Global Research Institute Of Pharmacy

The Global Research Institute of Pharmacy (GRIP), Radaur, Yamunanagar, hosted a one-day National Conference on August 24, 2024, perfectly aligned with the spirit of National Technology Day. The theme of the conference, “From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate,” aimed to inspire young students to think creatively and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Sponsored by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology, Directorate of Science & Technology, Government of Haryana, and supported by the Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (SPSR), the event brought together experts and students for a day of learning and inspiration. The Chief Guest, Shri Sanjeev Chawla, ADC from the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, shared his experiences as an entrepreneur, motivating students to follow their startup dreams. The Guests of Honor, including Dr. Shashi Alok, National President of SPSR from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi; Prof. Dr. Kumar Guarve, Principal of GGSCOP, Yamunanagar; and Dr. Prateek Sharma from Government College of Pharmacy, Kangra, emphasized the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial skills from a young age. Key speakers like Dr. Vanish Kumar, Scientist-C at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Chandigarh, and Dr. Rahul Taneja, Scientist at DST, Government of Haryana, provided valuable insights on nano biosensors for food contamination detection and the role of innovation and intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry.