Nikhil Tandon named AIIMS Delhi director

Dr. Nikhil Tandon is appointed as acting director of AIIMS, New Delhi, following Dr. M Srinivas's move to NITI Aayog, effective immediately.

Published on: Apr 28, 2026, 04:32:18 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday announced that Dr Nikhil Tandon, head of the department of endocrinology and metabolism and dean (academics), will take additional charge as director, following the exit of Dr M Srinivas. The move comes days after Dr Srinivas was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.

“In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 9(4) of the AIIMS Rules, 2019 and consequent upon the relieving of Dr M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, on his appointment as full-time member, NITI Aayog, New Delhi, the president, AIIMS, New Delhi has been pleased to order that Dr Nikhil Tandon, professor & head, department of endocrinology & metabolism and dean (academic), AIIMS, New Delhi, will look after the functions of the director, AIIMS, New Delhi, in addition to his own official duties in the institute, with immediate effect as a working arrangement for a period of six months or till appointment of a regular incumbent to the post, whichever is earlier,” the official statement read.

Dr Tandon will not be entitled to any additional remuneration or honorarium for the additional assignment.

Dr M Srinivas was relieved of his position as director following his appointment as a full-time member of NITI Aayog. He was appointed director on September 23, 2022, succeeding Dr Randeep Guleria. Prior to his tenure at AIIMS, Srinivas had served as dean of ESIC Hospital and Medical College in Hyderabad.

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Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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