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Key IAS Appointed across Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Punjab; Check List

Several key IAS officers have been appointed to crucial administrative roles across Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Punjab. Notable appointments include Vivek Pratap Singh as Principal Secretary to the Punjab Governor, Ashwani Kumar as Director of DITEC in Assam, and C R Prasanna as Secretary to the Governor of Chhattisgarh. 


Chhattisgarh: C R Prasanna Appointed Secretary to Governor Amid Reshuffle

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The Chhattisgarh government has executed a major administrative reshuffle, assigning key IAS officers to new roles to enhance departmental coordination and efficiency.

  • C R Prasanna (2004-batch IAS officer), currently serving as Secretary, Co-operatives, has been appointed as Secretary to the Governor.
  • S Prakash (2005-batch IAS officer) has been designated Secretary, Transport, with an additional charge as Commissioner, Transport.
  • Yashwant Kumar (2007-batch IAS officer) has been assigned the role of Secretary, Village Industries, along with additional responsibility as Secretary, Parliamentary Works Department.

Assam: Ashwani Kumar to Lead Digital Transformation as DITEC Director


Ashwani Kumar, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed as the Director of the Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication (DITEC). His leadership is expected to drive key initiatives in e-governance, cybersecurity, and digital innovation across the state.

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Punjab: Vivek Pratap Singh Appointed Principal Secretary to Governor

Vivek Pratap Singh, a 1996-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Known for his extensive experience in governance and administration, Singh will initially work alongside IAS officer Kakumanu Siva Prasad before assuming full charge following Prasad’s departure.

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