Jaipur: In a major administrative overhaul, the Rajasthan government has issued transfer and posting orders for a total of 34 officers, including 25 IAS and 9 IPS officials. This reshuffle comes just days after a previous transfer involving 64 IPS officers on March 14, highlighting the state’s ongoing efforts to optimize governance across departments and districts.
The latest order, issued by the state administration, includes significant postings at the top echelons of both the IAS and IPS cadres. Key appointments range from Additional Chief Secretaries (ACS) to Principal Secretaries and Superintendent of Police positions in critical districts.
IAS Officers: Key Appointments and Transfers
Top-Level Administrative Changes
Several senior IAS officers have been entrusted with critical responsibilities in the state administration –
- Akhil Arora has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Jaipur.
- Aparna Arora has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Jaipur.
- Shreya Guha is now Director General, Harish Chandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration (HCM-RIPA), Jaipur.
- Praveen Gupta will serve as Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Other Senior Positions
- Ajitabh Sharma appointed as Chairman, Board of Revenue, Ajmer.
- Alok Gupta posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Urban Development and Housing, Jaipur.
- Nikhil Kumar entrusted as Additional Chief Secretary for both the Department of Administrative Reforms and Coordination, and Department of Information Technology and Communication.
- Rajesh Kumar Yadav appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Department of School Education and Panchayati Raj (Elementary Education).
- Hemant Kumar Gera designated Principal Secretary, Department of Public Health Engineering and Ground Water, Jaipur.
- T. Ravikant assigned Principal Secretary, Department of Revenue and Colonization.
- Bhawani Singh Detha appointed Principal Secretary, Department of Transport, and Chairman, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation.
- Vikas Sitaram Bhale assigned as Principal Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Gopalan.
Specialized Departmental Appointments
- Dr. Devashish Prusty – Chairman, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Jaipur.
- Krishna Kunal – Government Secretary, Department of Rural Development.
- Dr. Neeraj Kumar Pawan – Director General, Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Institute, Jaipur.
- Dr. Samit Sharma – Government Secretary, Department of Cooperation; Registrar of Cooperatives.
- Dr. Alok Ranjan Malik – Government Secretary & Commissioner, Department of Science and Technology.
- Dr. Jogaram – Government Secretary & Commissioner, Department of Panchayati Raj.
- P. Chandra Kishan – Government Secretary, Department of Labour, Factories, and Boiler Inspection (ESI).
- P. Lakshmi – Additional Director, Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited, Udaipur.
- Poonam – Government Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development.
- Ms. Aarti Dogra – Government Secretary, Department of Energy; Chairperson of Discoms.
- Ved Prakash Kumar – Divisional Commissioner, Jaipur.
- I. Anandi – Commissioner, Department of Commercial Taxes.
- Shubhra Tyagi – Government Secretary, Department of Tourism, Art, Literature, Culture, and Archaeology.
IPS Officers: Strategic Transfers and Leadership Assignments
Alongside IAS changes, 9 IPS officers were reassigned to strengthen law enforcement and administrative oversight in key districts –
- Choonaram Jat – Superintendent of Police (SP), Barmer.
- Sanjeev Nain – Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
- Yogesh Goyal – Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Jaipur.
- Anil Kumar – Commandant, 5th Battalion, RAC, Jaipur.
- Hanuman Prasad Meena – SP, Jaipur Rural.
- Dharmendra Singh Sagar – SP, Jhunjhunu.
- Piyush Dixit – SP, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jaipur.
- Jyeshtha Maitreyi – SP, Sawai Madhopur.
- Nishchay Prasad M – SP, Churu.
Implications of the Reshuffle
The administrative reshuffle reflects the Rajasthan government’s commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and aligning key officers with departments that match their expertise. By strategically transferring both IAS and IPS officers, the state aims to:
- Ensure better coordination across departments.
- Improve service delivery to citizens.
- Align administrative and law enforcement leadership with ongoing development priorities.
This reshuffle also emphasizes accountability and performance by placing experienced officers in critical departments such as Public Works, Mines & Petroleum, Urban Development, Transport, School Education, and Energy.
Observations and Patterns
- The state has focused on top leadership in urban centers like Jaipur, Ajmer, and Udaipur, reflecting strategic administrative priorities.
- IPS postings indicate a focus on crime management, traffic control, anti-corruption initiatives, and district-level law enforcement.
- Several officers hold dual responsibilities, highlighting a trend of multi-department oversight to ensure integrated policy implementation.
Conclusion
The latest transfers in Rajasthan mark a decisive step toward enhancing administrative efficiency and governance quality. With top IAS and IPS officers positioned in crucial departments and districts, the state government is reinforcing its commitment to effective governance and public service delivery across Rajasthan.
