Overview

DEEKSHARAMBH 2026, themed “Yuva Shakti, Viksit Bharat," will be organised by Sharda School of Pharmacy from 31 August to 5 September 2026, following the matriculation process held from 24–29 August 2026. The programme will provide a purposeful transition from admission to university life through academic orientation, professional awareness, mentoring, skill-building, student engagement, and value-based activities, fostering confident and responsible future pharmacists.

Objectives of Event

• To facilitate a smooth academic and social transition of newly admitted students into university life.
• To introduce students to the academic structure, curriculum, institutional values, and professional opportunities in pharmacy.
• To foster confidence, discipline, communication skills, teamwork, and a sense of belonging among freshers.
• To promote awareness of the role of young pharmacists in healthcare, innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building.
• To familiarize students with student support systems, mentoring, co-curricular activities, and campus resources.
• To inspire the spirit of “Yuva Shakti” and encourage students to contribute towards the vision of a “Viksit Bharat”.

Convener Details

• Prof. Piyush Mittal, Dean, School of Pharmacy, piyush.mittal@sharda.ac.in
• Prof. Ashok Kumar Gupta, HOD, School of Pharmacy, ashok.gupta1@sharda.ac.in 

Co-ordinators:

• Dr. Minakshi Pandey, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Pharmacy, minakshi.pandey@sharda.ac.in
• Ms. Taruna, Administrative Officer, School of Pharmacy, taruna.1@sharda.ac.in, 8527465753
• Ms. Anchal Bhat, Senior Executive Assistant, School of Pharmacy, anchal.bhat@sharda.ac.in, 9811572175

Co-Coordinators:

• Dr. Arun Kumar, Associate Professor, Sharda School of Pharmacy, arun.kumar10@sharda.ac.in
• Mr. Nilanchal Sahu, Assistant Professor, Shard School of Pharmacy, nilanchala.sahu@sharda.ac.in
• Dr. Preeti Singh, Assistant Professor, Shard School of Pharmacy, preeti.singh3@sharda.ac.in
• Dr. Priya Sharma, Assistant Professor, Shard School of Pharmacy, priya.sharma1@sharda.ac.in

Speaker Details:

• Mr. Satendra Yadav, Certified Digital Marketing Expert with International and domestic Sales and Marketing Exposure
• Mr. Ajay Singh, Business Excellence & Compliance Lead at Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
• Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Pandey, Pharmacy Officer in ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Noida
• Dr Akhila Sebastian, Gastrologist, Sharda University
• Dr. Ramakant Pandey, Organising secretary, Arogya Bharti, Kanpur