The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited announced that 20th October, 2023 have appointed Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, IAS (DIN: 07310347) as an Additional Director on the Board of the Bank. Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, IAS (DIN: 07310347) is 2001 AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa- Mizoram-Union Territory) cadre IAS officer. He Completed his MBBS with GOLD MEDAL from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab University, and Chandigarh.

Dr. Bhandari at present is Principal Secretary to Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of UT of J&K and is also holding additional charge of CEO Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board. He has to his credit an administrative and professional expertise of more than two decades. During his illustrious career, he has served on diversely significant and responsible positions like Sub Divisional Magistrate Bhaderwah, Additional District Development Commissioner Kathua, Deputy Commissioner Leh, and Deputy Commissioner Jammu.

Dr. Bhandari has also discharged his duties as Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Commissioner/Secretary to Government of J&K, Health & Medical Education. In the year 2017, Dr. Bhandari was appointed as Divisional Commissioner, Jammu. From 18.01.2018 to 17.09.2018, he served as Private Secretary to Hon'ble Human Resource Minister, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and then from 18.09.2018 as Joint Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

In every sphere of administration, Dr. Bhandari has worked, he has made outstanding contributions in tough and challenging circumstances. Dr. Bhandari brings to stage a treasure of competence, reliability, perspicacity & aptitude.