Dr. Paladi Ravi Prakash is the Principal at Creative Educational Society's College of Pharmacy, Kurnool. He has completed his PhD from JNTU, Hyderabad and has a vast teaching experience of over 24 years. He is a life member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association and Association for Pharmacy Teachers of India. He has published a total of 11 International Journals and 17 National Journals. He has completed 23 M.Pharm projects. Three scholars were awarded and two are pursuing Ph.D under his guidance.

CESCOP

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

"Passion towards education kept me always connected with this sector"

We have started from chalk- black board, improved to overhead projector and then to PPTs in classroom teaching. Now during this pandemic online live classes with a blend of ppts and videos. Applying various practical approaches, involved in research and making students do projects keeps us energetic. 

What is your philosophy of leadership?

"We focus on mentoring students"

Discipline, sincerity in work, team work, initiation, encouragement, appreciation, coordination, problem solving, decision making and tolerance during crisis are the main factors which I believe and practice. 

What can an inbound student gain from studying in CESCOP?

"The course work focuses not only on theoretical but also on practical exposure"

The graduate program is structured in a way that helps students achieve their ambitions. We emphasise our B.Pharm and M.Pharm students to actively engage in research activities, explore contemporary technologies employed in industries. In this way we make them Industry ready. 

How does the curriculum of CESCOP ensure the best practice of industry?

"We offer Industrial training as part of the course"

Our Industry Institution cell is a common place for weekend interaction between diverse industry experts and students. This ensures our students get a glimpse of the industry work environment. 

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How could your institute be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

"We offer various aids and scholarships to the eligible students"

As Kurnool is the gateway of Rayalaseema and due to standards maintained by us our institute has students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. With a good learning atmosphere at an affordable fee it is suitable for all economic background students. Eligible students are receiving full fee reimbursement from Andhra Pradesh government and also scholarships from central government schemes.

What are your roles and responsibilities?

"It is important to provide proper infrastructure for everyone in college"

Maintenance of discipline, sincerity in work, positive approach, motivation towards learning novel techniques, mentoring students in the right approach are the main objectives. Approvals from various authorities, conducting examinations accordingly, organising various programs effectively, and placements of students in different organisations are major responsibilities. 

What do you think should be the institute’s top priority over the next 10 years?

"We have a vision of improving our Entrepreneur development cell"

We are providing all the necessary inputs and motivation to our students to secure more ranks. We have procured all necessary software viz animal experimentation, clinical study software and online journals and making our students accustomed to recent developments in the Pharmacy field. We wish to strengthen ourselves and see our ‘CESCOP’ students feel proud when they attend interviews.

What challenges do you see, both for higher education in general and for CESCOP specifically?

"Getting a decent job is the main challenge"

With continuous perception of contemporary requirements, procuring the information in all regards which are necessary for academic activity, providing updated infrastructure so as to make students get through their examinations, secure a seat in reputed institutes for their higher education and get employed immediately after the completion of course can make any challenge small. 

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Any suggestions would you like to give to the current youth?

“Whether you join the Pharmacy course by choice or by chance, try to fall in love and have great affection for the Pharmacy field”

Our youth should stay strong and positive minded. If they decide they do. We just have to show the path to reach their goal; rest will be fulfilled by them.