The Telangana government has transferred 12 IAS officers as part of an administrative reshuffle, assigning new responsibilities across urban development, energy, rural administration, health, welfare and other departments. Jayesh Ranjan, who was serving as Special Chief Secretary for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area and Urban Development within HMDA limits, has been appointed Special Chief Secretary for Environment, Forests, Science and Technology (EFS&T).
The changes also include new postings for senior officials in the Energy, Panchayat Raj, Revenue, Transport and Health departments, along with several additional charges.
Key IAS Transfers and Appointments
The major changes announced by the state government include:
Jayesh Ranjan: Transferred as Special Chief Secretary for Environment, Forests, Science and Technology. He will also hold the full additional charge of Director General of EPTRI, replacing Shailaja Ramaiyer.
Vikas Raj: Transferred from the Transport, Roads and Buildings Department to become Special Chief Secretary for Energy, replacing Navin Mittal.
A. Vani Prasad: Given full additional charge of Special Chief Secretary for Sports and Director of Heritage Telangana. She will take over these responsibilities from Jayesh Ranjan.
Navin Mittal: Appointed Special Chief Secretary for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, Rural Sanitation and Rural Social Audit, replacing M. Dana Kishore.
Shailaja Ramaiyer: Appointed Principal Secretary for Revenue (Endowments).
Rahul Bojja: Given full additional charge of Principal Secretary for Tribal Welfare, relieving Sabyasachi Ghosh of the responsibility. He will continue to hold the additional charge of Principal Secretary for BC Welfare.
Ilambarithi K.: Appointed Secretary for Transport, Roads and Buildings, replacing Vikas Raj. He will also hold the additional charge of Commissioner of Transport and continue as Secretary for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries.
Changes in Hyderabad Metropolitan Administration
The reshuffle also brings changes to the administration of Hyderabad’s metropolitan region.
Sarfaraz Ahmad, Metropolitan Commissioner of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), has been given full additional charge of Secretary for Metropolitan Area and Urban Development within HMDA limits.
He will also serve as Special Officer for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, taking over these responsibilities from Jayesh Ranjan.
Health and Welfare Departments See New Assignments
The government has also revised responsibilities in the health and welfare sectors.
Shruti Ojha: Appointed Special Secretary for Women, Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens.
Md. Musharraf Ali Faruqui: Transferred from his position as Chairman and Managing Director of Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited to Director of Health and Family Welfare. He will also hold the additional charge of Director of the Institute of Health and Family Welfare.
Dr. S. Sangeetha Satyanarayana: Transferred from Director of Health and Family Welfare to Director of Women, Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens, replacing Shruti Ojha.
Jitesh V. Patil: Chairman and Managing Director of TGSPDCL, given full additional charge as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of TGREDCO, relieving Faruqui of that responsibility.
Faruqui has also been assigned full additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited.
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Focus on Administrative Realignment
The reshuffle brings changes across several major departments and public-sector organisations, including urban development, energy, rural services, transport, health and social welfare.
The reassignment of senior officers is intended to realign administrative responsibilities and ensure continuity across the state’s departments and institutions.