For 2023, the theme is ‘School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the programme marking National Technology Day 2023, at Pragati Maidan, on 11th May 2023 at 10:30 AM. The programme will also mark the commencement of the celebration of the 25th year of National Technology Day, which will be held from May 11 to 14, 2023”. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy celebrated “NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY “on May 11th 2023, Total 42 students along with one faculty member attended the live program.

D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur, has organised the program on the occasion of “Marathi Rajbhasha Din” on Monday, 27th February 2023. The program was held at the auditorium of Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospitals Kadamwadi, Kolhapur.

The program was started by the felicitation. Dr. C. M. Jangme Sir, Principal D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur addressed the audience by his speech.

Dr. Abhinandan Patil sir, Associate professor, D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur gave the information on Marathi language with respect to its speciality among the other languages, its historical development and other special information.

Mr. Jaykedar Porlekar Assistant Professor D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur was the host for the program.

All the students enthusiastically participated for the celebration. After the speech of Dr. Abhinandan Patil sir, the program was later continued with different activities by the students.

The students’ activities are completed in an enthusiastic way. The activities were started by the speech of few students who delivered nice talks on the language in terms of its history, present status its speciality along with its future aspects. Few students sang Marathi songs individually as well as in groups, which enhanced the beauty of the program. A group of students sang the Powada song which made everyone delighted. At the last part of the program, by forming groups of students, Antakshari was enjoyed by everyone.

The vote of thanks was given by Ms. S. S. Patil, Assistant professor at D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur.

Aiming to promote the sports culture of city and make Kolhapur Run one of the prime marathons in India and give athletes a lifetime experience KSC-Ruggedian in association with D. Y. Patil Group has organized the Kolhapur Run 2023 on 12th February 2023 at Police Ground (Start and End point of Run), Kolhapur. The Run has held in different categories 50km, 42km, 21km,10km, 5km & special category for specially-abled individuals. The organizers hosted the flag of run along with public representatives. The run was about being healthy and having fun. The entertainment arrangements included live DJs, Lezim performers, Nashik Dhol & Zumba dancers at the ground.

Faculty members from D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy & more than 50 students from B. Pharm. & D. Pharm. participated & completed the marathon run successfully. All the participants were awarded the Medal & Certificate of Completion.

First day of Induction Programme:

In first day of Induction program, following dignitaries were present

• > Dr. Sanjay ji Patil, President
• > Hon’ble Prithviraj ji Patil, Trustee
• > Dr. Rakesh Kumar Mudgal, Vice Chancellor, D Y Patil Education Society
• > Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Dean, D Y Patil Medical College
• > Dr. V. V. Bhosale, Registrar
• > Principal – Dr. C. M. Jangam

All students and their parents, all faculty members, and organization team were gathered at D. Y. Patil Medical College Auditorium.
The induction programme started with the lighting of the lamp and Sant Gajanan Maharaj Poojan.
The welcome address was given by Dr. V. V. Bhosale.

After that, Principal Dr. C. M. Jangme expressed his views as an introduction to the programme and career opportunities after pharmacy. A campus introduction was given by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Mudgal, Vice Chancellor. He addressed various departments and courses on campus and further highlighted other facilities such as the medicinal garden, all laboratories, the library, the canteen, and all views of campus in his talk. He also focused on the rules and regulations of the D.Y. Patil Education Society. In his motivational speech, he explained the role and responsibilities of a budding pharmacist, the challenges of globalisation, and how to cope with all these challenges. And demands of globalisation.

After this session, brief information about the course diploma and degree in pharmacy was given by Dr. Abhinanadan R. Patil, Associate Professor, such as the infrastructure of the college, tuition fees, scope of pharmacy, importance of pharma education, training and placement details, etc. He also explained information regarding campus drives, hospital visits, industrial visits, guest lectures, conferences, etc.

Thus, the first day of Induction Program was completed successfully in presence of all dignitaries, faculty members, parents and students.

Second Day of Induction Programme

On the second day of the induction programme, once again a welcome address was given by Dr. Abhinandan R. Patil to all the D&B Pharmacy students and all faculty members of the D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur.

After the welcome address, the second day of the induction programme started with the session of academic coordinator Dr. Abhinandan R. Patil, who gave information regarding academic rules and regulations. He explained all information regarding the academic year 2022-2023, such as the practical and theory marking system, how to write assignments and tutorials, and all information regarding the exam pattern involving sessionals and annual exams as per D.Y. Patil Educational Society (an institution deemed to be a university) guidelines. He also elaborated on all rules and regulations along with the syllabus of the Pharmacy Council of India for Degree and Diploma Pharmacy students.

In the afternoon session, Guest Speaker Dr. R. S. Patil, Coordinator, Allied Health Sciences, was there to deliver their session on “Building Careers and Characters”.

In this session, he explained how to start your career and how to get success; further, he motivated and guided our students in their basic character building and interacted with them along with their questions as well.

Thus, by receiving a vote of thanks from Dr. A. R. Patil, the second day was successfully completed in the presence of all dignitaries, faculty members, parents, and students.