Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 30 Oct: Urmi Chaurasia, Associate Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology and Controller of Examinations at Sardar Bhagwan Singh University (SBSU), Dehradun, was conferred the prestigious Pharmacy Shiksha Ratna Award 2026 by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at an award ceremony organised in New Delhi on 26 October 2026, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to pharmacy education, research, and academic administration.
The honour acknowledges her distinguished academic career spanning over three decades and her sustained commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical education, student mentorship, research, and institutional development.
With 31 years of professional experience, Chaurasia has made noteworthy contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in advanced drug delivery systems. Her academic achievements include research publications, book chapters, and patent applications relating to innovative drug delivery technologies. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she has contributed significantly to academic governance and institutional administration.
Chaurasia has previously received several recognitions, including the Nari Shakti Samman 2024 and the Prof. M. L. Schroff Pharma Recognition Award 2025. The latest honour from the Pharmacy Council of India further acknowledges her dedication and contributions to the advancement of pharmacy education.
- P. Singh, Chairman, Gaurav Bharati Shiksha Sansthan, and Dr. Gaurav Deep Singh, President, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, congratulated Chaurasia on receiving the prestigious award. They appreciated her academic accomplishments and dedicated service, observing that such achievements bring recognition and pride to the institution and reflect its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional education.
Prof. (Dr.) J. Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, also congratulated Chaurasia and commended her professional accomplishments and dedicated service to the institution. He observed that the recognition is a matter of pride for the entire University community and reflects the commitment of its faculty members to academic excellence, research, innovation, and professional development. Dr Veerma Ram, Director, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, also extended his congratulations to Urmi Chaurasia, appreciating her contributions to pharmacy education, research, and academic administration. He described her achievement as a source of inspiration for faculty members and students and a matter of pride for the School.
The University fraternity extended its congratulations and best wishes to Chaurasia for her continued contributions to pharmaceutical education and institutional development.
