The Maharashtra state government has announced the transfer and posting of several top-ranking Indian Administrative Service (IAS) personnel in a significant administrative overhaul. This strategic move intends to improve administrative efficiency and serve the demands of the state better. The following are the significant appointments:

• Asheesh Sharma, the former principal secretary to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has taken up the pivotal role of Commissioner, State Tax (Goods and Services Tax) in Mumbai. His vast experience is expected to contribute to the effective implementation of tax policies in the state capital.
• Pravin Puri, who previously held the position of Joint Secretary in the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, has been reassigned as the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in Pune. This move underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the needs and rights of persons with disabilities.
• Deepak Taware, the Chief Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation in Pune, has been appointed as the Commissioner for the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme. His expertise is expected to be instrumental in managing employee welfare and insurance programs effectively.
• Vikas Pansare, formerly the head of the Ahmednagar district caste verification panel, has assumed the role of Additional Divisional Commissioner in the Konkan Division. His appointment is crucial for addressing regional development and administrative priorities.
• Aman Mittal, the former Managing Director of the Maharashtra Petrochemicals Corporation, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Water Supply and Sanitation Department. His experience will contribute to the department’s efforts in ensuring access to clean water and sanitation services.
• Dr. Bhausaheb Dangade, an IAS officer of the 2011 batch, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Maharashtra Petrochemicals Corporation Limited in Mumbai. His leadership is expected to steer the corporation toward new heights of success.
• Shridhar Dube, an IAS officer of the 2014 batch, has been posted as the Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Co-operative Marketing Federation in Mumbai, emphasising the importance of cooperative marketing in the state.
• Dr. Indurani Jakhar, an IAS officer of the 2016 batch, has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation in Kalyan. Her role is pivotal in ensuring effective municipal governance in the region.