The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Ran Singh, Managing Director, who also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Senior Judge, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, for gracing the occasion with his valuable presence.
The seminar was further honored by the distinguished presence of Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj (Chairman, HP Judicial Academy Board), Sh. Ranjit Singh (Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority), Ms. Anshu Choudhary, and Sh. Gaurav Choudhary (ACJM cum Senior Civil Judge), Sh. Abhishek Padha (President, Bar Association Dehra), Sh. Arvind Dhiman (Member, Bar Council HP), members of the Bar Association, Sh. Atul Chitkara (Architech), and Shree R.P. Jaswal (Dy.S.P.)
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation of around 415 students from Pharm. D, M. Pharm, B. Pharm, BCA, and BBA, along with faculty members under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Singh Ashawat, Director cum Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Pandit, HOD Pharmaceutics, Prof. (Dr.) C.P.S. Verma, Dean, Student, HOD Pharmacognosy, Prof. (Dr.) Amardeep Ankalgi, HOD Pharmaceutical Analysis, Prof. (Dr.) Pravin Kumar, HOD Pharmacy Practice and Prof. (Dr.) Shiv Kumar Kushawaha, HOD Pharmacology.
Hon’ble Justice Vivek Singh Thakur delivered an insightful talk highlighting the essence of Indian culture and family values as powerful shields against drug addiction. He also shared real-life judicial experiences, underscoring the severe social and familial consequences of substance abuse. The session concluded with all participants taking the pledge towards a “Nasha Mukt Bharat.”
The event concluded with the felicitation of the dignitaries by presentation of mementos as a token of appreciation, followed by a heartfelt vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) C.P.S. Verma, Dean, Student Welfare.