In a significant administrative overhaul, the Jharkhand government has transferred 15 IAS officers, including newly promoted officials, reshuffling key positions across various departments.
Among the major appointments, 2000 batch IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was awaiting posting, has been named Secretary of the Department of Information Technology and e-Governance. She will also serve as the CEO of Jharkhand Communication Network Limited (JCNL). However, her appointment is under scrutiny, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has petitioned the special PMLA court to prevent her posting due to an ongoing trial related to the MGNREGA scam and money laundering. The court’s verdict on the matter is expected on February 21, 2025.
Other key changes include:
Mast Ram Meena (1996 batch IAS): Relieved of his role in the Planning and Development Department; will now focus solely on Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Kripanand Jha (2005 batch IAS): Transferred from Transport to Secretary, ST/SC, Minorities, and Backward Class Department.
Vipra Bhal (2006 batch IAS): Moved from Secretary, Information Technology & E-Governance, to Secretary, Transport Department.
Arwa Rajkamal: Given additional charge of Secretary, Mining and Geological Department, Industry, and Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation.
Jitendra Kumar: Shifted from Secretary, Mining, to Secretary, Labour, Employment, and Training.
Mukesh Kumar: Reassigned from Labour Secretary to Secretary, Planning and Development.
Rajeshwari B: Appointed Special Secretary, Finance Department.
Saurav Kumar Bhuvania: Named Managing Director, Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation Ltd.
Vijay Kumar Sinha: Excise Commissioner, also MD, Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation.
Preeti Rani: Appointed Joint Secretary, Industries Department.
Rajesh Prasad: Assigned as Director, Secondary Education.
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Newly appointed IAS officers:
Kanchan Singh: CEO, Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society.
Dhananjaya Kumar Singh: Joint Secretary, Finance.
Sita Pushpa: Joint Secretary, School Education & Literacy Department.
Vijay Kumar Sinha: Excise Commissioner.