Regulatory Roles
Clinical establishments, drugs, biomedical waste, PCPNDT, clinical trials, food and radiation safety — enforced with digital transparency.
Dr. VK Das has played a crucial regulatory and oversight role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and accountability of the healthcare system. His regulatory leadership has been marked by strict enforcement of standards, digital transparency, and ethical governance across clinical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical domains.
Key Responsibilities & Positions
Chairperson – UT Clinical Establishments Regulatory Committee
Oversaw registration, compliance, and quality assurance of government and private facilities under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, with robust licensing, audit, and grievance frameworks.
Nodal Authority – Biomedical Waste Management
Enforced the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, including barcoded tracking, empanelment of CBWTFs, and hospital-level training.
Drug Regulation & Pharmacy Oversight
Directed inspections, licensing, and enforcement under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and led drives against spurious drugs and unauthorized selling.
Chairperson – PCPNDT Implementation Committee
Conducted surprise inspections, sealed non-compliant centers, and pursued legal action to prevent female foeticide and uphold gender equity.
Lead Regulator – Clinical Trials & Ethics
Ensured ethical approval and monitoring of all clinical research under Institutional Ethics Committees in line with ICMR guidelines.
Coordinator – Food Safety Initiatives
Collaborated with FSSAI to oversee food inspection in hospital kitchens, public distribution, and nutrition schemes under ICDS and NHM.
Radiation & Imaging Safety
Ensured AERB compliance in all radiology and imaging departments with calibration audits and staff safety training.
Impact achieved
Digitized the licensing and inspection system, improving transparency, response time, and accountability.
Reduced compliance gaps through capacity-building workshops for private health providers.
Strengthened public trust by ensuring ethical practices, patient rights, and environmental safety.
Dr. Das’s multifaceted regulatory roles have ensured a safe, accountable, and ethically governed health system, setting standards not just for compliance but for institutional excellence.