The Department of Pharmaceuticals vide notification dated 24th May, 2022 has declared that National Institute
of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Act, 2021 shall come into force from 25th day of May, 2022. The Act provides for a Council to coordinate the activities among the institutes under the Bill to ensure development of pharmaceutical education and research and maintenance of standards.
Functions of the Council include: (i) advising on matters related to course duration, and admission standards in the institutes, (ii) formulating policies for recruitment, conditions of service, and fees, (iii) examining and approving development plans of the institutes, and (iv) examining annual budget estimates of the institutes for recommendations to the central government for allocation of funds.
