities as proud citizens of a republic if we do not dedicate ourselves to the service of our country. Let us promise ourselves today to perform our duty and progress together for the growth and development of our country.
It was followed by the cultural programme where the students, children of the staff and outsourced staff presented colourful programmes under the theme of patriotism. The ceremony ended with the distribution of sweets to all the attendees.