Prof. (Dr.) Atul Goel
Directorate General of Health
Chairman,National Council for Clinical Establishment
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Message From Chairman
The Directorate General of Health Services (Dte.GHS) is a repository of technical knowledge concerning Health Care, Medical Education and Public Health. It is an attached organisation of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Dte.GHS is headed by Director General of Health Services (DGHS), an officer of Central Health Services, who renders technical advice on all technical matters to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Directorate co-ordinates with the Health Directorates of all States/UTs for implementation of various National Health Programmes through its Regional Offices of Health and Family Welfare. The Dte.GHS oversees the functioning of Central Government Hospitals and their management. It also addresses health concerns of the people through its associated Offices/Institutes spread all over the country.Additionally, the Dte.GHS also overseas the working of National Council Secretariat responsible for implementing Clinical Establishments(Registration & Regulation) Act, 2010.
