Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi became the new Drugs Controller General of India

Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi became the new Drugs Controller General of India

Daily Current Affairs / Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi became the new Drugs Controller General of India

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: February 02 2023

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted interviews for the appointment of the Drugs Controller General of India.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended the name of Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
On November 11, last year, Dr VG Somani's term as DCGI was extended for three months, coming into effect on November 16, 2022.
This was done for the second time, as he had also gotten an extension in the month of August 2022.
Dr VG Somani was appointed as the Drugs Controller General of India in the month of August 2019.
DCGI heads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which is responsible for ensuring the quality of drug supply across the country.
It also has the authority to give approval to new drugs and regulate clinical trials.

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