By : PARTHA ROY
The 12th Convocation of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
(NIPER), Kolkata, was held on 31st July 2024.
Dr. Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and addressed the participants
In his convocation address, Secretary Chawla mentioned that the pharmaceutical sector in India has played a pivotal role in ensuring access and affordability of good-quality drugs across the country.
He also appreciates the effort of NIPER Kolkata for its academic success and contribution to
publishing research papers and patents. He further emphasized that the Institute produces
excellent scholars who have made a commendable participation in the pharmaceutical
science field within a very short span of time.
89 Masters and 07 PhD degrees;15 Gold Medals were awarded to the students by the
President of the 12th Convocation, Prof. Arun Bandopadhyay; Guest of Honor, Dr. C.N.
Ramchand, Chief Executive Officer, Theragen Biologics Pvt Ltd.; Prof. USN Murty, Director,
NIPER Guwahati; Prof V Ravichandiran, Director, NIPER Kolkata; Dr. Sugato Banerjee, Dean;
Prof. Subramanian Natesan, Registrar, NIPER Kolkata during this convocation.
The Guest of Honor, Dr. C.N. Ramchand, Chief Executive Officer, Theragen Biologics Pvt Ltd.,
Chennai, inspired the students to become job creators instead of job-seekers. He also
emphasized utilizing the various schemes and initiatives introduced by Govt. of India to
make the country self-reliant in the pharmaceutical sector. In addition, he mentioned the
importance of biopharmaceuticals and gene-based therapies.
Dr Arun Bandyopadhyay, President of the 12th Convocation & Member, BOG, NIPER
Kolkata, congratulated the degree recipients . He insisted the students passing out from NIPER Kolkata will be able to apply their training and education towards new age therapies and path-breaking innovations. NIPER Kolkata has made rapid progress and contributed to the Indian pharmaceutical industry by providing skills, resources, and innovations.
Prof V Ravichandiran, Director, NIPER Kolkata, welcomed the dignitaries and presented
the Institute Academic report highlighting the achievements of the institute and awards
received by students and faculties during the academic year. He also mentioned the
establishment of “The Centre for Marine Therapeutics” and “Rare Disease Therapeutics,”
which aim to provide affordable medicines to society. He further informed that the Institute
will establish a Centre of Excellence in Flow Reactor and Continuous Manufacturing with the
funding support of Rs.100 Cr. from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India.
Prof. Subramanian Natesan, Professor & Registrar In-charge, delivered Vote of Thanks
to the dignitaries.
