In a significant administrative move on New Year’s eve, the Rajasthan state government has made key administrative changes. Following the lifting of the ban on transfers in government departments, the Bhajanlal government has announced the transfer of 8 senior IAS officers. The announcement came on December 31, 2024, marking the last day of the year with notable reshuffles within the state administration.
The list of transferred officers includes Praveen Gupta, Bhaskar Atmaram Sawant, Manju Rajpal, Debashish Pratishtha, Kumar Pal Gautam, Vishram Meena, Siddharth Sihag, and Tikamchand Bohra.
Key highlights from the transfers include:
- Praveen Gupta, who was serving as the Principal Secretary of the Public Works Department (PWD), has been promoted to the position of Additional Chief Secretary of PWD.
- Siddharth Sihag, previously Joint Secretary to the Chief Minister, has now been appointed as Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, a significant promotion that brings him closer to the decision-making core of the government.
Other officers, including Bhaskar Atmaram Sawant, Manju Rajpal, Debashish Pratishtha, Kumar Pal Gautam, Vishram Meena, and Tikamchand Bohra, have also received new assignments, though the exact reasons for these changes remain undisclosed.
These transfers are believed to be part of a broader administrative reshuffle aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s governance.
