Jammu & Kashmir Chemists & Druggists Association

24/08/2025

22/08/2025

Kindly Attention to all Pharma Traders of District Srinagar.

Greetings.
​We hope this message finds you well.
We are writing to you from Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA), Ist Floor Yellow Plaza Medical College Road Karan Nagar Srinagar, to personally invite you to join our esteemed organisation.
Our mission is to unite pharma traders across district Srinagar, creating a stronger, more connected association for everyone.
​By becoming a registered member, you will gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you thrive in today's market.
You will receive up to date updates on industry trends, pricing changes, and regulatory news that directly impact your business and
Connect with fellow traders and suppliers.
​Your voice will be heard. We represent your interests on a national level, advocating for fair policies and addressing challenges that affect us all.
​We have enclosed a simple Registration Form of SCDA. The process is quick and easy, and once completed you will immediately start receiving the benefits of membership.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to our email or call below phone numbers directly.
​We look forward to welcoming you to the Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA)
Email: scdasrinagar@gmail.com

​Best regards.
​Membership Committee.
1: Bilal Khan
Senior Vice President SCDA 9419006935.

2: Sheikh Rashid
Joint Secretary SCDA
7006288865.

3: Sheikh Altaf
Treasure SCDA
9906630033.

21/08/2025

On behalf of Srinagar Chemists & Distributors Association (SCDA) we express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Smt Lotika Khajuria, Ex-officio, President J&K Pharmacy Council, Mr Surinder Mohan, Registrar J&K Pharmacy Council and Mr Mohit Goel, Admin/Nodal Official Online Portal, J&K Pharmacy Council and Mr Pankaj Malhotra Assistant Controller
Drug (HQ)/ member JKPC for helping out thousands of unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir for giving their kind support, supervision and extra endeavour regarding grant of registration as Pharmacist and other several issues related to the practice and profession of Pharmacy in the Union Territory of J&K.
That during the challenging period in J&K, following the abrogation of Article 370 and after the implementation of J&K Re-organization Act 2019, several laws including the J&K Pharmacy Act, Svt 2011 was also got repealed by the Pharmacy Act 1948. During the above transition, matter particularly concerning the Pharmacist registration in the U.T of J&K was the major burning issue at that given point of time. The J&K Pharmacy Council at that point of time of great concern, remained a beacon of support as also guiding light, encouragement and symbol of hope for the thousands of applicants.
Their kindness, guidance, and instrumental assistance to the system were invaluable in helping the aspirants navigate the complexities and challenges which faced regarding the regulations related to the pharmacy profession.
It is our immense pleasure and honour to highlight some of the important role/assignments/work done initiated by the present J&K Pharmacy council during the regulatory transitions effected from time to time.
Creation, designing and handling of official website of J&K Pharmacy Council, i.e. www.jkpc.in
Creation, designing and handling of Online portal of J&K Pharmacy Council for the end-users for grant of registration as Pharmacist without any physical interface involved as per the checklist defined and as reported more than 28,000 applicants have been registered through the above portal under various categories.
Conducting of physical awareness programmes/camps for the end-users in an efficient and smooth manner.
Creation of helpdesk for the applicants belonging to the Jammu and Kashmir.
The J&K Pharmacy Council has a major role in identifying more than 300 fake and fabricated cases of the applicants who have applied in the online portal after getting secret/confidential reports/verifications from the concerned evaluation boards/institutions/universities and further sent to the concerned investigating agency for necessary investigation in the matter.
We have a strong reason to believe that some fake identities/people with malafied intentions are trying to defame the image/figure of officers/officials of J&K Pharmacy Council by filing verbal grievances against them which may be treated as baseless and potentially motivated by ulterior motives by those people whose applications were found fake and fabricated as mentioned earlier.
In light of stated facts, we at SCDA want to express and submits that Smt Lotika Khajuria, Ex-officio, President J&K Pharmacy Council, Mr Surinder Mohan, Registrar J&K Pharmacy Council and Mr Mohit Goel, Admin/Nodal Official, Online Portal J&K Pharmacy Council.
J&K Pharmacy Council had done a astonishing work to strengthen the J&K Pharmacy Council and also done justice for the welfare of unemployed youth for grant of registration as Pharmacist due to their unblemished record and profound dedication to their work.
We respectfully urge to the competent higher authorities on behalf of Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association as a strong voice of the Jammu and Kashmir, muscularly desires/wishes that the present J&K Pharmacy Council with current functionaries shall remain continue to serve as a guiding light, support and help the aspiring candidates for want of their all regulatory clearances/grant for registration as Pharmacist for both Jammu and Kashmir valley for the welfare of the end-users as per the past practice in the largest interest of the Pharmacist profession.
There may be some miscreants who want to defame the work of the council and the association will take strict action against those people.

