Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 22: The pharmaceutical industry in India is experiencing rapid development, and Pune is becoming a major centre for the pharma and biotech industries. It is popularly referred to as “The Oxford of the East” due to its excellent educational opportunities and prestige associated with educational institutions, but it has evolved far beyond being just a city of students.
The City of Pune has emerged at the convergence of academia and industry with a well-established ecosystem composed of manufacturing, research and innovation. The growth of Pune has not occurred overnight, but is a result of continued industrial development and growth in research and development expenditures. As a result, Pune is now being viewed not just as an educational centre, but also as an integral component within the larger pharmaceutical value chain.
Rising Demand for Skilled Pharma Professionals
While these industries continue to grow, so does the need for newly trained professionals. Companies today don’t simply look for people who have a degree, but they want to hire people who can actually make an impact on a daily basis, whether that includes working for an R&D, clinical trial, manufacturing or supporting other critical operations of the business.
As such, the job market is flooded with opportunities in these industries, particularly for people who have the right skills with the right degree. Pune, with the rise of industries and organisations, holds the demand for skilled future professionals. Organisations hunt for the best talent to join them and participate in the company’s growth. Yet, many graduates lack the required skills and fall short on industry exposure. This mismatch highlights a clear need for more focused training and a stronger push towards creating a workforce that is truly industry-ready.
Bridging the Talent Gap Through Education
Addressing this talent gap requires a shift in traditional academic approaches to better align with industry requirements. Educational institutions must go beyond conventional teaching methods and integrate practical exposure, internships, research opportunities, and skill development into their curriculum.
Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), through its School of Pharmacy and Research by Dr. D.Y Patil Unitech Society, is actively working towards bridging this gap by offering programmes aligned with current industry standards and focused on developing industry-ready professionals.
Dr. Somnath P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, shared, “We focus on producing professionals who can contribute efficiently to the pharmaceutical sector by providing real-world exposure and intensive industry-oriented training. Students develop not only technical expertise but also professional readiness through rigorous laboratory work, research projects, and critical thinking driven by practical problem-solving.”
DPGU’s Role in Building Industry-Ready Talent
DPGU School of Pharmacy and Research by Dr. D.Y Patil Unitech Society is recognized as a multi-faceted institution of pharmacy education in Pimpri-Pune, which is one of the major industrial and educational areas in Pune.
The primary focus of DPGU by Dr. D.Y Patil Unitech Society is based on a hands-on learning experience. In addition to the traditional college curriculum, students pursuing their pharmacy degree participate in pharmacology, clinical research, chemical labs, and other emerging areas of pharmacy. This combination provides students with a balance between core academic learning and practical industry insights.
Moreover, the DPGU School of Pharmacy has a strong commitment to hands-on learning. Students have opportunities for practising scientific experiments and research-based projects in addition to gaining industry exposure that will assist them in solving “real-time” problems in the future.
Powering the Future of Pharma
As Pune continues to grow as a key centre for the pharmaceutical industry, the role of Universities like DPGU by Dr. D.Y Patil Unitech Society will become increasingly significant. By addressing the talent issue, the university is creating professionals able to meet the needs of the industry.
The future of India’s pharmaceutical sector won’t depend only on innovation or investment. It will also come down to how skilled and ready the people behind the work are. With a combination of classroom learning and on-the-job experience, DPGU prepares students who are not only able to adapt to change but will also take on leadership roles when necessary.
Through an emphasis placed on the combination of academic strengths and practical skills, DPGU by Dr. D.Y Patil Unitech Society will foster a new generation of individuals capable of contributing significantly to industries and the broader health care system in India. For more information, please visit: https://spr.dpgu.edu.in/
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