Step 1: Understanding education regulations publication.
In India, the education regulations for pharmacy education and practice are published by the Central Government in the official gazette. This ensures that the regulations are legally binding and enforceable.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) Ministry of education: Incorrect, while the Ministry of Education plays a role in formulating policies, the regulations are published by the Central Government.
(2) Central government: Correct — The Central Government publishes the education regulations in the official gazette.
(3) Drug controller: Incorrect, the Drug Controller oversees drug regulations, not educational ones.
(4) President, Pharmacy Council of India: Incorrect, while the Pharmacy Council of India formulates educational standards, the publication is by the Central Government.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The education regulations are published by the (2) Central government.