OFFICE OF CEO
Note from CEO
Dr. Dharmendra Singh Gangwar, Chief Executive Officer of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), is a seasoned leader in public health, governance, and institutional development, with over 35 years of experience across national and international platforms. A former Secretary to the Government of India and a distinguished member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), he brings a strategic, systems-driven approach to advancing healthcare institutions of national importance.
Chief Executive Officer
With a medical degree (MBBS) from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, Dr. Gangwar offers a rare blend of clinical insight and administrative leadership. Over the course of his career, he has held key positions in the Government of India, the Government of Bihar, international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), and public sector enterprises driving large-scale reforms and strengthening healthcare delivery frameworks.
As Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, he played a crucial role during one of the most defining periods in modern healthcare, the COVID-19 pandemic. In his capacity as Chief Financial Officer, he oversaw a healthcare budget exceeding ₹82,000 crore, ensuring efficient deployment of resources across national health missions, AIIMS institutions, and other central medical establishments. His stewardship contributed to reinforcing both operational resilience and fiscal accountability across the public health system.
Dr. Gangwar’s leadership philosophy is anchored in integrity, evidence-based decision-making, and institution-building. His areas of expertise include public health policy, financial governance, regulatory systems, and strategic planning enabling him to lead complex organizations with clarity and purpose.
At RGCIRC, he is focused on strengthening the institute’s identity as a centre of excellence that seamlessly integrates advanced oncology care with compassion and accessibility. His approach emphasizes enhancing patient experience, expanding equitable access to treatment, and reinforcing the institute’s role in research, education, and innovation. He is particularly committed to positioning RGCIRC as a future-ready institution leveraging technology, data-driven care models, and global collaborations to meet the evolving demands of oncology.
Alongside his responsibilities at RGCIRC, Dr. Gangwar serves as President of AIIMS Rewari, Haryana, contributing to the growth of medical education and tertiary care.
He has further honed his leadership perspective through executive training programs at globally renowned institutions, including the Harvard Kennedy School, Duke University, and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Vision Statement
To Provide Affordable Oncological Care Of International Standard And Help To Eliminate Cancer From India Through Research, Education, Prevention & Patient Care.