5 IAS Officers and 1 PCS Officer Transferred in Punjab, Alok Shekhar Made ACS-cum-Financial Commissioner, Cooperation

The Punjab government has recently transferred five IAS officers and one PCS officer, making key administrative changes.

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List of IAS Officers Transferred:

1. Mr. Alok Shekhar (1994-batch IAS officer)
   • Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner, Cooperation.
   • Given additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs, replacing Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
2. Ms. Jaspreet Talwar (1995-batch IAS officer)
   • Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Planning.
   • Given additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Mines & Geology, relieving Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
   • Also takes charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Jails, and Additional Chief Secretary, Justice, replacing Mr. Alok Shekhar.
3. Mr. Ajit Balaji Joshi (2003-batch IAS officer)
   • Appointed as Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayats.
   • Given additional charge as Administrative Secretary, Taxation, relieving Ms. Jaspreet Talwar.
4. Mr. Basant Garg (2005-batch IAS officer)
   • Appointed as Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
5. Mr. Dilraj Singh (2005-batch IAS officer)
   • Appointed as Administrative Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs.
   • Given additional charges as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration, and Commissioner, Gurudwara Elections, Punjab, relieving Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.

These administrative reshuffles are expected to enhance governance and streamline departmental functions across Punjab.

The Official Order:

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