The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that establishes the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) for the promotion of pharmaceutical education and research in India. The act aims to provide for the establishment of NIPER as a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences and technology, and to provide for the teaching and training of personnel in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The act also outlines the governance structure of NIPER, including the roles and responsibilities of the governing council, director, and other officers of the institute.