Shri S M Narvane IPS (Odisha 1989) has been appointed as Special Director General (DG) of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC), Odisha Police.
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S M Narvane IPS appointed as Special Director General – Odisha Human Rights Commission
Samit Ranjan Mandal WBCS transferred as BDO- Barabazar, Purulia, West Bengal
Shri Samit Ranjan Mandal WBCS (Exe. 2023) presently DM & DC, Uttar Dinajpur has been transferred and posted as BDO, Barabazar, Purulia, West Bengal.
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Uday Narayan De WBCS transferred as BDO- Raipur, Bankura, West Bengal
Shri Uday Narayan De WBCS (Exe. 2023) presently DM & DC, Dakshin Dinajpur has been transferred and posted as BDO, Raipur, Bankura, West Bengal.
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Devesh Chaturvedi IAS given additional charge as Secretary- Dept of Agricultural Research and Education
Shri Devesh Chaturvedi IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1989) presently Secretary- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare given additional charge as Secretary- Department of Agricultural Research and Education .
Shri Chaturvedi’s illustrious career in the Indian Administrative Service commenced in 1989, with his training as a Junior Scale Officer. He quickly progressed through various important roles, demonstrating an exceptional ability to manage complex administrative challenges. His first field assignments included serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Ranikhet (1992-1993) and other locations, where he played a key role in grassroots governance.
His administrative acumen soon led to key district-level appointments. He was posted as Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Nainital (1993-1995) and Rae Bareli (1995-1997), where he implemented several welfare and development initiatives. Recognizing his potential, he was promoted to the prestigious position of District Magistrate (DM), first serving in Pithoragarh (1997-1998) and later in Deoria (1998-1999), Bulandshahr (1999-2000), Kanpur Dehat (2000), Gorakhpur (2000-2001), and Allahabad (2001-2004). During these tenures, he worked tirelessly to improve law and order, land revenue management, and public service delivery.
Moving to more strategic administrative roles, Shri Chaturvedi served as Special Secretary (1999) and Additional Director (2004-2005) in the Urban Administration & Development Department, Lucknow. His efficiency and leadership led him to take charge as Executive Director, Health & Family Welfare (2005). Soon after, he was appointed Commissioner of Azamgarh (2005-2006), where he played a crucial role in district administration and governance.
His expertise in diverse domains led to his appointment as Director of Food & Civil Supplies (2006), followed by a stint as Secretary, Forest Department (2006-2007). He also held key electoral positions, including Secretary, Elections Department, and Additional Chief Electoral Officer (2007), ensuring free and fair elections.
Shri Chaturvedi then moved to the tourism sector, where he served as Director and Additional Director General of Tourism (2007-2012) at the central level. His leadership helped boost India’s tourism potential and promote sustainable tourism policies. Subsequently, he was appointed as Divisional Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh (2012-2013), overseeing land revenue management and district administration.
Continuing his distinguished service, he held crucial positions such as Secretary, Higher Education (2013), and Principal Secretary, Minorities Welfare (2014-2015). His tenure in Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (2015-2018) as Joint Secretary was marked by significant policy reforms.
In 2018, he joined the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, initially as Joint Secretary (2018) and later as Additional Secretary (2018-2019). His expertise in agricultural policy was recognized when he was appointed Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh (2019-2020), followed by his role as Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Personnel Departments (2020-2024) in Uttar Pradesh.
Currently, Shri Devesh Chaturvedi serves as the Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India (2024-2026), where he is instrumental in shaping national agricultural policies and promoting farmers’ welfare.
Throughout his career, Shri Chaturvedi has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to public service. His contributions have left an indelible mark on India’s administrative landscape, benefiting millions through progressive policies and efficient governance.
Shri Devesh Chaturvedi has an impressive academic background with degrees from some of India’s premier institutions. He began his educational journey with a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, , M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering from IIT Delhi, . Expanding his expertise in public administration, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, where he was awarded a Gold Medal for his outstanding performance. His academic pursuit culminated in a Ph.D. in Management from IIT Delhi, further strengthening his expertise in administrative and policy matters.
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Major Reshuffle in Punjab Bureaucracy, 43 Officers including 37 IAS Transferred
Indian Bureaucracy, Chandigarh, March 03, 2025| In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Punjab State Government issued a late-evening communiqué announcing the transfer and reassignment of portfolios for forty-three officers, comprising thirty-six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and seven Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officers.
The reshuffle is directly aimed at departments, such as Finance, Water Resources, Housing, Employment Generation, Rural Development, Agriculture, Tourism, and Human Rights, sectors integral to the state’s agrarian character and vital sources of revenue.
Additionally, new Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners were appointed in various municipal commissions across Patiala, Bhatinda, SAS Nagar, Barnala, and Phagwara, among others. The list detailing the new deputations of all officers is provided below.
- Smt Jaspreet Talwar IAS (Punjab 1995), presently Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, is transferred and appointed as Additional Chief Secretary – Planning, Punjab, with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner – Taxation. She relieves Shri Amit Dhaka IAS from the charge of ACS Planning and Shri Krishan Kumar IAS of the additional charge of ACS Taxation.
