Dr PBN Prasad to hold charge as DCGI on temporary basis

Written by Dr. Nandita Mohan Published On 2023-02-19T14:20:18+05:30 | Updated On 19 Feb 2023 8:50 AM GMT

Dr PBN Prasad to hold charge as DCGI on temporary basis

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has appointed Dr PBN Prasad as the new Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) with effect from February 16, 2023 till February 28, 2023.

According to the official notice issued by Dr Kiran Kumar Karlapu, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, "It has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority, that Dr PBN Prasad, JDC(I) shall hold the charge of the post of Drug Controller of (India) under FR 49(v) wef 16.02.2023 till 28.02.2023 (date of his superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier."

For more details, check out the link given below:

Health Ministry Appoints Dr PBN Prasad As New DCGI With Temporary Charge

Dr. Nandita Mohan

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