Javaid Naikoo
Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 26: Dr Abdul Gani Ahangar, the Director of Shilong-based Indira Gandhi National Institute (IGNI), is likely to be appointed as Director SKIMS, Srinagar.
Highly placed sources in state administration told Early Times that the process to replace incumbent Director SKIMS Dr Showkat Zargar is in final stage and a panel of three reputed experts will interview nine shortlisted applicants next month to pave way for appointment of new SKIMS chief.
Out of nine shortlisted applicants, sources said that main contenders for the post are Dr Ahangar, Dr Khursheed Alam, Dr Umar Javaid Shah, Dr Dileep Kakroo, Dr Maqbool lone and Dr Altaf Ramzan.
Sources said that Dr Ahangar, over the years while heading national level institute, IGNI-Shilong has remained undisputed throughout his career.
Three noted Experts, ex-Director SKIMS, Director AIIMS and Director P.G.I Chandigarh according to sources, have been authorized by authorities to conduct interview of shortlisted applicants next week in Srinagar to replace Dr Showkat Zargar whose term expires on June 2.
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