Association Activities

ISF College of Pharmacy(ISFCP), Moga in association with Indian Pharmacy Graduate’s Association (IPGA) organized two days “IPGA NATIONAL CONVENTION-2017” on 28th- 29th October2017. The theme of the convention was ‘Interdisciplinary Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences’. Sardar Charanjit Singh Channi, Cabinet minister, Technical Education& Industrial training, Government of Punjab, Chief Guest inaugurated the convention. Sh. Parveen Garg, Chairman, ISFCP and Dr. G.D. Gupta, Director, ISFCP welcomed all guests with flowers. S. Charanjit Singh Channi emphasized that students should get themselves engaged in interdisciplinary research for betterment of society. Along with him Guest of Honour Mr. Harjot Kamal (MLA, Moga), Dr.M.P.S. Isher (Vice-Chancellor, MRSPTU, Bathinda),Dr. Deepak Bhatti, Dean, BFUHS, Faridkot, Dr. Malti Thapar( Ex Minister, Punjab), Dr. Shailendra Saraf, (Vice President ,PCI), Sh.Parveen Kumar Thind, Director, Technical Education & Industrial training, Punjab, Dr. Arun Garg, General Secretary, IPGA, Dr. A. Ramkishan, Deputy Drug Controller, Govt. of India, Dr. P. D. Chaudhari, President, APTI, Dr. Dhirender Kaushik, Vice-President, APTI, Dr. P. P. Sharm, Advisor, IPGA, Dr. S. L. Nasa, Advisor, IPGA, Sh. Parveen Garg (Chairman, ISFCP) etc. also shared the dias and witnessed the function. Dr Shailendra Saraf, in his motivating speech encouraged the students to come forward and take up recent challenges in drug development by merging all segments of pharmaceutical research to achieve the desired output. Dr. M.P.S. Isher extended the vote of thanks at the end of inaugural ceremony. A Poster Presentation session was also inaugurated by Chief Guest on 28th October 2017. Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr M.S. Rathore, Chairman Scientific and Poster Presentation Session, narrated to the guests and other dignitaries that more than 130 research papers were presented by students and faculty of ISFCP and various institutes of nearby states. Best poster presentation award were given to participants in five categories in valedictory function. In post lunch session a plenary lectures were delivered by Dr. A. Ramakrishna (Deputy Drug Controller, Govt. of India) and Dr Harish Dhureja (Professor, MDU, Rohtak) on the relevant topics to the theme of the convention. A cultural program was inaugurated by Dr. Shailendra Saraf. The cultural eve witnessed by the guests and participants where students of ISFCP gave colorful performances of Punjabi Bhangda, Gidda, Himachali dance, western dance and group songs. On second day of convention lectures were given by Dr Pramil Tiwari, Professor & Head, Pharmacy Practice, NIPER, Dr Umesh Kumar Sharma, Scientist DST, New Delhi and Dr N Ganesh, Head & Sr. Scientist, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal. Valedictory Function was presided over by Professor Pramil Tiwari where all poster presentation winners were felicitated. Dr. R.K. Narang, Vice-Principal, ISFCP extended the vote of thanks to all contributors for making this event a great success.

