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Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS transferred as Collector- Patan, Gujarat

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Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS GJ
Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS GJ

Shri Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS (SCS 2010) presently Managing Director- Gujarat Informatics Ltd, Gandhinagar is transferred and appointed as Collector, Patan vice Shri Arvind V IAS.

Shri Tusharkumar Y Bhatt is a seasoned officer with a diverse background in governance and administration, has been appointed as the Collector of Patan. Prior to this, he was serving as the Managing Director of Gujarat Informatics Ltd in Gandhinagar, where he played a key role in strengthening digital governance initiatives and promoting IT infrastructure development across the state.

An academically accomplished officer, Shri Bhatt holds a B.Sc. in Physics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from Gujarat University, along with an MBA in Marketing from IGNOU. His academic grounding in both science and management has been a valuable asset in handling multifaceted administrative roles.

With rich experience in the Energy and Petrochemicals Department in Vadodara as Managing Director prior to his IT-focused role, Shri Bhatt has displayed remarkable adaptability across sectors. His leadership has contributed significantly to energy management and corporate governance, as well as to digital transformation in the public sector.

Respected for his methodical approach and result-oriented mindset, Shri Bhatt’s appointment as Collector, Patan, reflects the state government’s trust in his ability to deliver impactful governance at the grassroots level. His broad sectoral experience and steady administrative track record position him well for his new responsibilities.

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R R Damor IAS transferred as Joint Secretary – Climate Change Department, Gujarat

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R R Damor IAS GJ
R R Damor IAS GJ

Shri R R Damor IAS (SCS:2013) presently Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Gandhinagar is transferred and appointed as Joint Secretary – Climate Change Department.

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Bureaucracy Revamp: 16 IAS Officers Moved in Gujarat

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16 IAS Transfers in Gujarat
16 IAS Transfers in Gujarat

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Government of Gujarat has issued transfer orders for 16 IAS officers across the state with immediate effect. The move is aimed at infusing fresh energy into the state’s bureaucratic machinery and enhancing the efficiency of governance at both district and departmental levels. The reshuffle spans various sectors including urban development, education, fisheries, power distribution, and digital governance. Senior and mid-level IAS officers have been reassigned to key roles, ensuring dynamic redistribution of responsibilities and leadership.

This exercise highlights the state government’s continued commitment to responsive administration, leadership development, and better service delivery. The transfers are expected to bring fresh perspectives to the respective departments and districts, boosting performance and public outreach.

Shri Dilip Kumar Rana IAS (2007), formerly Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara, is now Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar. Dr N K Meena IAS (2010) becomes Municipal Commissioner, Bhavnagar. Shri Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS (SCS 2010) has been appointed Collector, Patan. Shri Manish Kumar IAS (2013) moves to Collector, Bhavnagar. Shri Arun Mahesh Babu IAS (2013) is the new Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara.

Shri R R Damor IAS (SCS 2013) has been posted as Joint Secretary, Climate Change Department. Shri Arvind V IAS (2014) takes charge as Managing Director, Gujarat Informatics Ltd. Ms Neha Kumari IAS (2015) is now Mission Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission. Ms Arpit Sagar IAS (2015) becomes Collector, Mahisagar.

Ms Shalini Duhan IAS (2016) has been appointed Collector, Dangs-Ahawa. Shri Bhavya Verma IAS (2016) is now Collector, Valsad. Shri Ganga Singh IAS (2017) has taken over as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara. Shri Manish Gurwani IAS (2017) is appointed Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Rajkot.

Shri Gurav Dinesh Ramesh IAS (2017) becomes Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Surat. Ms Surabhi Gautam IAS (2017) is now Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Vadodara. Dr Prashant Jilova IAS (2017) has been posted as Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Ahmedabad.

Premjit Nayak promoted to Indian Administrative Service of the Odisha Cadre

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Odisha Govt
Odisha Govt

Shri Premjit Nayak, presently with the State Civil Service of Odisha, has been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the Odisha Cadre.

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Naresh Thakur HPAS given additional charge of Director Personnel & Finance, HP Power Corporation

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Naresh Thakur HPAS
Naresh Thakur HPAS

Shri Naresh Thakur HPAS (2007), presently Secretary, State Transport Authority-cum-Additional Commissioner, Transport, Himachal Pradesh, given additional charge
of Director – Personnel & Finance, H P Power Corporation Ltd., Shimla,
relieving Shri Shivam Pratap Singh IAS (Himachal Pradesh 2017).

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Arup Kumar Sarma ACS transferred as Addl Secretary – Panchayat & Rural Development Dept, Assam

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ACS_assam

Shri Arup Kumar Sarma ACS (DR-95) presently Director, Small Savings, Assam and Registrar of Firms and Societies (addl.) has been transferred and posted as Addl. Secretary – Panchayat & Rural Development Department with Registrar –  Firms and Societies as additional charge.

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Upama Kalo promoted to Indian Administrative Service of the Odisha Cadre

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Odisha Govt
Odisha Govt

Ms. Upama Kalo, presently with the State Civil Service of Odisha, has been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the Odisha Cadre.

