The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular dated May 1, 2025, directing all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions to implement the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS).
This move follows a notification from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dated March 21, 2025, which authorizes the PCI to access the attendance data of officials, faculty, and students through the centralized AEBAS system.
The circular emphasizes that all institutions must adhere to the Ministry’s notification and outlines the steps for implementing AEBAS. Institutions are required to initiate the onboarding process through the PCI portal using the provided user manual.
Key points from the circular include:
- Institutions must provide accurate details of nodal officers, including official email addresses and mobile numbers.
- Failure to complete the AEBAS implementation process within 30 days may result in the Council withholding decisions related to the institution.
The PCI’s directive aims to ensure compliance and potentially improve accountability and monitoring within pharmacy institutions.
