In a major administrative overhaul, the Jharkhand government has carried out a large-scale reshuffle involving 17 IAS officers, bringing significant changes to district-level administration across the state.
The move, announced late Friday night, is aimed at strengthening governance, improving coordination, and ensuring better delivery of public services. As part of the reshuffle, Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been replaced in 17 districts, marking one of the most extensive administrative changes in recent times.
Among the key appointments, Ananya Mittal has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Garhwa, while Megha Bhardwaj has been appointed DC of Pakur. Several other officers have also been given new district responsibilities.
The full list of new Deputy Commissioners includes:
- Rajiv Ranjan – East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur)
- Sandeep Kumar – Latehar
- Ananya Mittal – Garhwa
- Dileshwar Mahto – Gumla
- Megha Bhardwaj – Pakur
- Lokesh Mishra – Godda
- Shashi Prakash Singh – Deoghar
- Utkarsh Gupta – Koderma
- Hemant Sati – Hazaribagh
- Manish Kumar – West Singhbhum (Chaibasa)
- Rituraj – Ramgarh
- Ravi Anand – Chatra
- Deepak Kumar Dubey – Sahibganj
- Dilip Pratap Singh Shekhawat – Palamu
- Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania – Khunti
- Sandeep Kumar Meena – Lohardaga
- Alok Kumar – Jamtara
Notably, five officers have been promoted from Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) roles to Deputy Commissioner positions, reflecting the government’s focus on recognising experience at the district level.
In addition, several officers from key departments have been brought into district administration. For instance, Rajiv Ranjan moved from the Cabinet Secretariat, Sandeep Kumar from JPSC, Ananya Mittal from JSLPS, and Megha Bhardwaj from the Registration department.
The reshuffle also includes inter-district transfers, with officers being reassigned to new regions to bring fresh administrative perspectives and improve governance outcomes.
At the same time, a few senior officers have not been given immediate postings and have been directed to report to the Department of Personnel, indicating further administrative adjustments may follow.
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Officials say the reshuffle is part of a broader effort to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and ensure better implementation of policies at the grassroots level.
With new leadership in place across districts, the government aims to enhance coordination, speed up decision-making, and improve service delivery for citizens across Jharkhand.
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