Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan, IAS, has assumed charge as Managing Director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, following his appointment in the recent administrative reshuffle ordered by the Jammu & Kashmir Government.
Khan, who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, has been transferred to the new assignment as part of the government’s administrative changes announced on October 7, 2026. His posting is expected to place him at the helm of NHM’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and implement key health programmes across the Union Territory.
An IAS officer of the 2016 batch, Khan brings administrative experience from his tenure in district administration. His new responsibility involves overseeing the implementation of National Health Mission initiatives, with a focus on improving access to healthcare services and supporting public health programmes.
