MOHALI: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Mahadeva Lal Schroff, to recognize his contribution in establishing pharmacy education in India, Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura Near Chandigarh celebrated as the National Pharmacy Education Day. On the occasion various activities along with a trip to botanical garden were organized & the B. Pharma & D. Pharma students participated enthusiastically.
Dr. Krishan Singla, Principal 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 delivery of healthcare in the country. The role of a pharmacist is gradually evolving from a dispenser of medicines to an expert in the field with multidisciplinary health care systems, Singla mentioned.
On the occasion various activities were organized including Speech Competition, Poster presentation, model display where students highlighted importance of pharma education for well-being of the society. A botanical garden trip in Chandigarh was also organized to enhance the students' understanding of various plant species, ecosystems, and their potential pharmaceutical applications.