https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

MHA Abolishes Adviser Role, Empanels IAS Pawan Kotwal As the 1st Chief Secretary of Ladakh!

Until now, Ladakh has operated with an adviser to the LG, a position typically held by an IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre
Indian Masterminds Stories

In a significant administrative shift, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has abolished the position of Adviser to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in Ladakh and established the post of Chief Secretary to replace it. This change mirrors a similar restructuring previously implemented in Chandigarh, another Union Territory.

Until now, Ladakh has operated with an adviser to the LG, a position typically held by an IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre. With this new development, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer, who has been serving as Adviser to the LG, will now assume the role of the first Chief Secretary of Ladakh.

This transition marks a historic milestone in the governance structure of Ladakh, signaling a shift toward a more conventional administrative framework akin to other Union Territories. The move is expected to streamline governance and align Ladakh’s administrative setup with evolving requirements.

The creation of the Chief Secretary post underscores the MHA’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency of governance in Ladakh, a region of strategic importance and cultural significance.

Who is IAS Pawan Kotwal?

Dr. Pawan Kotwal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch from the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, holds an MBBS degree. Throughout his career, he has held various significant positions, including Deputy Commissioner roles in multiple districts and Principal Secretary for Health & Medical Education, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Revenue, Planning & Monitoring Departments in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

In June 2023, Dr. Kotwal assumed the position of Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, overseeing key portfolios such as Home, Revenue, and Finance. Additionally, he serves as the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, contributing to the region’s educational development. His extensive administrative experience and medical background have been instrumental in implementing reforms and initiatives across various sectors in Ladakh.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
bureaucracy news
Major Bureaucratic Reforms on the Anvil as Centre Hires Consultant to Map Bottlenecks & Draft Roadmap - Details Inside
MTNL
MTNL Defaults on ₹8,585 Cr Bank Loans from Seven PSU Banks; Debt Soars to ₹34,484 Cr
HSL CMD Khatri
Upskill to Stay Ahead: HSL CMD Cmde Khatri’s Call to Maritime Sector at BIMSTEC 2025
IPS A.B
HC Clears Former Top Cop: Andhra Ends All Legal Action Against IPS Venkateswara Rao
Minister Sonowal
Hydrogen Tug Project Gets Boost as Minister Sonowal Backs Hindustan Shipyard (HSL)’s Vision - Details Inside
IOCL and SJVN
PESB Invites Applications for Director Posts in IOCL and SJVN; Deadlines Set for August 11
IREDA logo 1
IREDA Seeks Shareholder Nod to Raise Borrowing Limit to ₹1.5 Lakh Crore; Pushes for Massive RE Financing
Indian Police Services IPS Officer
Punjab Promotes 8 IPS Officers to DGP Rank, Now Has Nation’s Highest Number of Top-Rank Police Officers
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
promila gupta
The Secret of The Secret – How To Make The Universe Conspire For You
AI 171 CRASH
AAIB Initial Probe In AI-171 Crash Questioned By Aviation Experts
Ravi Kapoor
Why Ex-IRS Officer Ravi Kapoor Walked Away from Power
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-14 at 15.58
The Economist Who Became an IFS Officer
How Abhimanyu Gahlaut balanced global economics and civil services dreams to crack UPSC with AIR 38
Disha Dwivedi UPSC
How Disha Dwivedi Conquered UPSC on Her Sixth Attempt
Disha Dwivedi’s UPSC journey from five prelims failures to securing AIR 672 in 2024 showcases strategic...
Sushmitha and Ishwarya Ramanathan
Their Home Was Washed Away — Sushmitha & Ishwarya Built a Legacy Instead
Sushmitha and Ishwarya lost their home to the 2004 tsunami. But with books, belief, and each other, they...
Social Media
Standing Leopard
Leopard Stuns Internet by Standing on Two Legs Like a Meerkat
A rare video of a leopard standing on two legs in Kruger Park stuns viewers and goes viral across social...
G S Roshni
Kerala’s Fearless Forest Officer G.S. Roshni Rescues 16-Foot King Cobra with Bare Hands, Garners Praise & Critique
Beat Forest Officer G.S. Roshni’s first-ever king cobra rescue goes viral, earning her the title of ‘Green...
Kaziranga Baby Elephant
Chotu the Baby Elephant Reunited with Mother in Kaziranga: Retired IFS Officer’s Post Goes Viral
A baby elephant's emotional reunion with its mother in Kaziranga, shared by retired IFS officer Susanta...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
bureaucracy news
Major Bureaucratic Reforms on the Anvil as Centre Hires Consultant to Map Bottlenecks & Draft Roadmap - Details Inside
MTNL
MTNL Defaults on ₹8,585 Cr Bank Loans from Seven PSU Banks; Debt Soars to ₹34,484 Cr
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
promila gupta
AI 171 CRASH
Ravi Kapoor
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT