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The 28th Annual National Convention of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India — uniting educators, researchers, and leaders to shape the future of pharmacy.
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
Founded to unite pharmacy educators across India, APTI is the apex body representing pharmaceutical teachers at all levels. With a network of over 1,000 members spanning every state, APTI shapes the academic and professional direction of pharmacy education in India.
State Branch — Host of APTICON 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Branch of APTI has been actively promoting pharmacy education across the state since its inception. With dedicated faculty members across multiple pharmacy institutions, the branch is proud to host the 28th edition of APTICON in the heart of central India.
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
Established as a premier centre for pharmaceutical education in Chhattisgarh, UIP at Pt. RSU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The university holds NAAC 'A+' accreditation and has produced thousands of pharmacy graduates serving across India and abroad.
NAAC A+ Accredited — Raipur, C.G.
Named after Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister, Pt. RSU is one of the largest universities in central India. Spread across a lush campus in Raipur, the university is home to 35+ departments and has been consistently accredited at the highest grade by NAAC.

Dr. Milind Janrao Umekar
Principal & Professor
Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Behind Railway Station, New Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002
aptipresident1@gmail.com
Dr. Mihir Kumar Kar
Assistant Professor
Sri Jayadev College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naharkanta, Bhubaneswar 752101, Odisha
mihirkar.apti@gmail.com
Dr. Sohan Satyanarayan Chitlange
Vice-Chancellor
Alard University, Survey No. 47 and 50, Near Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Marunji, Hinjawadi, Pune 411057
sohanchitlange@rediffmail.com
Dr. Deependra Singh
Professor
University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010
deependraiop@gmail.com
Dr. Rohit Dutt
Principal
GMN College, Alexandra Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001
rohitdatt23@rediffmail.com
Dr. Muttavarapu Venkata Ramana
Associate Professor
Vagdevi College of Pharmacy, Gurazala Post, Palnadu Dist, Andhra Pradesh
ramanagbn@gmail.com
Dr. Raman Dang
Principal
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Chikka Bellandur, Carmelram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore 560035, Karnataka
ramandang2017@gmail.com
Dr. Anil M Pethe
Professor & Dean
Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra 442001
anilpethe@gmail.com
Dr. Raj Shekharan
Principal
IKON College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
rajasekaran.aacop@gmail.com
Dr. V Murugan
Prof & Academic Director
Nargund College of Pharmacy, 2nd Main Rd, Hrushikesh Nagar, Dattatreya Nagar, Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560085
murugan_9362@yahoo.com
Dr. Pravin Digambar Chaudhari
Principal
Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigadi, Pune, Maharashtra
pdchaudhari21@rediffmail.com
Dr. Vandana Patravale
Professor
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra
vbp_muict@yahoo.co.inIndia's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 places immense responsibility on healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals. APTICON 2026 aligns with this national goal by focusing on producing self-reliant, skilled, and ethical pharmacists who will power Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Skilled Pharmacy Graduates
Indigenous Drug Development
Community Health Champions
Mysore, Karnataka
APTI's first Annual National Convention
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Fifth edition of the convention
Bangalore, Karnataka
Second time hosted in Bangalore
Moga, Punjab
Hosted in Punjab
Manipal
Second time hosted at Manipal University
Mysuru, Karnataka
Returned to APTICON's founding city
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Most recent edition before APTICON 2024
Raipur (C.G.)
Viksit Bharat 2047 theme