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Ashok Kumar IPS Director Department of Justice, appointed IG BSF

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Ashok Kumar IPS
Ashok Kumar IPS

Shri Ashok Kumar IPS (Himachal Pradesh 2006), presently on Central Deputation and posted as Director, Department of Justice, New Delhi, a Deputy Secretary level position, is appointed as Inspector General – Border Security Force, at level-14 of the pay matrix, in continuation of the central deputation till 26.11.2026.

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Ilyas KPA IPS appointed Deputy Director Bureau of Police Research, GoI

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Ilyas K P A IPS NL2011
Ilyas K P A IPS NL2011

Dr Ilyas K P A IPS (Nagaland 2011), presently in cadre and posted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), CID, Nagaland Police, is appointed as Deputy Director- Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), a DIG Level position, on Central Deputation basis for a period of five years.

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Rajeev Saxena IRSS Jt Secy, Ministry of Textiles, Repatriated to Parent Cadre

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Rajeev Saxena IRSS

Shri Rajeev Saxena IRSS (1995), presently on central deputation and posted as Join Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds.

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Posting Orders for Odisha State Civil Officers Promoted to IAS Cadre

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IAS Odisha Govt Transfers
IAS Odisha Govt Transfers

Indian Bureaucracy, Bhubaneswar, April 14, 2025| Following the recent appointment of twenty-eight (28) State Civil Service (SCS) officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) within the Odisha cadre, the state government issued a notification on April 10, 2025, outlining their new assignments.

A significant number of these newly inducted IAS officers have been appointed to the position of Joint Secretary across various government departments. Simultaneously, several others currently holding posts such as Director or Collector & District Magistrate will continue in their existing roles. However, these positions have now been upgraded to the rank and declared equivalent in status and responsibility to that of a Joint Secretary to the Government. This restructuring within the IAS cadre aims to streamline administrative functions and enhance efficiency within the state.

  1. Shri Dharam Hansdah IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Odisha.
  2. Smt Rina Mohapatra IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Fisheries & Animal Resources Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Fisheries & Animal Resources Department, Odisha.
  3. Smt Niyad Pattnaik IAS (SCS), presently Director, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SS&EPD), Odisha, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary – SS&EPD, Odisha.
  4. Dr Maheswar Swain IAS (SCS), presently Director, Panchayati Raj, Odisha, to continue in-situ.
  5. Shri Srikanta Tarai IAS (SCS), presently President, Board of Secondary Education, Cuttack, Odisha, post now stands upgraded to the post of Joint Secretary – Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
  6. Shri Birendra Korkora IAS (SCS), presently Director, Secondary Education, to continue in-situ.
  7. Shri Leaman Kumar Malik IAS (SCS), presently Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Odisha, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary – Scheduled Caste Welfare, Odisha.
  8. Smt Upama Kale IAS (SCS), presently Additional Commissioner, Settlement and Consolidation, Sambalpur-II, Odisha, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary – Scheduled Caste Welfare, Odisha.
  9. Smt Lily Kumari Kullu IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Odisha.
  10. Shri Kabindra Kumar Sahoo IAS (SCS), presently Collector & District Magistrate, Deogarh, to continue in-situ.
  11. Smt Aradhana Das IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Home Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Home Department, Odisha.
  12. Shri Pradeep Kumar Nayak IAS (SCS), presently Additional Commissioner, Additional Revisional Court, Bhubaneswar, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary.
  13. Shri Madhusudan Dash IAS (SCS), presently Collector & District Magistrate, Nuapada, to continue in-situ.
  14. Shri Premjit Nayak IAS (SCS), presently Director, AYUSH, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary.
  15. Shri Narahari Sethy IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Water Resources Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Water Resources Department, Odisha.
  16. Smt Jugaleswari Dash IAS (SCS), presently Director, OBC, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, post now stands upgraded to Joint Secretary.
  17. Smt Madhumita Rath IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Odisha additional charge of Managing Director – Utkalika.
  18. Shri Debasis Singh IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Housing & Urban Development Department, Odisha.
  19. Shri Subrat Kumar Panda IAS (SCS), presently Collector & District Magistrate, Boudh, to continue in-situ.
  20. Shri Pratap Chandra Hota IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Parliamentary Affairs Department, Odisha.
  21. Smt Nibedita Mishra IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Energy Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Energy Department, Odisha.
  22. Smt Rega Geetarani Patnaik IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Rural Development Department, Odisha, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Rural Development Department, Odisha.
  23. Smt Archana Das Patnaik IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Excise Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Excise Department, Odisha.
  24. Smt Anjana Panda IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha.
  25. Smt Nivedita Prusty IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary – Home Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Home Department, Odisha.
  26. Smt Swayam Prava Mohanty IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Women & Child Development Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Women & Child Development Department, Odisha.
  27. Shri Sudam Charan Mandal IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha.
  28. Shri Girish Chandra Singh IAS (SCS), presently Special Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.

IndianBureaucracy.com wishes all the officers the very best.

Akshay Jain IRS Deputy Secretary NHA, Repatriated to Parent Cadre

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Akshay Jain IRS 2011
Akshay Jain IRS 2011

Dr Akshay Jain IRS (IT 2011), presently on central deputation and posted as Deputy Secretary, National Health Authority, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds.

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