The 18th death anniversary of noted freedom fighter, Odisha's first pharmacist and first ML Schrof national awardee Jagannath Das was observed here at his New Barracks Street residence here on Friday.
Due to the lockdown, the usual commemorative meeting was cancelled and the ceremony was confined only to his family members.
The State's first pharmacy college named the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established at Mohuda here under the leadership and professional guidance of Das. He had also played a key role in formation of two more pharmaceutical institutions, the Roland College Pharmaceutical Science at Brahmapur and the Pharmacy College at Puri.
Das is also remembered for his amicable approaches and myriad social works. He was conferred “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2001 by the then Governor MM Rajendran, said his son PK Das.