Sunderbani, Oct 28 (KINS): The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, in association with the Jammu and Kashmir Pharmacy Colleges Association, organised a programme at SVNS Educational Charitable Trust in Sunderbani, Rajouri, on October 25 to mark World Pharmacists Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026.
The programme focused on the theme “Swasth Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance,” highlighting the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the role of pharmacists in protecting public health.
An awareness rally was held from Sunderbani Chowk to SVNS Charitable Trust to educate people about the dangers of misusing or overusing antibiotics. Participants stressed that antibiotics should be taken only with proper medical advice.
Dr. Montu Kumar M. Patel, President of the Pharmacy Council of India, highlighted the need to spread awareness about antimicrobial resistance and promote the safe and responsible use of medicines. He also discussed the importance of pharmacists in guiding people and helping prevent the misuse of antibiotics.
The programme also discussed the possibility of introducing additional pharmacy courses in Jammu and Kashmir to provide more educational opportunities for students.
Sushil Sudan, Central Council Member of the Pharmacy Council of India from Jammu and Kashmir, called for improvements in pharmacy colleges across the Union Territory. Discussions focused on improving the quality of education, addressing challenges faced by institutions and strengthening academic standards.
Participants also discussed issues related to the examining authority for pharmacy institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.
The programme included an inaugural session, panel discussion, expert talks, student presentations, poster presentations and a pharmacy quiz competition. These activities provided students and pharmacy professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas and share knowledge.(KINS)