Health Department Notice Allows Non‑Medical Faculty for RINPAS Head

Despite the objections raised by the opposition, the Jharkhand Health Department issued a separate notification on 14 October 2024 that expanded eligibility for the RINPAS director role to include non‑medical faculty. The circular effectively opened the post to candidates without a medical background, a move Marandi described as both impractical and contrary to the NMC’s subordinate rules. Critics argue that the decision appears to serve political interests rather than uphold the institute’s academic standards.