Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Dr. Venkat Gite Named Vice‑Chancellor of MUHS
A man named Dr. Venkat Gite has been chosen to be the boss of a big health school in Maharashtra, India.
The governor of the state said he would be the new leader for five years.
Dr. Gite used to run a medical college in Nashik and has written many research papers.
The job was empty after the last leader finished his term in October 2025.
Now he will help the university grow and teach students about health and medicine.
Dr Venkat Gite appointed Vice‑Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Appointment announced by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma.
Gite will serve a five‑year tenure.
The post was vacant since Lt. Gen. Dr Madhuri Kanitkar’s term ended on 14 October 2025.
Gite previously served as Dean of Government Medical College, Nashik, and has 53 research papers and six books.
- Who
- Dr Venkat Gite
- What
- Appointed Vice‑Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- When
- Today (announcement date of article)
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To fill the vacancy after the previous VC’s term ended and to bring his experience in medical education and research
- Vice‑Chancellor
- Dr Venkat Gite
- University
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- Tenure
- 5 years
- Appointed by
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
- Previous role
- Dean, Government Medical College, Nashik