On superannuation of Director General (DG) of state health and family welfare department, Dr RK Pandey on Monday, Dr Amita Upreti took over as the new DG of state health services. The new DG would remain posted on this coveted position till the year 2021. On the day a simple ceremony was organised at the health directorate. Speaking on the occasion, the secretary, health services, Nitesh Kumar Jha said that Dr Pandey played a key role in unification of hospitals on the standards of IPHS during his short stint. He said that Dr Pandey was also instrumental for bringing in a policy for Information Technology in the department. The mission director NHM, Yugal Kishore Pant also appreciated the outgoing DG and said that he was a hardworking officer. He also expressed hope that the new DG, Dr Upreti would carry forward the good works started by Dr Pandey. On the occasion, the chief medical officers (CMO) of all districts and officers of National Health Mission were present.