The Government of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday carried out a minor administrative reshuffle involving several senior IAS officers, with important changes at the district collector level and across key state departments.
As part of the transfer orders issued with immediate effect, Sagili Shan Mohan, who had been serving as Collector of Kakinada district, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB).
He replaces C.M. Saikanth Varma, who has now been posted as Collector and District Magistrate of Guntur district.
The reshuffle also affects administration in four districts, along with new appointments in school education and industrial infrastructure.
Shan Mohan Moves to Economic Development Board
Sagili Shan Mohan’s appointment to the economic development board is being seen as an important move because the APEDB plays a critical role in attracting investments, coordinating industrial policy and supporting economic planning in the state.
His transfer from district administration to a strategic economic institution reflects the government’s focus on strengthening investment-led governance.
C.M. Saikanth Varma Posted as Guntur Collector
C.M. Saikanth Varma, who was serving as CEO of APEDB, has now been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Guntur district.
He replaces Thameem Ansariya, who has been shifted to a major education-related role.
Thameem Ansariya Appointed Director of School Education
Former Guntur Collector and 2015 batch IAS officer Thameem Ansariya A has been appointed Director of School Education.
This post assumes significance as Andhra Pradesh continues implementing reforms in public education, digital classrooms and learning outcome monitoring.
Dinesh Kumar Shifted to APIIC
A.S. Dinesh Kumar, who was serving as Collector of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, has been posted as Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC).
Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation plays a major role in industrial land development, infrastructure planning and industrial promotion across the state.
He replaces Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore.
Abhishikth Kishore Posted as Visakhapatnam Collector
Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore, who was serving as MD of APIIC, has been posted as Collector and District Magistrate of Visakhapatnam.
He replaces M.N. Harendhira Prasad, who has now been transferred to another district.
Harendhira Prasad Becomes Kakinada Collector
M.N. Harendhira Prasad, earlier serving as Visakhapatnam Collector, has now been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Kakinada district.
This completes the administrative cycle created by Shan Mohan’s movement to APEDB.
Nishanti T Posted as Collector of Alluri Sitharama Raju District
T. Nishanti, who was serving as Joint Collector of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, has been promoted and posted as Collector and District Magistrate of Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
Her appointment fills the vacancy created by Dinesh Kumar’s transfer.
Konaseema Joint Collector Arrangement Ordered
The state government also directed that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collectorate should make interim arrangements for handling responsibilities related to the post of Joint Collector and Additional District Magistrate.
This indicates that a separate posting for the district may follow later.
Full List of IAS Transfers in Andhra Pradesh
- Sagili Shan Mohan – CEO, Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board
- C.M. Saikanth Varma – Collector & District Magistrate, Guntur
- Thameem Ansariya A – Director of School Education
- A.S. Dinesh Kumar – MD, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
- Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore – Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam
- M.N. Harendhira Prasad – Collector & District Magistrate, Kakinada
- T. Nishanti – Collector & District Magistrate, Alluri Sitharama Raju District
Administrative Focus on Governance and Development
Officials indicate that the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening:
- District administration
- Investment promotion
- Industrial development
- Education governance
- Administrative coordination
The transfers come at a time when Andhra Pradesh is focusing on accelerating industrial projects, district administration reforms and sectoral governance improvements.
