Alleging mismanagementHealth Minister orderssuspension of CIMS Dean, MS

 

 

IN A decisive move, Chhattisgarh’s Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, has suspended the Dean of Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) Dr K K Sahare and Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr S K Nayak, following a series of complaints about administrative lapses and financial irregularities. The suspensions came after the Health Minister expressed strong displeasure during a meeting of the CIMS governing committee in Bilaspur, citing a lack of transparency and accountability in the institution’s operations. Speaking to mediapersons following the meeting, Minister Jaiswal did not hold back in his criticism of CIMS’ management. “The government prioritises good governance and the welfare of the poor, but what we have seen here is a complete failure of leadership. Such negligence cannot be tolerated, and those responsible must face the consequences,” he stated. The Health Minister’s firm stance followed reports of mismanagement at CIMS, where previous purchases and financial records related to the Ayushman Bharat scheme were allegedly mishandled.

 

The investigation uncovered that critical records on procurement and finances had not been properly maintained, raising suspicions of financial discrepancies. The Minister directed a thorough probe into purchases made under Ayushman Bharat over the past three years. These irregularities, combined with the administration’s failure to address concerns about the institution’s overall functioning, led to the decision to suspend both Dr Sahare and Dr Nayak Minister Jaiswal emphasised that medical professionals must work with a sense of service and integrity. “Our priority is to ensure that public healthcare institutions like CIMS are run efficiently, with a commitment to service and transparency,” he added, underscoring the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward administrative failure.