Dr Sunita Sharma to take charge as new Director General of Health Services
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New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education Department has announced the appointment of Dr Sunita Sharma as the new Director General of Health Services (DGHS) on an officiating basis from April 28.
Dr Sharma, currently serving as Additional DGHS under the Teaching Sub-Cadre of CHS, will officially take over the new role starting from April 28, 2025. She will assume full financial and administrative powers to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.
This change will take place after Prof (Dr) Atul Goel, who is presently holding the charge of DGHS, will turn 62 years of age on April 27, 2025, following which Dr Sharma will take charge the next day.
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Furthermore, the ministry also stated that no extra salary or remuneration will be provided to Dr Sharma for taking on the additional responsibility on an officiating basis.
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