SRINAGAR: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita on Wednesday assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, on deputation for a period of three years.
Prior to his appointment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty member at AIIMS Bhopal. He has also previously served as a Medical Officer in the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s Health and Family Welfare Department.
He completed his residency in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at Government Medical College, Jammu. His academic qualifications include studies at the University of Rajasthan and SKIMS Deemed University.
Dr Pandita is also a lifetime member of the Academy of Hospital Administration.
He assumed charge of the key administrative position on November 11, 2026.