President SCDA
Mr Arshad Hussain Bhat

General Secretary SCDA
Syed Zulfiqar Ahmad Simnani

In order to understand the relevance and importance of the subject, a brief in sight is required on the objective and scope of the pharmacy in the Union Territory. The Pharmacy Act, 1948 Act was enacted to regulate the profession of pharmacy by making better provisions under the said act for its reg...

14/08/2025

We at the Srinagar Chemists & Distributors Association (SCDA) are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and destruction caused by the devastating cloud burst in Chositi Kishtwar.
Our heart felt condolences go out to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
We offer our prayers for the speedy recovery of all those injured.
We also urge the administration to ensure immediate rescue and relief operations along with the provision of all necessary medical assistance,shelter and rehabilitation support for the affected families.
Natural calamities such as this reminds us of the urgent need to strengthen disaster preparedness measures in vulnerable regions ensuring timely response and minimizing the compact on human lives.
SCDA stands in solidarity with the people of Kishtwar.

Team SCDA

01/08/2025

A meeting was conducted between Budgam chemists and Distributors Association (BCDA)and Srinagar chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA) Today 1/8/25 at SCDA office Karan Nagar Srinagar. BCDA greatly appreciates the role of SCDA and its dedicated members.
BCDA assures its full and unconditional support to boost JKCDA and its affiliated units across J&K.
All the trade related issues and problems were addressed and discussed and the ways to overcome the hardships and sufferings .

DISTRCT PRESIDENT BUDGAM
SYED ARSHAD HUSSAIN

01/08/2025

Yesterday Drug Department Srinagar held a meeting with Pharma traders of all Zones of district Srinagar under the dynamic Drug officer Madam Reema Gizala (ADC Srinagar) along with her team,in which team Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA) were also invited.
Ajanda of meeting.
To keep a record and maintain sale and purchase of shedule H and NRX drugs.
Installation of CCTV and computerized billing.

30/07/2025

Anantnag Chemists and Distributors Association (ACDA) affiliated district unit of JKCDA, President Mr Iftikhar Ahmad Shah and General Secretary Mr Mohammad Ibrahim Mir issued this Pess Note today.
Kindly go through this.

28/07/2025

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A meeting was held between ACDA and SCDA to discuss matters of mutual interest and collaboration on 26/07/2025 at Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA) office at karan Nagar Srinagar.
Anantnag Chemists and Distributors Association (ACDA) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting JKCDA and its affiliated units. Through this partnership, both associations aim to foster a stronger and more unified trade environment across the region.
Official letter of ACDA enclosed.

28/07/2025

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of one of the senior most Pharmacist Kh.Ghulam Nabi Shigan c/o SHIGAN MEDICATE Batamaloo Srinagar. He was a truly esteemed and influential figure of entire Batamaloo locality and his contributions to patient care, particularly in ENT were immense.
​His dedication and pioneering spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him.
On behalf of Srinagar Chemists and Distributors Association (SCDA) we extend our sincerest condolences to his family members during this difficult time.
May Almighty Allah bless his soul and give courage to his family members to bear this irreparable loss.

​With deepest sympathy.
Team SCDA.

26/07/2025

Circular to All Retail Pharmacies/Chemists.

19/07/2025

Congratulations to the whole team of Baramulla Chemists and Distributors Association (BCDA).
Keep it up

16/07/2025

On 12/07/2025 a meeting was held at Srinagar with all office bearers of Northern Pharmaceutical Distributors Association (NPDA) Sopore and team SCDA under the leadership of President SCDA.
Team SCDA Congratulate the whole team of NPDA Sopore for becoming a affiliated unit of Baramulla Chemists and Distributors Association (BCDA) & (JKCDA).
We are delighted to officially welcome you. Your decision to join strengthens our collective, and we anticipate your contributions will be highly beneficial to our continued success.