The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the transfer and posting of six senior IAS officers to enhance administrative efficiency and governance. A notification issued on Friday detailed the immediate changes, which aim to strengthen key sectors across the Union Territory.
Sanjeev Verma (IAS: AGMUT 2001), currently serving as Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department, has been transferred to the Social Welfare Department as Commissioner/Secretary.
Shailendra Kumar (IAS: AGMUT 1995), Principal Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, has been given the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Floriculture, Parks and Gardens Department, effective January 1, 2025.
Shantmanu (IAS: AGMUT 1991), who was awaiting posting orders, has been appointed Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Higher Education Department, relieving Dr. Rashmi Singh of additional duties. Shantmanu will also handle the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, relieving Santosh D. Vaidya of these responsibilities.
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M. Raju (JAS: AGMUT 2005), previously awaiting a posting, has been named Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department, with the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Department, until further notice.