Dr P V Nanda Kumar Reddy takes charge as new Vice-Chancellor of KNRUHS

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences was established after the formation of the State of Telangana by adopting the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Act vide G.O.M s No. 20 HM&FW (Cl) Department in 2014 with headquarters at Warangal. Dr B.Karunakar Reddy was appointed as the first vice-chancellor in 2015.

It has been 10 years since the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences was last appointed and no other candidate was given the permanent position. Dr. Karunakar Reddy, initially appointed as the in-charge Vice-Chancellor for a one-year term, was later given a full-time position for five years, followed by a two-year extension under the University of Health Sciences Act. His extended tenure sparked legal and academic scrutiny, raising concerns over procedural irregularities.

As per The Hindu news report, the issue gained legal traction in 2022 when the Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) filed a petition in the Telangana High Court over the delay in appointing a new Vice-Chancellor. The High Court, in June 2023, directed the State government to clarify its position on the matter. Following the court’s order, the Telangana government invited applications for the post in June 2024 and appointed Dr. Nanda Kumar Reddy as the new Vice-Chancellor.

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