On the occasion of World Pharmacist day 2017, Indian pharmacy graduates’ association student forum hosted an event to commemorate the auspicious day. The student forum of IPGA was formed very recently and hosted its first big event on the 25th September. The celebrations were divided into four parts; portray the change, creative writing, lead the march and awarding ceremony. The celebrations started 3 days before the main event and poster making and creative writing events were conducted in pharmacy colleges all over India. Entries were received in abundance by the IPGA student forum team. The theme for the poster making competition was “Power of a pharmacist” and that for the creative writing competition was “My future pharmacist looks like”. The winners of both competitions were awarded in the main event held at FICCI federation house, Mandi house. The first position for poster making was bagged by KunalBedi, DIPSAR and the second position was bagged by Harsh Gupta, NIET. The first position for creative writing was bagged by Vani Juyal, DPSRU and the second position was bagged by Varun Nanda, MCOPS. The morning of the pharmacist day was celebrated by a series of community drives called “lead the march”. The city of Delhi was divided into 5 zones and each zone was handled by a member of IPGASF and approximately 40 volunteers from various pharmacy colleges. More than 80 community drives were conducted in Delhi at the same time, making the general public aware about the pharmacy profession and its importance. The final phase of celebrations was observed by a closing event in the evening. The award ceremony saw the presence of various dignitaries like Shri Atul Nasa (President, IPGA), Dr.Arun Garg (Gen sec., IPGA), Dr. Vijay Bhalla (Treasurer, IPGA), Mr. Praveen Mittal (Additional director, FICCI) and many more. These honoured guests further raised the prestige of the event by sharing their all-inspiring ideas and motivating all the students present there. The awards were presented to the winners of the previous events. A short nukkadnatak was also performed by the team of K.R. Mangalam University. The event was concluded by a closing video showing glimpses of the momentous day. On the occasion of World Pharmacist day 2017, Indian pharmacy graduates’ association student forum hosted an event to commemorate the auspicious day. The student forum of IPGA was formed very recently and hosted its first big event on the 25th September. The celebrations were divided into four parts; portray the change, creative writing, lead the march and awarding ceremony. The celebrations started 3 days before the main event and poster making and creative writing events were conducted in pharmacy colleges all over India. Entries were received in abundance by the IPGA student forum team. The theme for the poster making competition was “Power of a pharmacist” and that for the creative writing competition was “My future pharmacist looks like”. The winners of both competitions were awarded in the main event held at FICCI federation house, Mandi house. CORE TEAM OF STUDENT FORUM: The first position for poster making was bagged by KunalBedi, DIPSAR and the second position was bagged by Harsh Gupta, NIET. The first position for creative writing was bagged by Vani Juyal, DPSRU and the second position was bagged by Varun Nanda, MCOPS. The morning of the pharmacist day was celebrated by a series of community drives called “lead the march”. The city of Delhi was divided into 5 zones and each zone was handled by a member of IPGASF and approximately 40 volunteers from various pharmacy colleges. More than 80 community drives were conducted in Delhi at the same time, making the general public aware about the pharmacy profession and its importance. The final phase of celebrations was observed by a closing event in the evening. The award ceremony saw the presence of various dignitaries like Shri Atul Nasa (President, IPGA), Dr.Arun Garg (Gen sec., IPGA), Dr. Vijay Bhalla (Treasurer, IPGA), Mr. Praveen Mittal (Additional director, FICCI) and many more. These honoured guests further raised the prestige of the event by sharing their all-inspiring ideas and motivating all the students present there. The awards were presented to the winners of the previous events. A short nukkadnatak was also performed by the team of K.R. Mangalam University. The event was concluded by a closing video showing glimpses of the momentous day

