Bhopal: In yet another late-night administrative reshuffle, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred several senior IAS officers and State Police Service officials, signaling ongoing efforts to streamline governance and administration across departments.
The reshuffle, approved late on Tuesday night, includes significant changes at the top bureaucratic level, including key postings in the Public Works Department, Election Commission, Revenue Board, and across the Lokayukta and Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) network.
Major IAS Transfers: Key Departments Reassigned
Sukhveer Singh, an IAS officer of 1997 batch: Relieved from the Election Commission, he has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD). His appointment comes as Neeraj Mandloi, the Additional Chief Secretary, is relieved of his additional charge.
Sanjeev Kumar Jha, an IAS officer of 1996 batch: Currently serving as Member, Revenue Board, Gwalior, Jha has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Madhya Pradesh, replacing Sukhveer Singh.
Raghuraj M R, an IAS officer of 2004 batch: Transferred from the Technical Education, Skill Development and Employment Department, he will now serve as Secretary, Labor Department. With his appointment, Umakant Umrao, Principal Secretary, Minerals, is relieved of additional charge of the Labor Department.
IAS Anil Suchari (SCS: 2006): Currently posted as Secretary, General Administration, Suchari has been appointed as Commissioner of Sagar Division, a key regional administrative post.
Mukesh Chandra Gupta, an IAS officer of 1998 batch: Secretary of the State Human Rights Commission, Gupta has been given additional charge as Member, Revenue Board.
Vivek Kumar Porwal, an IAS officer of 2000 batch: Principal Secretary, Revenue, will now also hold additional charge of Technical Education, Skill Development and Employment Department.
Top-Level Police Reshuffle: 10 Officers Transferred
The reshuffle also extended to officers of the State Police Service, particularly those serving in the Lokayukta and Economic Offenses Wing (EOW). The changes impact critical investigative units in Jabalpur, Ujjain, Gwalior, Bhopal, and Rewa.
Transfer List Highlights-
- Rajesh Kumar Mishra: From SP Lokayukta Gwalior to AIG PHQ
- Samar Verma: From ASP Jabalpur to SP EOW Ujjain
- Anil Vishwakarma: From SP Lokayukta Ujjain to SP EOW Jabalpur
- Pallavi Trivedi: From AIG EOW HQ Bhopal to AIG PHQ
- Sanjay Sahu: From SP Lokayukta Jabalpur to AIG PHQ
- Sunil Patidar: From AIG EOW Bhopal to SP Lokayukta Rewa
- Anjulata Patel: From Deputy Commander SAF Jabalpur to SP Lokayukta Jabalpur
- Yasmin Zehra Jamal: From ASP QD Police HQ PTC Bhauri to AIG PHQ
- Niranjan Sharma: From ASP Gwalior to SP Lokayukta Gwalior
- Anand Yadav: From ASP, Deputy Commissioner, Zone 4 Indore to SP Lokayukta Ujjain
Background: Administrative Movements Anticipated
Sources indicate that plans for these transfers had been under consideration for some time, with a larger reshuffle reportedly on the cards. While only a limited number of officers have been reassigned for now, the changes suggest incremental restructuring may continue in the coming weeks.
On June 27, the Madhya Pradesh Home Department had already issued transfer orders for 39 State Police Service officers, setting the tone for this week’s reshuffle.
