Quick Info
| Profession | Doctor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/08/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Gandhi Nagar, district Yadgir, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Dr. M. Srinivas
01/05/2026
Dr. M. Srinivas transitioned from his role as Director of AIIMS, New Delhi to become a full-time member of NITI Aayog, effective May 2026. This appointment marks a significant shift from hospital administration to national policy-making, where he succeeded Dr. V.K. Paul.
26/04/2026
The Government of India officially appointed Dr. M. Srinivas, the Director of AIIMS New Delhi, as a member of NITI Aayog. The announcement was made by AIIMS New Delhi on Sunday following the official government order, confirming his transition from hospital administration to national policy leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being appointed as the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in September 2022 for a term of five years; Appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog in May 2026 |
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| Specialization | Pediatric Surgery |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | PU College in Yadgir, Karnataka |
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| MBBS | Ballari Medical College and Research Centre, Bellary, India |
| MCH Degree | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| PG | JJM Medical College Davangere |
Personal Life
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| College/University | PU College in Yadgir, Karnataka, Ballari Medical College and Research Centre, Bellary, India, JJM Medical College Davangere, AIIMS, New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ashappa (a retired tehsildar) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Dr Nagaraj (dentist) |
Career
| Current Position | Full-time Member of NITI Aayog |
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| Appointment Date | 01/05/2026 |
| Term Length | Full-time member |
| Previous Position | Director of AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Prior Role | Professor and Head of Pediatric Surgery Department at AIIMS, Delhi |
| Joined AIIMS | 1994 |
| Previous Appointment Date | 23/09/2022 |
| Previous Term Length | Five years or until attaining age 65 years |
| Prior Position | Dean and Pediatric Surgeon at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became AIIMS director for a five-year term from September 2022. | |
| 2. Served as a Professor in pediatric surgery at AIIMS, Delhi. | |
| 3. Appointed Dean at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad in 2016. | |
| 4. Took over as AIIMS Director in September 2022 after Randeep Guleria. | |
| 5. Emphasizes establishing institutions for enduring success. | |
| 6. Instrumental in enhancing ESIC Hyderabad, leading to AIIMS Director role. | |
| 7. Nagaraj, a dentist, is an inspiration for younger peers. | |
| 8. Introduced several transformative changes at ESIC Medical College and Hospital. | |
| 9. Initiated development of new medical colleges under ESI Corporation. | |
| 10. Started more than 10 new medical colleges and postgraduate and super specialty courses. | |
| 11. Obtained NABH accreditation for ESIC hospital at Hyderabad. | |
| 12. Serves over 18,000 patients daily at AIIMS-Delhi. | |
| 13. Authored around 200 research papers. | |
| 14. Received several Gold medals and Awards during his education. | |
| 15. Member of 15 professional organizations and awarded fellowships by many. | |
| 16. Completed prestigious fellowship from Children’s Research Center, Dublin, Ireland. | |
| 17. Succeeded Dr. V.K. Paul as a full-time member of NITI Aayog in May 2026. |