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Air Marshal Thareja to Lead Armed Forces Medical Services
31 Jul
Summary
- Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
- He takes over from Vice Admiral Arti Sarin on August 31st.
- Thareja has led initiatives for Gaganyaan and rapid medical response cubes.
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja is set to assume the role of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on August 31st, following the retirement of the current DGAFMS, Vice Admiral Arti Sarin. An alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Air Marshal Thareja brings extensive experience in clinical, academic, operational, and administrative domains.
His career includes prestigious appointments such as Commandant of Military Hospital Pathankot and Director & Commandant of AFMC, Pune. As Director General Medical Services (Air), he was instrumental in bolstering medical readiness for the Gaganyaan mission and operationalizing the BHISHM Cube for enhanced rapid response capabilities.
Air Marshal Thareja is recognized for his outstanding professional achievements, including 'A' grading in military courses and an alumnus of the National Defence College. He has also made significant academic contributions, guiding numerous postgraduate students and authoring over 50 scientific publications. He has been honored with the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal twice.
