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Four Senior IAS transferred in Gujarat, Shahmeena Husain appointed Principal Secretary of Narmada Water Resources

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Gujarat government has announced the transfer of three high-ranking IAS officers on Monday.


Dhananjay Dwivedi Appointed as Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department
Dhananjay Dwivedi, a seasoned 1998-batch IAS officer, is set to take on the role of Principal Secretary in the Health and Family Welfare Department, replacing Manoj Aggarwal, who is due to retire on October 31.

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Shahmeena Husain Takes Over as Principal Secretary of Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department
Shahmeena Husain, the Commissioner of Health, Medical Services, and Medical Education, has been transferred and appointed as the Principal Secretary of the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply, and Kalpsar Department, succeeding Dhananjay Dwivedi.

Harshad Patel Assumes Role as Commissioner of Health
In another key appointment, Harshad Patel, the Commissioner of Youth and Cultural Activities, has been designated as the new Commissioner of Health.


Alok Kumar Pandey Assumes Additional Charge
Alok Kumar Pandey, the Commissioner of Relief in the revenue department, will hold the additional charge of the post previously occupied by Harshad Patel in Youth and Cultural Activities.

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