Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha IAS (West Bengal 1997) presently Principal Secretary- Housing Department, with additional charge of Principal Secretary- Youth Services and Sports Department and CEO- KMDA, is relieved of the additional charge of CEO- KMDA, and in lieu given additional charge of Principal Secretary – Disaster Management and Civil Defence Department.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is a seasoned civil servant known for his distinguished career and commitment to public service. He is currently serving as the Principal Secretary, Housing Department, Government of West Bengal, and holds additional charge as Principal Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department and Disaster Management & Civil Defence Department. Shri Sinha is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, where he earned both his B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in Civil Engineering. His strong academic foundation has greatly influenced his administrative acumen, particularly in areas like infrastructure, urban development, and disaster resilience.
Beginning his career in 1997, Shri Sinha held foundational roles as Assistant Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Officer in districts such as Midnapore, Jhargram, Siliguri, and East Midnapore. His early postings helped him build a deep understanding of grassroots administration. Between 2001 and 2006, he served as Additional District Magistrate in Malda and Nadia, and soon after, he was appointed District Magistrate in Cooch Behar, Bardhaman, Malda, and Paschim Medinipur. His leadership during this period earned him wide appreciation for responsive governance and development-focused initiatives.
From 2010 onwards, Shri Sinha undertook a series of challenging assignments, including Commissioner of Panchayat & Rural Development and Director of Micro, Small Scale Enterprises and Textiles. He later served as Commissioner (Agricultural IT) in the Finance Department, further showcasing his versatility. Between 2012 and 2014, he was Commissioner of the School Education Department in Kolkata, where he led important reforms in the education sector. His tenure in the Agriculture & Cooperation Department as Secretary and Director (2014–2019) focused on enhancing productivity and supporting farmers through innovative schemes and reforms.
In subsequent years, he was entrusted with senior leadership roles, including Principal Secretary in the Science & Technology Department and later in the Housing Department. During his tenure, he brought forward policies that emphasized sustainable urban development. He also served as CEO of the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), where he contributed significantly to planning and executing key urban infrastructure projects. Most recently, he has been given additional responsibility for the Disaster Management & Civil Defence Department, acknowledging his vast experience in handling complex administrative challenges.
Over the course of his career, Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and integrity. His work across diverse sectors—ranging from land administration and rural development to education, agriculture, urban infrastructure, and youth affairs—has made a significant impact on governance in West Bengal. A dynamic officer with a deep sense of public duty, Shri Sinha continues to serve with distinction, inspiring a new generation of civil servants.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha the very best.
