Amid allegations of assessment reports submitted for medical college, the Union Cabinet has appointed the new chairperson of National Medical Commission (NMC), Dr. Abhijit Seth. He succeeds Dr. B N Gangadhar, who had resigned last October citing health reasons. However, he had to continue working as no suitable replacement was found.
The Union Cabinet also appointed Dr. M K Ramesh, former president of Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) as president of the Medical Assessment Board (MARB).
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for appointment of following persons to the posts mentioned below for four years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or till attaining the age of 70 years or until further orders,” the order by the DoPT said on July 11.
