MAHARASHTRA STATE-LEVEL CELEBRATION OF WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY & NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK 2026

Pune : The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), in association with the National Pharmacy Welfare Association (NPWA), is organising a Maharashtra State-Level celebration of World Pharmacists Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026 at Indrayani Vidya Mandir’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (KBIPER), Talegaon Dabhade, Pune. Centred on the theme “Swasth Bharat – Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR),” the event aims to strengthen awareness about antimicrobial resistance, promote the rational use of medicines and highlight the pivotal role of pharmacists in advancing public health and patient safety.

The event will be graced by Hon. Dr. Montukumar Patel, President, Pharmacy Council of India, as the Chief Guest, and Hon. Shri Ramdas Kakade, President, Indrayani Vidya Mandir, as the President of the programme. The distinguished Guests of Honour will include Mr. Vijay Patil, Dr. Shrikant Joshi, Mr. Prakash Vanjari, Mr. Dhananjay T. Joshi, Mr. J.

S. Shinde, Dr. Sanjay Toshniwal, Dr. Shivanand Patil and Mr. Atul A. Ahire, representing the pharmacy profession and associated professional bodies. The event will also receive the esteemed guidance and support of Hon. Mrs. Nirupa Kanitkar, Treasurer, Indrayani Vidya Mandir, and Hon. Mr. Chandrakant Shete, Secretary, Indrayani Vidya Mandir, whose encouragement and continued support serve as a valuable source of guidance and inspiration for the institution.

The inaugural proceedings will commence with the formal reception of dignitaries and their seating on the dais, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, President of the programme and other dignitaries. The welcome address will be delivered by Mr. Vijay Patil, Convener, PCI WPDNPW, formally welcoming the distinguished guests, delegates, academicians, pharmacy professionals and students.

The inaugural ceremony will also include a condolence tribute to the late Dr. C. K. Kokate, former President of the Pharmacy Council of India, remembering his distinguished contributions to pharmacy education and the pharmaceutical profession.

The day-long programme will encompass inaugural activities, cultural performances and various academic, scientific and professional engagements, bringing together stakeholders from diverse sectors of the healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem.