March 6th Declared “National Pharmacy Education Day”
This year’s “National Pharmacy Education Day,” to be observed on March 6th, 2025, will focus on the theme “Entrepreneurship & Startups in Pharma and Pharmacy Practice: Encouraging Innovation, Incubation Centers and Pharmaceutical Startups,” under the banner of “Pharma Anveshan 2025.”
Pharmacy Institutions Must Acquire UIDAI-Whitelisted Devices
All approved pharmacy institutions are required to purchase AEBAS devices whitelisted on UIDAI servers to enable secure Aadhaar authentication. Institutions are obligated to upload details of their acquired AEBAS devices onto the dedicated AEBAS section of the DIGI-PHARMed Portal.
DIGI-PHARMed Portal Opens to All Approved Pharmacy Students
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced the opening of the DIGI-PHARMed Portal to all approved pharmacy students.
Central Electricity Authority Releases Procedure for Verifying Captive Generating Plant Status Across States
The primary objective of this procedure is to provide a clear and consistent method for verifying the captive status of generating plants that supply power to users across state lines.
Power Ministry Releases Draft Guidelines for Designating Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies
The Ministry of Power has released draft guidelines for designating companies as Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs). These guidelines aim to streamline the development of renewable energy projects in line with the Ministry’s Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) Guidelines.
CDSCO Streamlines Cosmetics Registration with New Online Module for Additional Variants
The CDSCO has now added a new online module specifically for applications and permissions related to additional variants of already-approved cosmetic products. The new module will be implemented and available for use from February 22, 2025.
NMC Clarifies Stance On Remote Authentication Of Medical Reports
A recent clarification from the National Medical Commission (NMC) has explicitly stated that registered medical practitioners cannot authenticate pathology and radiology reports remotely.
India Strengthens E-Waste Management with Revised Rules and Online Portal
The focus on formalizing the sector, promoting scientific recycling, and holding producers accountable through EPR is expected to significantly improve how e-waste is handled and reduce its environmental impact.
GPAT-Qualified M. Pharm Students Eligible For PMSPPS Scholarship
The PCI has decided that the students who have qualified the GPAT and took admission in the academic year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 in M. Pharm course with valid GPAT score card are eligible for Pradhan Mantri Scholarship for Pharmacy Post Graduate Studies.
PCI Reopens Portal for Pharmacy Institutions to Submit SIFs for 2025-26 Academic Session
The portal will be open from February 17, 2025, to February 19, 2025, giving institutions a final opportunity to submit their required forms. The PCI has strongly advised institutions not to wait until the last minute to submit their applications, as server congestion could slow down the process.