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Lt Gen CG Muralidharan Assumes Office as Director General of Medical Services (Army) — UPSC Current Affairs | October 19, 2025
Lt Gen CG Muralidharan Assumes Office as Director General of Medical Services (Army)
Lt Gen CG Muralidharan has assumed the role of Director General of Medical Services (Army), succeeding Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair. His priorities include ensuring holistic medical care and strengthening medical preparedness in the face of evolving security challenges, making this relevant for UPSC GS2 and GS3.
Ministry of Defence Lt Gen CG Muralidharan Assumes Office as Director General of Medical Services (Army) Posted On: 18 OCT 2025 6:46PM by PIB Delhi Lt Gen CG Muralidharan has taken over as the Director General of Medical Services (Army) from Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair, AVSM, VSM, who superannuated on 30 September 2025 after rendering more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation. An alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Lt Gen Muralidharan was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps in 1987. A renowned radiologist, the General Officer has had an illustrious career marked by a fine balance of command, staff and instructional appointments. He has served across various medical echelons in the Northern and Western theatres, gaining rich operational and administrative experience in diverse environments. As the head of the Army Medical Services, Lt Gen Muralidharan will focus on ensuring holistic medical care for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. Strengthening medical preparedness of forward medical establishments in the context of evolving security challenges, technological advancements, and the changing character of modern warfare will be among his key priorities. Under his leadership, the Army Medical Corps will continue its steadfast commitment to providing world-class healthcare to the Armed Forces community, upholding its noble motto — “Sarve Santu Niramayah” — ensuring health and wellbeing for all. **** SR/NIRMIT (Release ID: 2180769)
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Ministry of Defence Lt Gen CG Muralidharan Assumes Office as Director General of Medical Services (Army) Posted On: 18 OCT 2025 6:46PM by PIB Delhi Lt Gen CG Muralidharan has taken over as the Director General of Medical Services (Army) from Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair, AVSM, VSM, who superannuated on 30 September 2025 after rendering more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation. An alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Lt Gen Muralidharan was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps in 1987. A renowned radiologist, the General Officer has had an illustrious career marked by a fine balance of command, staff and instructional appointments. He has served across various medical echelons in the Northern and Western theatres, gaining rich operational and administrative experience in diverse environments. As the head of the Army Medical Services, Lt Gen Muralidharan will focus on ensuring holistic medical care for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. Strengthening medical preparedness of forward medical establishments in the context of evolving security challenges, technological advancements, and the changing character of modern warfare will be among his key priorities. Under his leadership, the Army Medical Corps will continue its steadfast commitment to providing world-class healthcare to the Armed Forces community, upholding its noble motto — “Sarve Santu Niramayah” — ensuring health and wellbeing for all. **** SR/NIRMIT (Release ID: 2180769)
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Prelims Facts (Factual Knowledge)

  1. DGMS (Army) new appointment: Lt Gen CG Muralidharan
  2. AFMC location: Pune
  3. Year of Commissioning of Lt Gen Muralidharan: 1987
  4. Previous DGMS (Army): Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair
  5. Retirement date of Lt Gen Nair: 30 September 2025
  6. Army Medical Corps motto: Sarve Santu Niramayah

Mains Angles (Analytical Discussion)

  1. Role of Army Medical Services in ensuring healthcare for armed forces personnel and veterans.
  2. Challenges and priorities for the Army Medical Services in the context of evolving security challenges and modern warfare.
  3. Significance of 'Sarve Santu Niramayah' in the context of healthcare provision by the Armed Forces.

Essay Themes (Critical Thinking)

Healthcare for Armed Forces Personnel: Challenges and Way Forward

The Role of Medical Services in National Security

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