Governing Body

The Governing Body committee at the Rahman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (RIPSR) is responsible for overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the institution to ensure quality education and effective management.

The board of governors of the Rahman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (RIPSR), Tepesia, has constituted the Governing Body for the Institution comprising of the following members.

Member of the Governing Body

Committee member	Position	Designation	Contact Details
Dr. (Mrs.) M. Thasneem Akhthar Rahman	Chairman	Chief Managing Director, Rahman Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.	9954017090 drtarahman@yahoo.com
Dr. M.L.A. Rahman	Member from Management	Senior Consultant Neurosurgon & Medical Director, Rahman Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Latheefa Rahman	Member from Management	Director, Rahman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research	9003143984 latheefa93@gmail.com
Dr. Ruhul Amin	Member Secretary	Principal (i/c), Rahman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research	7002942887 principal@ripsr.org
Dr. Umesh Chandra Dutta	Member nominated by Institution	Director of central laboratory, Rahman Hospitals Pvt. Ltd
Dr. Indranil Chanda	Member nominated by University	Deputy Controller, Assam Science and Technology University	6900050050 deputycontroller@astu.ac.in
Dr. Mridusmita Barooah	Member nominated by University	Assistant Professor Grade II, Assam Science and Technology University	6001971394 mridusmita@astu.ac.in
Mr. Ajit Dutta	Member nominated by Institution	General Manager, Rahman Hospitals Pvt. Ltd	8402896361
Md. Fakrul Alam Chowdhury	Member	Asst. Director, (Quality) BTS, Govt of Assam
Mr. Pradip Kalita	Member	Advocate, Guwahati High court

Roles of the Governing Body:

• The Governing Body serves as the highest decision-making authority for the institution, comprising key members including the Chairman, Member Secretary, Principal, and senior professionals from associated hospitals and universities.
• It sets strategic direction, reviews policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory bodies and educational standards.

Responsibilities of the Governing Body:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical education and continuous improvement of academic standards.
• Approving budgets, financial policies, and resource allocation for institutional development.
• Supervising implementation of rules related to anti-ragging, discipline, and student welfare.
• Overseeing faculty appointments, promotions, and staff development to maintain effective teaching and research.
• Monitoring regulatory compliance with PCI guidelines and local authorities relevant to pharmaceutical education.
• Addressing grievances and supporting the resolution of issues faced by students and staff.

These roles and responsibilities enable the Governing Body to guide the institute towards excellence in pharmacy education and ensure responsible administration throughout the campus.