An Indian Pharmaceutical Graduates’Association (IPGA) sponsored National seminar on “Current Trends and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Sciences”, World Pharmacists Day Celebration was organized on 24th and 25th September 2017 at Bhupal Nobles College of Pharmacy, Bhupal Nobles’ University, Udaipur (Rajasthan). The seminar was attended by more than 250 delegates including students and academicians, industry personals from all over the country. The students of various parts of Rajasthan and B. N. University actively participated in the seminar for various voluntary activities.The scientific committee received more than 125 abstracts for poster presentation. The honorable dignitaries in inaugural function of the seminar were Dr.Arun Garg, Secretary IPGA, Mr. P. K. Jaggi, Mr. Bhanu Dua , Mr. P. P. Sharma of IPGA central body, Dr. M. S. Rathore, Secretary Vidhya Pracharini Sabha, Dr. R. S. Chauhan, Registrar, Bhupal Nobles’ University, Udaipur, Members of IPGA State Branch, Principals of various colleges, and delegates . The seminar was started by the welcome address of Professor (Dr.), Mahendra Singh Ranawat, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bhupal Nobles’ University. He proudly stressed about the alumini of B.N. College of Pharmacy and shared their success.The dignitaries motivated the audiences to keep a positive attitude in their life to become strong personality. They enlightened the students about scope and recent challenges in Pharmacy profession. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Rajendra Pal Singh Rathore, President IPGA Udaipur Chapter.The scientific session commenced with significant lecture of Dr. P.K. Jaggi. He emphasized role of regulatory affairs duties relating to combine their scientific and legal knowledge to ensure safe and control use of pharmaceuticals, medical products and cosmetics.In the lunch time students interacted with dignitaries and cleared their doubts. Second lecture was delivered by Mr. P.P. Sharma “Responsibilities of Pharmacist”.He explainedamongst the professional responsibilities include dispensing/supply of drugs, promotion of rational use of drugs, patient counseling, duties towards patients, general and ethical responsibilities. The concluding lecture was delivered by Sachin Soni, Director- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojna, he emphasized the benefits of cheap medication under the said scheme.In the evening poster session was inaugurated by Dr. Y. S. Sarangdevot. The students presented posters on topic related with the theme of seminar and other important aspects of pharmacy stream. The first prize for poster presentation was Mr. Surendra Singh Saurabh second were Mr. Bhupesh Sharma & Ms. Ferzana Bano and third were Ms. Payal Suthar& Mr. Rajkota. On 25th September, the guest of chair was Dr. J. S. Ranawat, President, B. N. University, guest of honor, Dr. Ajay Phatak DCO- Rajasthan and President IPGA state branch, Dr. Alok Khuteta, Registrar, Rajasthan Pharmacy Council. The World Pharmacists Day was celebrated, where more than 400 pharmacists from various part of Mewar (Banswara, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Bhilwara, and Udaipur) gathered to witness the event. During this, all the pharmacists collectively took The Pharmacists Oath; felicitation of all pharmacists was done. The winners of poster session were awarded with prizes. The function was concluded with the vote of thanks Dr. R. P.S. Rathore, President, Udaipur Chapter and ended with Lunch. The delegates departed with promise to meet on the same date next year i.e 2018.

The world congress was held at Seoul- South Korea from 10th to 14th September 2017. It was attended by about 3000 participants from different countries of the world. From India it was attended by about 25 delegates only and the major strength of800 delegates were from Korea. Congress was well organized and the delegates experienced the warm Korean hospitality. The host were FIP, KPA (Korean Pharmaceutical Association), PSK (Pharmaceutical Society of Korea). VENUE The venue was COEX –Convention and Exhibition Centre. The inauguration hall, exhibition hall, lecture halls, registration etc were all placed side by side in an elegant air conditioned venue. The basement of this venue has the biggest mall of Asia. The main attraction here was Fish Aquarium. SESSIONS There was Plenary Opening session on the theme ‘Medicines and beyond! The Soul of Pharmacy. The other important lectures were on # INN –International non-proprietary names system adopted by WHO in 1950. There are about 7000 INN and increasing every year. This helps in identifying the products universally. # Caring and counseling of old patients. # Discussion on TELEPHARMACY & TELEMEDICINES. Here medical treatment and medication counseling can be done face to face. # There were lectures on the natural products and their responsible use, quality and the regulations on them. # Lectures on shortage and counterfeit medicines , antimicrobial resistance and many other important topics were delivered. EXHIBITION The exhibition was organized by PSK & KPA and many Korean companies displayed their end products, lab equipment and stalls on practice of pharmacy. It was organized in a large hall in the venue. NEXT CONGRESS The next 78, FIP WORLD CONGRESS will take place in Glasgow, England from September 2nd to 6th___________. COMMENTS There was nothing new in the conference but it was a well managed congress. ‘Evaluation form for the session’ to be filled by the delegates is attached. This feed back was very important for FIP as topics of delegates interest can be chosen for the next congress. So there was a lucky draw of these fed backs for free registration of next congress at Glasgow. There was a FIP PHOTO ZONE where participants from different countries could do commemorative photography with volunteers dressed in Korean dress. A good idea for IPC in Delhi in 2018.

