Bhopal/New Delhi: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 24 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including the Collectors of 11 key districts. The move, aimed at revamping district-level administration and streamlining governance, is seen as a preparatory step ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and ongoing development scheme reviews.
Key Collector-Level Transfers:
- Suresh Kumar, previously Collector of Panna, has been appointed as Divisional Commissioner (OSD cum) of Morena (Chambal Division).
- Usha Parmar, Additional Commissioner (Revenue), Bhopal Division, has replaced Kumar as Panna Collector.
- Neeraj Kumar Vashisht is the new Collector of Pandhurna.
- Sheelendra Singh, former Collector of Chhindwara, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department.
- Neha Marvya, earlier Collector of Dindori, is now Director, Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes Department.
- Sanjeev Srivastava, who was Bhind Collector, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Public Works Department.
- Sanskriti Jain has been appointed Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation.
Districts with New Collectors:
- Panna
- Pandhurna
- Seoni
- Morena
- Dindori
- Alirajpur
- Niwari
- Bhind
- Singrauli
- Chhindwara
- Ratlam
The names of some newly appointed Collectors in Seoni, Alirajpur, Niwari, Singrauli, and Ratlam were listed separately in the government’s official order.
Context Behind the Transfers
Sources suggest that the reshuffle is driven by multiple strategic priorities, including:
- Performance-based alignment of officers to departments.
- Upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2026, requiring streamlined district administration.
- Accelerated implementation of ongoing state and central government schemes.
This transfer list highlights the state’s intent to optimize governance, improve on-ground delivery of services, and ensure accountability and efficiency across districts.
What’s Next?
With many officers now taking up roles in urban development, social welfare, and revenue, the impact of this administrative overhaul will likely be seen in the pace of infrastructure, scheme execution, and electoral preparedness in Madhya Pradesh.
