Event
Summary of Inaugural PharmaCRADLE-2013
L. J. Institute of
Pharmacy is one of the leading pharmacy colleges in Gujarat, run by Lok Jagruti
Kendra trust in Ahmedabad. The top management of the trust and the institute has
come up with an innovative idea about exploring as well addressing the
inclination of the students towards entrepreneurship in pharmaceutical field.
The growth story of India
in the pharmacy field is very well known.
The Indian Pharmaceutical industry has grown from a mere Rs. 1,500 crore
turnover in 1980 to over Rs. 78,000 crore in 2008 with about 10 per cent of
share volume of global production.
This growth story is
further boosted since the Indian Patent Act has been introduced in 1970,
especially since January 1, 2005. The Indian pharma companies, especially
companies from Gujarat, have been benefited considerably from the act. There
are immense opportunities for Indian generics firms in regions, such as the US,
Europe, Japan, and Africa. Due to this there will be more job opportunities in
the pharmaceutical field and will be the driving force to pursue the objective
of exploring and for that matter infusing entrepreneurial aptitude in pharmacy
students.
Keeping in mind of the
inherent Entrepreneurship mindset and will to succeed of the Gujarati people,
especially Gujarati pharma students, L. J. Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad has
started a new series called “PharmaCRADLE”. “CRADLE” means Capability Recognition And Development Lessons for Entrepreneurship. In this innovative
event, various Directors, CEOs and Heads of the different pharmaceutical
industries will be called where they will talk about their journey as an
entrepreneur and will portray their life canvas, which will inspire the budding
pharmacists to become successful entrepreneur themselves.
The event was organized on 4th April, 2013 at L.J.
Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad. LJIP called various directors of
famous pharmaceutical companies who talked about their journey from a
student to an eminent Entrepreneur.
The session started by Dr. Siddharth Bist, Dean, LJIMS, who
gave a brief introduction of the CRADLE series which won a pedagogical award by
GTU in 2013.
Dr. Shreeraj Shah, Chief coordinator-PharmaCRADLE and Asso.
Prof., LJIP highlighted the need for PharmaCRADLE series considering the
present pharmaceutical scenario.
Dr. K. Pundarikakshudu, Director, LJIP gave the welcome
speech and introduced the esteemed guests to the audience.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Jayant Deshpande, Organizing
Chairman- Spandan-2013 and Principal, LJIP who also concluded the session with
the motivational and encouraging words for students.
The speakers at first PharmaCRADLE-2013 are as below:
Mr. Kaushik Shah, Director, Sushan
Medicamentos Pvt. Ltd.
He talked about his rags to rich story and obstacles he
faced during his illustrious journey. A very good Q&A session took place
between him and some students which must have sparked the minds of the
listeners.
Ms Monika Verma, Director, Alinda
Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
She talked about her journey starting as an academician to a
director of her own company. She is one of the upcoming woman entrepreneurs in
the pharmaceutical field. Her speech was very inspirational which was followed
by Q&A session with faculties as well as students.
Mr. Vineet Bawa, Country
head, Alinda Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
He explained the characteristics of entrepreneur by showing
various inspirational videos.
All speakers infused and explored
the entrepreneurial aptitude and inclination of the pharmacy
students.
All the speakers were felicitated by Dr. K. Pundarikakshudu
who gave them mementos as a token of love and thanks.
The event was also elaborately covered by Gujarat Samachar
Daily on 5th April, 2013
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