Dr Balram Bhargava

The ICMR Director-General Dr. Balram Bhargava's term has been extended for another three months. In April, the appointment committee of the cabinet approved the extension, following which Bhargava will continue as the secretary of health research and director-general of the ICMR. Starting from April 15, Dr Bhargava's term would end on July 15. Notably, Dr. Balram Bhargava was appointed as the ICMR Director-General on April 16, 2018.