Dehradun: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Pushkar Singh Dhami led Uttarakhand government transferred 11 senior officers, including IAS, PCS, and Secretariat Service officers, and made key appointments across the state’s governance structure. The move also included a change in the District Magistrate (DM) of Rudraprayag, a transfer that has generated widespread discussion in administrative circles.
Key Transfers and Appointments
Rudraprayag DM Changes
IAS Prateek Jain, formerly the DM of Rudraprayag, has been relieved of his DM duties.
He has been assigned multiple new responsibilities:
- Managing Director, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN)
- Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission
- Project Director, Namami Gange
IAS Vishal Mishra has been appointed as the new DM of Rudraprayag, replacing Prateek Jain.
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Other Major IAS Appointments
- IAS Sanjay Kumar: Relieved as Director of Employment.
- IAS Saurabh Gaharwar: Appointed Additional Secretary, Industries and Director of Industries; also MD, SIDCUL continues.
- IAS Narendra Singh Bhandari: Appointed Additional Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Council, and Director of Employment.
- IAS Vinod Giri Goswami: Appointed Additional Secretary, Housing and CEO, Bhagirathi River Valley Development Authority.
PCS and Secretariat Service Transfers
- PCS Girdhari Singh Rawat: Additional Secretary, Minority Welfare, and Director, Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Council.
- PCS Trilok Singh Martolia: Additional charge of Chief Manager, Sugar Mill, Kichha.
- PCS Abj Prasad Bajpayee: Reappointed as City Magistrate, Haldwani.
- Kamlesh Mehta: Appointed SDM, Tehri.
- Secretariat Service Officer Ravindra Singh: Additional Secretary, Program Implementation Department.
- Secretariat Service Officer Suresh Joshi: Additional Secretary, Census.
Reappointments and Notable Highlights
Abj Prasad Bajpayee, who previously served as Haldwani’s City Magistrate for a long period, has been reappointed to his former role after a recent transfer that had temporarily replaced him with Gopal Chauhan.
The reshuffle also reflects broader administrative adjustments to strengthen departmental functioning, including the assignment of additional responsibilities to officers in industry, tourism, housing, and employment sectors.
Context and Background
Earlier in October 2025, Uttarakhand had conducted a major reshuffle involving 22 IAS and 21 PCS officers, including DMs, ADMs, and SDMs.
The current reshuffle continues the state government’s efforts to ensure administrative efficiency and responsiveness, amid ongoing discussions and public attention around key officer transfers.
The transfer of Prateek Jain has been particularly discussed due to his prior tenure as Rudraprayag DM and his recent involvement in a religious controversy.
The reshuffle aims to:
- Ensure continuity and efficiency in key governance departments.
- Align officers’ responsibilities with their expertise and administrative priorities.
- Address public and administrative concerns regarding critical postings, especially in Rudraprayag and Haldwani.
This reshuffle is part of the Uttarakhand government’s ongoing efforts to maintain a dynamic administrative structure responsive to developmental and governance priorities.
