Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy (RSCP), Buldhana, successfully hosted the District Level Aavishkar Research Convention 2024, organized by Avishkar Cell, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), on 25th October 2024. This convention featured the participation of over 270 students from approximately 30 colleges across Buldhana District. The event commenced with an inauguration ceremony, led by the Hon’ble Chief Guest Dr. Vijay Nagre, member of the Amravati University Management Committee, and the respected Principal of RSCP, Dr. Shirish Jain. The program began with the felicitation of the Chief Guest and evaluators, followed by a virtual round and a presentation on RSCP’s milestones by Prof. Somnath Vibhute. The buldhana District Coordinator, Dr. Deepak Lokwani, gave a preamble speech about Aavishkar and provided best wishes to all participants for their poster and model presentation. The Chief Guest Dr. Vijay Nagre, Principal Dr. Shirish Jain, and evaluator Dr. N.V. Firke, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, SGBAU, Amravati had provided a valuable guidance and motivation to all participants. The inaugural ceremony was also graced by Vice Principal and IQAC Head Dr. Prakash Kendre, esteemed HODs, and the entire RSCP faculty.
An esteemed evaluation panel appointed by the Aavishkar Cell of SGBAU, inculding Dr. N.V. Firke, Dr. Manoj Kumbhare, Prof. Rajesh Bhoyer, Dr. Pranav Kolte, Dr. Surendra Patil, Dr. Shrikant Nimkar, Dr. Nakul Deshmukh, Dr. Dhirendra Sanghai, and Dr. Manish Bhise, assessed the research posters and models presented by students in their respective categories. The selected students from each category at the UG, PG, and PPG levels from this event will now advance to represent Buldhana District at the university-level competition at SGBAU, Amravati.
The program was expertly anchored by Prof. Kashmira Malusare, with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Vaishnavi Patil. This event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of RSCP’s teaching staff, the invaluable support of office and non-teaching staff, and the commitment of student volunteers, ensuring smooth operations throughout the convention. The District Level Invention Research Convention 2024 has not only highlighted the talent within students of Buldhana district but has also inspired students to pursue research, reinforcing the importance of innovation within the academic community.