Now, women docs on all 3 DG posts in U.P. health dept

With this minor rejig, all three posts of director general in the state’s health department are now held by women doctors.

LUCKNOW In a minor rejig, Dr Deepa Tyagi, director of the Lok Bandhu Hospital, was made the director-general (training) in the Uttar Pradesh health department on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dr Anita Joshi, who was holding the post of director-general (training) so far, has been made the director general of the family welfare department.

Dr Anita Joshi has been made the director general of the family welfare department. (Representational photo)

Till now post of director general of family welfare was held by Dr Renu Srivastava Verma, who is the DG medical health. Dr Verma will continue as DG health. Therefore, with this minor rejig, all three posts of director general in the state’s health department are now held by women doctors.