ICMR DG’s Tenure Extended by Three Months

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 12^th April. The term of Indian Council of Medical Research Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava has been extended by three months until further orders, said sources.

Bhargava will continue as DG ICMR-cum-Secretary Department of Health and Research for three more months starting April 15.

Dr Balram Bhargava was appointed on April 16, 2018, for a four-year term.

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in the services of Prof. Balram Bhargava as Director General (DG), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-cum-Secretary, Department of Health Research for a further period of three months beyond April 15, 2022, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” said a circular.