The Punjab government has undertaken a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring five IAS officers and one PCS officer to key positions. The changes aim to enhance governance efficiency and streamline departmental operations.
List of IAS Officers Transferred:
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Alok Shekhar (1994-batch IAS officer)
- Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner, Cooperation.
- Given additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs, replacing Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
Jaspreet Talwar (1995-batch IAS officer)
- Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Planning.
- Given additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Mines & Geology, relieving Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
- Also takes charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Jails, and Additional Chief Secretary, Justice, replacing Alok Shekhar.
Ajit Balaji Joshi (2003-batch IAS officer)
- Appointed as Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayats.
- Given additional charge as Administrative Secretary, Taxation, relieving Jaspreet Talwar.
Basant Garg (2005-batch IAS officer)
- Appointed as Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
Dilraj Singh (2005-batch IAS officer)
- Appointed as Administrative Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs.
- Given additional charges as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration, and Commissioner, Gurudwara Elections, Punjab, relieving Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
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This administrative restructuring is expected to bring greater efficiency, improved governance, and streamlined operations across Punjab’s key departments.