RIMS Director removed after Governing Body order

Ranchi: Within a few months of being appointed as the Director of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Dr Raj Kumar has been recently removed from his position on the grounds of negligence in fulfilling his duties, delay in departmental work, and failure to follow government instructions.

The decision was taken by the governing council of the institute, which recommended his removal to the state health department. Acting on it accordingly, the department announced the removal order on Thursday night.   

Dr Raj Kumar, who earlier worked as a neurosurgery professor at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, was appointed as the RIMS Director on January 31, 2024, for a three-year term.  

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However, the institute observed that he often deliberately ignored official orders and did not cooperate in carrying out important tasks, which led to pending departmental work. This was continuing for days since he was appointed. Due to his unsatisfactory performance, the institute decided to remove him as per the TNIE report.

During a recent review meeting of the RIMS department, the health minister expressed serious disappointment with the functioning of the institute. He criticised the way Dr Kumar was handling the departmental work and warned that anyone who makes a mistake will face consequences, regardless of their position.

An official press communique issued in this regard mentioned, "When the entire department was reviewed during the governing body meeting, the minister himself was shocked. The pace of work was slow, instructions were being flouted, and the responsible officers were turning a blind eye."

“Serious questions were raised, especially on the working style of RIMS director Dr. Rajkumar - he not only ignored the instructions issued by the Council of Ministers, Governing Council and the department but also shirked responsibility,” said the health minister.

Further, he added, “I have not come to become a minister, but to deliver work. Whoever does well will be rewarded, but those who keep the department in the dark will not be spared at any cost, and direct action will be taken against them. Leniency will not be tolerated if the system has to be improved."

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