Lucknow: Around 800 pharmacy students from India attended the two-day national conference of Pharmavision, the pharmacy wing of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, at Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University. A delegation from Nepal also participated in the conference.Speaking at the inaugural session, UP transport minister Dayashankar Singh said pharmacy sector plays an important role in ensuring the availability of affordable, quality and accessible generic medicines. He emphasised the need to promote pharmacy education, research, innovation and quality pharmaceutical manufacturing.The inaugural session was attended by Saurabh Arora, head of Arbro Pharmaceuticals Group, University Dean Dr VK Singh, ABVP national organising secretary Ashish Chauhan, Pharmavision national convenor Apoorv Nandi, national co-convenor Kumari Shreya Vashishtha, and Avadh Prant head Akash Ved.Ashish Chauhan said pharmacy students will have an important role to play in building a developed India by 2047. He called upon students to connect their knowledge, skills, research and innovation with the needs of the nation and contribute towards establishing India as a leading global pharmaceutical hub.Pharmavision national convenor Apoorv Nandi said Pharmavision encourages pharmacy students to think beyond textbooks, become aware of their responsibilities and contribute towards strengthening education, research and the healthcare system.On the second day of the conference, various academic, creative and innovation-oriented activities, including Model Presentation, Poster Presentation, Pharmapreneur, Pharmacist Counsellor, Youth Parliament and Pharmathon, were organised. Students presented their ideas and talent on subjects related to research, innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare and the pharmacy sector. Zone-wise meetings were also held to discuss the upcoming programmes of Pharmavision and a roadmap for expanding its activities across the country.Addressing the valedictory session, UP MLC Pawan Singh Chauhan highlighted the importance of platforms such as Pharmavision in developing awareness and a sense of responsibility among students towards the pharmacy sector.ABVP national co-organising secretary Devdatt Joshi said youth should ensure their contribution to national development alongside their personal growth. He said that pharmacy extends beyond the manufacture and distribution of medicines and offers wide-ranging opportunities in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare services and public awareness.The 13th national conference of Pharmavision served as a common platform for students to engage in learning, dialogue, research, innovation, skill development, entrepreneurship and service. The conference witnessed discussions on contemporary challenges and future opportunities in the pharmacy sector, while inspiring students to contribute to the nation’s healthcare system and the building of a developed India.
