National Pharmacy Education Day Slideshare.pptx

National Pharmacy Education Day
Introduction
Pharmacy Education
History of Pharmacy Education in India
Number of Institutions
Current Scenario
National Education Policy 2020
Vision of NEP 2020
Fundamental Principles of NEP 2020
Industry- Academia Partnership

1. Mata Gujri College of Pharmacy Purabpali Road, Kishanganj (Bihar) A Constituent Unit of Mata Gujri University Kishanganj , Bihar Presented By- Ms. Sabitri Pradhan Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice Mata Gujri College of Pharmacy Topic: “Leveraging Synergism: Industry-Academia Partnership for Implementation of National Education Policy National Pharmacy Education Day 2024

2. Contents Introduction Pharmacy Education History of Pharmacy Education in India Number of Institutions Current Scenario National Education Policy 2020 Vision of NEP 2020 Fundamental Principles of NEP 2020 Industry-Academia Partnership

3. Introduction Pharmacy Programs teaches us the art and science of synthesizing, manufacturing and dispensing of drugs from natural or synthetic sources and using them for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Pharmacy as a profession started in India in the early 20th Century. India today is the third largest producer of medicines in the world.

4. Pharmacy Education Prof. ML Schroff was born on March 6, 1902, in the City of Darbhanga in Bihar, and known as the father of Pharmacy Education in India. He introduced the bachelors and masters courses in Pharmacy in India. Edited first “Indian journal of Pharmacy”. Established United Province Pharmaceutical Association , now Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA). Formed Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association. First Vice-President of Pharmacy Council of India.

5. History of Pharmacy Education in India In 1870, a training programme for the chemists was started by the Madras Medical College which was later converted to a Diploma in pharmacy programme. One-year training course was also started for dispensing of medicines through the Bengal Municipal Act, 1884. First UG course ( B.Pharm ) was started at BHU in 1937 by Prof. M.L. Schroff followed by M.Pharm research Degree in 1940. Before independence, there were only 3 institutions offering pharmacy degree programs. BHU (1937) LM College (1947) Punjab University (1944). 

6. Post Independence- Pharmacy Act, 1948 To regulate pharmacy profession & pharmaceutical education. Establishment of Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) in 1949. First education regulation framed in 1953 followed by amendments in 1972, 1981, 1991. Contd…

7. Number of Institutions Until the early 1980s only 11 universities and 26 colleges. In 2005 the total number of degree colleges were 445 with an enrolment of 24,672 students. In 2007, the number increased to 854 with an intake of more than 52,000 students. Majority of institutions are privately funded with 91 % of privately job acquiring students. By 2023, there are around 4000 plus pharmacy colleges which are owned by both private and government sector. There are around 7 NIPER Colleges in India under the department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

8. Current Scenario More than 4000 pharmacy institutions in India. Annual enrolment of more than 2,60,000 students. Approved pharmacy courses in India Diploma in Pharmacy Bachelor in Pharmacy Bachelor in Pharmacy (Practice) Master in Pharmacy Master of Science in Pharmacy Master of Technology in Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy ( Pharm D) Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Integrated courses (B. Pharm + MBA and M.Pharm + MBA)

9. Approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 th July, 2020. It outlines the vision of India’s New Education System. The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The policy aims to transform India’s Education System by 2040. National Education Policy 2020

10. This National Education Policy envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education to all, and thereby making India a global knowledge superpower. Vision of NEP 2020

11. Recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student. Flexibility. No hard separations between arts and sciences, between curricular and extra-curricular activities, between vocational and academic streams, etc. Multidisciplinary and a holistic education. Emphasis on conceptual understanding, creativity and critical thinking. Extensive use of technology in teaching and learning. Promoting multilingualism and the power of language in teaching and learning. Life skills such as communication, cooperation, teamwork, and resilience.  Fundamental Principles of NEP 2020

12. The dissemination of knowledge. Training and performing research. Employability of the graduates, to academic careers, engineering or business careers, training highly skilled workers to benefit national economies. Develop resources and attractivity, university is a key player in local environment.  Improve young graduates’ employability into the economical sector and industry. Promoting employability, means also promoting elements of entrepreneurship - Students need to understand what it means to be self-employed. Industry-Academia Partnership

13. University and Industry are two different worlds where- Employers have very little knowledge of what to expect from graduates. higher education institutions have a similar low level of knowledge concerning employers’ needs. Industry-Academia Partnership

14. The Industry is in need of the active support of the University in the area of promoting innovations. The main aim is to look at the models of the developed economies. Both the Industry-Academia partnership can benefit the National Economies. The Message

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