SGPGI Faculty Forum Elects New Leadership Team in Lucknow
Elections for the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Faculty Forum concluded on Saturday, with the results ushering in a fresh team to represent the institute's esteemed teachers' body. The electoral process saw active participation from the academic community, marking a significant moment for faculty governance at the premier medical institution.
High Voter Turnout and Election Results
Election officer Prof Uttam Kumar officially announced that 141 faculty members exercised their voting rights, demonstrating robust engagement in the democratic process. The newly elected leadership team is poised to take on key responsibilities in advancing faculty interests and institutional development.
Dr Mohan Gurjar, a distinguished professor in the department of critical care medicine, was elected as the president of the Faculty Forum. In a smooth electoral process, the positions of secretary and treasurer were filled unopposed. Dr Vivek Singh from the radiodiagnosis department secured the secretary role, while Dr Vijai Dutt Upadhyaya from paediatric surgery was elected as treasurer.
Complete List of Newly Elected Members
The election results brought forth a diverse and accomplished team of faculty representatives. In addition to the key office bearers, several other members were elected to the Forum:
- Dr Prabhaker Mishra (Biostatistics and Health Informatics)
- Dr Rudrashish Haldar (Anaesthesiology)
- Dr Punita Lal (Radiotherapy)
- Dr Naveen Garg (Cardiology)
- Dr Rachna Agrawal (Ophthalmology)
- Dr Anant Mehrotra (Neurosurgery)
This comprehensive team represents multiple medical specialties and departments, ensuring broad representation across SGPGI's academic landscape.
Institutional Leadership Extends Congratulations
SGPGI director Prof R K Dhiman personally congratulated the newly elected team and expressed his confidence in their capabilities. He emphasized the importance of their role in strengthening academic collaboration and promoting faculty welfare initiatives.
Prof Dhiman further articulated his hope that the new Faculty Forum would play a proactive and constructive role in contributing to the institute's overall development. Their leadership is expected to foster enhanced academic environments, support faculty needs, and drive institutional excellence forward.
The election marks a new chapter in faculty representation at SGPGI, with the incoming team tasked with addressing both immediate concerns and long-term strategic goals for one of India's leading medical institutes.
