Imphal: Manipur officials tapped Dr. Supriya Laifangbam to lead the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences. She currently serves as the institution’s Professor of Microbiology and Dean of Academics. The state government confirmed the appointment after a selection committee meeting on October 5, 2026. The job is hers.
An order from the Under Secretary of the Department of Personnel confirmed the Governor of Manipur approved the move. She takes the post with immediate effect. Her tenure lasts for three years. The position pays according to Level 16 of the Manipur Pay Matrix, plus a monthly special allowance of Rs. 10,000. Regulators will review her performance throughout the three-year stretch to ensure she meets all applicable rules.
JNIMS has operated without a permanent head for too long. Administration standards sagged. The teaching staff grew restless, pushing officials to pick a director from the existing faculty ranks. Regarding the need for stable leadership, the administration order noted that the school had been "functioning without a regular Director for a considerable period" before today's announcement.
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