MIET Marks World Pharmacist Day 2025 with Enthusiasm

Students showcase talent through symposium, contests and cultural performances

Meerut: The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET) celebrated World Pharmacist Day 2025 with great fervour. This year’s theme, “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”, set the stage for a series of competitions, cultural activities, and expert lectures highlighting the significance of pharmacy in healthcare and society.

The celebrations featured a wide range of events, including poster presentations, street plays, ad-mad shows, rangoli, singing, dance, photography, and poetry competitions. Students enthusiastically participated, displaying their creativity, awareness, and talent.

Guest speakers Dr. Rajesh Agarwal (General Manager, Modi Mundi Pharma), Dr. Prateek Sharma (Head Academics, Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council), and Poonam Kumari (Clinexel, UK) delivered inspiring talks on the importance of pharmacy, career opportunities in the sector, and responsible drug awareness.

The event was graced by Director Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Singh, Dean Academics Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Principal Pharmacy Dr. Vipin Kumar Garg, and Dr. Alok Sharma, who motivated students to pursue excellence with dedication in the pharmaceutical field.

Winners of various competitions were felicitated at the ceremony:

• Singing: Ashish & Tushar

• Poster Presentation: Vanshika & Tushar

• Rangoli: Aauradh Rang

• Photography: Paridhi Gupta

• Poetry/ Shayari: Ansh Aren

The programme was conducted by Dr. Shohit Kumar, while Dr. Anurag proposed the vote of thanks.

The day-long celebration reflected not only the academic and cultural spirit of MIET but also reinforced the pivotal role of pharmacists as healthcare professionals dedicated to community service.