Shri Chetan P S Rao IRS (IT 2002) has been appointed as Joint Secretary at the Centre.
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Deepti Rohilla IAS appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector – North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Ms Deepti Rohilla IAS (West Bengal 2024) presently under training with Netaji Subhas Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal has been appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector (District Training) – North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
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Abhishek Shandilya IPS transferred as IG – Rajnandgaon Range, Chhattisgarh
Shri Abhishek Shandilya IPS (Chhattisgarh 2007), IG, Law and Order, Special Branch, Police Headquarters, Raipur, is transferred and posted as IG – Rajnandgaon Range, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
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Kandarkar Kamalkishor Deshbhushan IAS transferred as CDO- Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Shri Kandarkar Kamalkishor Deshbhushan IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2021) presently Joint Magistrate, Meerut has been transferred and posted as Chief Development Officer, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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Khushhali Solanki IAS appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector – Kalimpong, West Bengal
Ms Khushhali Solanki IAS (West Bengal 2024) presently under training with Netaji Subhas Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal has been appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector (District Training) – Kalimpong, West Bengal.
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Balaji Rao Somawar IPS transferred as IG – Law and Order, Special Branch, Raipur
Shri Balaji Rao Somawar IPS (Chhattisgarh 2007), presently IG, PHQ, Nava Raipur, is transferred and posted as IG – Law and Order, Special Branch, Police Headquarters, Raipur.
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Shikha Rajput Tiwari IAS transferred as Commissioner – Medical Education, Chhattisgarh
Smt Shikha Rajput Tiwari IAS (Chhattisgarh 2008), presently Secretary, Department of Forest, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner – Medical Education, with additional charge of Commissioner – Ayush.
An experienced administrator, Smt Shikha Rajput Tiwari has held several significant positions throughout her career. Her recent posting as Divisional Commissioner, Sarguja and earlier roles such as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, District Collector, Director – Health Services, and Deputy Secretary in various departments including Women & Child Development, Panchayat & Rural Development, and Planning & Statistics, highlight her extensive expertise in governance, social welfare, and public health.
In her new role, Smt Tiwari is expected to leverage her vast administrative experience to enhance the quality and infrastructure of medical education and to provide strategic oversight in the AYUSH sector, promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside mainstream healthcare development in Chhattisgarh.
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Rabindra Reang IAS Director of Census Operations, repatriated to Parent Cadre
Shri Rabindra Reang IAS (Tripura 2006), presently on Central Deputation and posted as Director (Census Operations), Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Agartala, Tripura, is repatriated to his parent cadre.
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Priyanka Shukla IAS given additional charge as MD – National Rural Health Mission, Chhattisgarh
Dr Priyanka Shukla IAS (Chhattisgarh 2009), presently Commissioner-cum-Director, Health Services, is given additional charge as MD – National Rural Health Mission.
Dr. Priyanka Shukla holds a B.Sc. in Zoology from Ch. Charan Singh University, Hardwar, where she graduated with First Division, and an M.B.B.S. from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, also with First Division.
Dr. Shukla’s career spans various administrative roles in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). She began as an Assistant Collector in Kabeerdham from May 2010 to August 2011, working in Land Revenue Management and District Administration. She then served as a Sub Divisional Officer in Mahasamund from August 2011 to July 2012, further gaining experience in sub-divisional administration. In 2012, she moved to the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Zila Panchayat, Rajnandgaon, first in a Junior Scale role and later as an Under Secretary from January 2013 to March 2016, where she was involved in Local Self Government and Panchayati Raj. She was appointed as District Collector in Jashpur from March 2016 to December 2018, where she continued her work in district administration and land revenue management.
Dr. Shukla’s next major role was as Joint Secretary in the Health & Family Welfare Department in Raipur, from December 2018 to August 2021. She then served as Director, Deputy Secretary in Ayush, Health & Family Welfare, from August 2021 to June 2022, before taking up her current position as District Collector in Kanker from June 2022. Throughout her career, Dr. Shukla has made significant contributions to governance, particularly in the fields of health services, revenue administration, and local governance.
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Awanish Kumar Sharan IAS transferred as Commissioner – Directorate of Town and Country, Chhattisgarh
Shri Awanish Kumar Sharan IAS (Chhattisgarh 2009), presently Collector, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner – Directorate of Town and Country planning, with additional charge of Commissioner – Chhattisgarh Housing Board, reflecting the administration’s continued confidence in his leadership and administrative depth.
An officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, Shri Sharan has held a wide range of important assignments since joining the service in 2009. His career has been marked by a steady progression through key roles, showcasing his capability across domains such as urban governance, technical education, and district administration. His impactful tenures as Collector in Bilaspur and Balrampur, as well as his leadership roles in the Departments of Technical Education and Urban Development, have demonstrated his consistent focus on effective public service delivery and infrastructural development.
Shri Sharan also made notable contributions during his postings as Commissioner of Municipal Corporations in Raipur and Bilaspur, and as CEO of local development authorities—where he spearheaded several urban reforms and citizen-focused initiatives. Earlier in his career, his experience as Assistant Collector and Sub-Divisional Officer in districts like Jashpur and Bilaspur provided him with a strong grounding in revenue administration and grassroots governance.
Known for his composed demeanor and results-driven approach, Shri Awanish Kumar Sharan continues to be regarded as a thoughtful administrator with a people-first perspective. His new role overseeing urban planning and housing in Chhattisgarh is a natural extension of his longstanding work in city administration and development, and he is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the state’s evolving urban landscape.
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Ankit Kumar Garg IPS transferred as IG – Special Intelligence Bureau, Anti-Naxal Ops ,PHQ
Shri Ankit Kumar Garg IPS (Chhattisgarh 2006), presently Inspector General of Police (IG), Surguja Range, Surguja, is transferred and appointed as IG – Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), Police Headquarters (PHQ), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh.
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Nivedita Prusty IAS appointed as Joint Secretary – Home Dept, Odisha
Smt Nivedita Prusty IAS (SCS) presently Special Secretary – Home Department, is appointed as Joint Secretary – Home Department, Odisha.
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