Notification of Patna AIIMS member of body and president

## Report on Amendments to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1956 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two notifications published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on October 18, 2022, which amend the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Act, 1956. The amendments pertain to the AIIMS, Patna. The first notification nominates Sh. Rajib Ranjan as a member of the Institute Body, replacing Dr. N.K. Arora. The second notification nominates Sh. Rajib Ranjan as President of the AIIMS, Patna. These changes aim to ensure effective governance and leadership within the institute. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a concise and informative overview of two notifications amending the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1956, specifically related to AIIMS Patna. This analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notifications published in the Gazette of India. **3. Policy Overview:** * The original policy being amended is the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1956 (Act 25 of 1956), as amended by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Amendment Act, 2012 (Act 37 of 2012). * Core Objective(s) (inferred from text): To maintain and update the composition of the Institute Body and the President of AIIMS, Patna, in accordance with the AIIMS Act, ensuring effective leadership and governance. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendments are likely driven by the need to update the leadership and membership of the AIIMS, Patna, to maintain its operational effectiveness. The first amendment replaces a member of the Institute Body, suggesting a change in personnel. The second amendment provides for a President of the AIIMS, Patna. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses on the changes introduced by the amendment texts. * **Amendment 1 (S.O. 5703E):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** The composition of the Institute Body of AIIMS, Patna, specifically the member listed under serial number 9 in a previous notification (F. No. Z280161772019PMSSYIV dated 18th May, 2020, S.O. 1824 E dated 10th June, 2020). * **New Rule/Provision:** Sh. Rajib Ranjan, Nalanda, Bihar, is nominated as a member of the Institute Body of AIIMS, Patna, replacing Dr. N.K. Arora. * **Difference/Effect:** This change replaces Dr. N.K. Arora with Sh. Rajib Ranjan in the Institute Body, potentially bringing a different perspective or expertise to the board. The terms of the office of the new member shall be governed by the provisions contained in Section 6 of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1956. * **Amendment 2 (S.O. 5704E):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Establishes the President of the AIIMS, Patna * **New Rule/Provision:** Sh. Rajib Ranjan, Nalanda, Bihar, is nominated as President of the AIIMS, Patna. * **Difference/Effect:** This change establishes Rajib Ranjan as President of the AIIMS, Patna potentially changing the governance and management of the institute. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * Sh. Rajib Ranjan. * The existing members of the Institute Body of AIIMS, Patna. * The administration and staff of AIIMS, Patna. * Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is responsible for issuing the notifications and implementing the changes. The Institute Body of AIIMS, Patna, is responsible for integrating the new member. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The effective date of the amendments is the date of the notifications (October 18, 2022). Further procedures related to the new member's role and responsibilities would be governed by the AIIMS Act, 1956 and the internal regulations of AIIMS, Patna. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The intended outcome of the first amendment is to ensure a fully constituted and functional Institute Body at AIIMS, Patna. The impact of this change will depend on the qualifications and contributions of the new member. * The intended outcome of the second amendment is to establish leadership at AIIMS, Patna. The impact of this change will depend on the qualifications and contributions of the new member. **9. Conclusion:** The notifications amending the AIIMS Act, 1956, represent updates to the composition of the Institute Body and provides for a President of the AIIMS, Patna. These changes are likely aimed at maintaining effective governance and leadership within the institute, ultimately contributing to its operational efficiency and overall performance. This report provides a summary of the key aspects of these amendments based solely on the provided text.

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