PCI to continue as a high-level professional standard setting body

Following the landmark decision to retain the Pharmacy Council of India's (PCI) independent status under the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, the legislation unveils a sophisticated new architecture for the profession.

- Peethaambaran, Chennai

This second phase of reform transitions the PCI from a traditional regulator into a high-level Professional Standard Setting Body (PSSB). This evolution ensures that while the Council moves away from direct administrative management of institutions, it gains unparalleled authority over the academic and clinical benchmarks of the discipline.