The Programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Alok Srivastava, COO, Apollo Hospitals, and Guest of Honour Dr. Susanta K. Swain, CDMO, Cuttack, through ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Dr. Mami Parija introduced the theme, followed by a session on Pain Essentials by Prof. Sukdev Nayak, SOA University.

Dr. Pragati Panda presented the Amrit Dhara Pain Report, highlighting the burden of pain and challenges in pain management in Odisha. Dr. Shovan Kumar Rath, Pain Physician, was felicitated for his professional excellence. A panel discussion on “Pain Management: Patient-centered Strategies”, moderated by Prof. Bidhu K. Mohanti, Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre, featured Dr. Susanta K. Swain (CDMO, Cuttack), Dr. Shovan Rath (Pain Physician), Dr. Aditya Mishra (Medical Oncologist), Dr. Sandeep Muzumder (Radiation Oncologist), Dr. Tushar Kanta Dash (Media), Ms. Sucharita Das (Nursing Superintendent), Mr. Sanjay Kanungo (Caregiver), and Smt. Mamina Pattnaik (Drug Controller of Odisha). The discussion addressed opioid availability, policy bottlenecks, multidisciplinary teamwork, and caregiver involvement.

Prof. B. N. Mohanty conducted an engaging quiz on pain management in palliative care. The Programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Chandrasekhar Panda, Trustee, Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust. The event reaffirmed the collective commitment to compassionate care, equitable access to pain relief, and ensuring that no patient in Odisha lives or dies in pain.