AIIMS awaits full-time director as interim chief's term nears end

The premier medical institution in the capital is approaching a leadership transition as the temporary directorship held by Professor Nikhil Tandon comes to a close. Observers are closely following the impending selection for a permanent chief. This upcoming decision arrives during a challenging period for the organization, marked by the departure of several senior academic staff members, ongoing staff shortages across multiple departments, and significant setbacks regarding large scale infrastructure and campus modernization initiatives that have faced prolonged stagnation.