NEW DELHI: The government has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex body for regulating medical education in the country.
He will be replacing Dr B N Gangadhar who offered to relinquish the post several months ago owing to health concerns . Sources said the government had asked Dr Gangadhar to continue until a new appointment was made.
Dr Sheth, whose appointment has been notified, served as president of National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences that conducted NEET-PG exams before this.
Dr Sheth's appointment comes amid allegations of corruption in assessment reports submitted for medical colleges .
He will be replacing Dr B N Gangadhar who offered to relinquish the post several months ago owing to health concerns . Sources said the government had asked Dr Gangadhar to continue until a new appointment was made.
Dr Sheth, whose appointment has been notified, served as president of National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences that conducted NEET-PG exams before this.
Dr Sheth's appointment comes amid allegations of corruption in assessment reports submitted for medical colleges .
You may also like
Air India crash probe focuses on pilot's mental health since death of close relative
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese Vice President, stresses 'mutually beneficial' outcomes through normalised ties
India, Saudi Arabia bolster bilateral ties in chemicals and fertilisers sector
Trump's Ukraine U-turn: US to announce aggressive weapons plan for Kyiv; what it means
The Endurance of Test Cricket: A Look at the Slowest Centuries Ever Scored
