Pankaj Naresh Agrawal’s tenure as Director in National Medical Commission curtailed

The tenure of Pankaj Naresh Agrawal (IOFS:2007) as Director in the National Medical Commission under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has been curtailed. This development came to light through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval to the proposal for the curtailment of Agrawal’s tenure under the central staffing scheme. The specifics behind the curtailment of Agrawal’s tenure remain undisclosed, it indicates a shift in priorities or strategic direction within the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.