HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, June 18: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday attended the 7th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, held at the institute’s campus.
The Governor congratulated the graduating students and urged them to lead the country towards a healthier, innovative, and self-reliant future through ethical and compassionate scientific pursuits.
In his address, Governor Acharya described the convocation as not only a culmination of years of academic effort but also the beginning of a journey marked by responsibility and service.
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He praised the faculty, researchers, and students for their contributions to health science, innovation, and public service.
Describing the Northeast as a treasure trove of biodiversity and traditional knowledge, the Governor said institutions like NIPER Guwahati could play a crucial role in integrating traditional medicinal systems with modern scientific research.
He urged the institute to serve as a bridge between ancient practices and cutting-edge science by fostering collaborations with national and international bodies such as the World Health Organization.
Referring to the state’s emergence as a new hub for pharmaceutical innovation and entrepreneurship, Governor Acharya highlighted initiatives like ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ and the ‘Rising Northeast Summit’, which have attracted significant investments into the region’s health and pharma sectors.
The Governor also lauded NIPER Guwahati for securing the 12th position in the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), terming it a reflection of the institute’s growing academic and research excellence.
Quoting the ancient maxim “Arogyam Paramam Bhagyam, Swasthyam Sarvarthasadhanam,” Acharya emphasised the importance of holistic health in the modern world.
He spoke of India’s rich medical heritage and the global recognition that Ayurveda and traditional systems have received under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Governor highlighted India’s pharmaceutical capacity, noting that the country meets 20 percent of global demand for generic medicines and manufactures over 60,000 brands across more than 60 therapeutic categories.
He also commended NIPER Guwahati for its active role during the COVID-19 pandemic, for which the institute was conferred the COVID Warrior Award.
Calling upon the graduates to contribute to flagship national initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Digital Health, and Startup India, the Governor stressed the need to validate and elevate traditional medicinal knowledge from the Northeast.
“Your scientific work must always be guided by compassion and ethics. The true worth of an invention lies in its service to society,” he said.
A total of 366 students were awarded degrees at the ceremony, including 10 Ph.D. scholars, 144 postgraduate students from the 2022–24 batch, and 212 from the 2023–25 batch.
According to an official statement issued by the institute, Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers; Dr U S N Murty, Director of NIPER Guwahati; Prof Sanjay K Bannerjee, Associate Dean; members of the Governing Board, Senate, Academic Planning and Development Committee; faculty members and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