The Pharmacy Practice Division of IPGA organized a healthcare Camp on “Diabetes – Screening and Care” in association with IPEX Vaish Samaj, I P Ext. Delhi and Agrasen Co-op Group Housing, Delhi on Sunday, 11th June, 2017 at Agrasen Awas, I P Ext. Delhi. The registration for the camp started at 8:00 AM and the tests started at 8:30 AM. The following activities / tests were performed during the camp. 1- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) by Spirometer 2- HbA1C tests 3- Random Blood Sugar 4- Blood Pressure measurement 5- Height, weight measurement 6- Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat Analysis 7- Bone Mineral Density (BMD) 8- Public lectures All these tests / activities were done free of cost. The formal inauguration function started at 9:00 AM. The Chief Guest for the session was Shri O P Sharma, MLA of the area. Inaugural session was presided by Sh. Atul Kr Nasa, President, IPGA and co – chaired by Sh. Pradeep Gupta, President, IPEX Vaish Samaj. The Guests of Honor for the event were Sh Baldev Gupta, Trustee, Laxman Dass Charitable Trust, Smt Aparna Goel, Councilor, EDMC, Smt Shashi Chandana, Councilor, EDMC, Smt Babita Khanna, Councilor, EDMC, and Sh Romesh Gupta, Councilor, EDMC. The other invitees present were Dr. V K Dhir, Senior Dermatologist, Mr P K Jaggi, Chief Pharmacy Executive, DSCI and Mr Neeraj Aggarwal, Gen. Sec, Agrasen Awas. The welcome address was delivered by Mr Atul Kr Nasa, President, IPGA. The chief guest Sh O P Sharma requested to conduct this type of camp for under privileged people of society. The main Speaker for the event was Dr. Ashok Grover, Senior Consulting Physician, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali. He educated the people about the prevention and management of complications of Diabetes. Dr. Adarsh Verma spoke about oral hygiene. Dr. Vijay Bhalla, Director, SGT College of Pharmacy, Dr. Arun Garg, Dean Pharmacy, KR Mangalam University, and Mr. Kulbhushan Gupta, Sr. consultant, Pharmacy Practice put their valuable suggestions for effective management of Diabetes. They also translated the importance of pharmacists for effective management of various diseases / disorders, compliance to the medication to get desired results, proper storage of medicines etc. More than 150 people from society, IPGA, IPGA student form volunteers, volunteers from KR Mangalam University, sponsors, and others attended this healthcare camp. All the people were greatly benefited. They got their tests done free of cost and got the required information for prevention and effective management of their disease / disorders. Their all questions were answered by our team. This event was concluded by presenting the mementos to all our guests, speakers and sponsors / associates. The Healthcare Camp was highly appreciated by every person. The people from society were highly thankful to team IPGA for this great event. We were able to get most of the tests / activities sponsored. Venue by IPEX Vaish Samaj & Agrasen Society, PFT (Spirometry) by Respira division of Lupin Ltd, BMD by Biorex Healthcare, BMI & Blood Pressure by Omeran & KR Mangalam. Team IPGA were able to get Rs29000/- as sponsorship also. I take this opportunity on behalf of Pharmacy Practice division of IPGA to thank every person who has contributed to make this event a grand success. We are highly thankful to Dr. Ashok Grover, who has agreed to our request to spare his valuable time from his busy schedule to deliver a highly informative lecture on the subject. We are thankful to the executive committee of IPGA for their support. We are highly thankful to the volunteers of IPGA student form. We are also thankful to team KR Mangalam. We are thankful to our associates IPEX Vaish Samaj, I P Ext. and Agrasen Society, Delhi. We are highly thankful to all the sponsors / associates who had contributed to make this event a grand success. I am personally highly thankful to Mr Bharat Bhushan, Chairperson, Pharmacy Practice division for his advice and support at all times. We are highly thankful to Mr Brij Mohan Aggarwal for his tireless work for making this program a grand success. We are sure with the help and support of team IPGA, we will be able to do more such programs in a better and more effective way.