- Shri Ajoy Kumar Sinha IAS (Punjab 1996), presently Principal Secretary, Finance, with additional charge of Principal Secretary, Power, Principal Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Sources, CMD, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited, is relieved of the post of Principal Secretary, Finance. He will continue with all the other listed portfolios.
- Shri Krishan Kumar IAS (Punjab 1997), presently Principal Secretary, Water Resources, with additional charge of Financial Commissioner, Taxation, is transferred and appointed as Principal Secretary – Finance, Punjab, with additional charge of Principal Secretary – Water Resources. He relieves Shri Ajoy Kumar Sinha IAS.
- Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena IAS (Punjab 2015), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Principal Secretary – Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Punjab, relieving Shri Alok Shekhar IAS of the additional charge.
- Shri Vikas Garg IAS (Punjab 1998), presently Principal Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development, replacing Shri Rahul Tiwari IAS.
- Shri Rahul Tiwari IAS (Punjab 2000), presently Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Principal Secretary – Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Punjab, replacing Shri Vikas Garg IAS.
- Smt Alaknanda Dayal IAS (Punjab 2000), presently Principal Secretary, Revenue & Rehabilitation, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Principal Secretary – Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, replacing Smt Jaspreet Talwar IAS.
- Shri Ajit Balaji Joshi IAS (Punjab 2003), presently Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Administrative Secretary – Rural Development & Panchayats, Punjab, relieving Shri Dilraj Singh IAS.
- Smt Shruti Singh IAS (Punjab 2004), presently Resident Commissioner, Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi, is given additional charge of Administrative Secretary – Technical Education & Industrial Training relieving Shri Kamal Kishor Yadav IAS of the additional charge
- Shri Dilraj Singh IAS (Punjab 2005), presently Administrative Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayats, with additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs is transferred and appointed as Administrative Secretary – Parliamentary Affairs, with additional charge of Secretary – Health & Family Welfare, Punjab, and, Commissioner – Food & Drug Administration in place of Shri Abhinav IAS.
- Shri Abhinav IAS (Punjab 2006), presently Secretary, Health & Family Welfare and in addition Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Administrative Secretary – Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Punjab, relieving Shri Malwinder Singh Jaggi IAS of the additional charge.
- Shri Amit Dhaka IAS (Punjab 2006), presently Administrative Secretary, Planning, with additional charge of Director, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Administrative Secretary, Printing & Stationery, and, CEO, Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion, is relieved of the post of Administrative Secretary, Planning and appointed as Director – Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, with additional charge of Administrative Secretary – Printing & Stationery, and, CEO – Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion.
- Smt Anindita Mitra IAS (Punjab 2007), presently Secretary, Cooperation, with additional charge of Managing Director, The Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd., is transferred and appointed as Administrative Secretary – Higher Education & Languages, Punjab, with additional charge of Administrative Secretary – School Education, relieving Shri Ramak Kishor Yadav IAS.
- Shri Mohammad Tayyab IAS (Punjab 2007), presently Director, Treasury & Accounts, is transferred and appointed as Administrative Secretary – Horticulture, Punjab, with additional charge of Administrative Secretary – Soil & Water Conservation, relieving Shri Anurag Verma IAS of the additional charge
- Smt Neelima IAS (Punjab 2008), presently Commissioner, Agriculture, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Chief Executive – Punjab Energy Development Agency, Department of New and Renewable Energy Sources.
- Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma IAS (Punjab 2009), presently Secretary-cum-Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Punjab, given additional charge of Secretary – Punjab State Human Rights Commission.
- Smt Gauri Parasher Joshi IAS (Punjab 2009), presently Secretary, Personnel, with additional charge of Managing Director, Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation, is transferred and appointed as Secretary – General Administration & Coordination, Punjab, with additional charge of CEO – State Health Agency, Punjab, relieving relieving Smt Gurpreet Kaur Sapra IAS of the additional charge of GAD, and Smt Babita IAS of Health Agency, Punjab.
- Smt Babita IAS (Punjab 2009), presently Chief Executive Officer, State Health Agency, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner – Agriculture, Punjab, relieving Smt Neelima IAS.
- Smt Surabhi Malik IAS (Punjab 2012), presently Director, Industries & Commerce, with additional charge of Managing Director, Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation, is given additional charge of Managing Director – Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation, relieving Smt Gauri Parasher Joshi IAS of the additional charge.
- Shri Vineet Kumar IAS (Punjab 2012), presently Managing Director, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation Ltd., is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Personnel, Punjab, with additional charge of MD – Punjab State Warehousing Corporation Ltd. He relieves Smt Gauri Parasher Joshi IAS of additional charge of Personnel Department.
- Smt Baldeep Kaur IAS (Punjab 2012), presently Special Secretary, Personnel, with additional charge of Special Secretary, Vigilance, is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab.
- Shri Amit Talwar IAS (Punjab 2013), presently Special Secretary, Water Supply & Sanitation, with additional charge of Head of Department, Water Supply & Sanitation, and Director, Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, is appointed Managing Director – Punjab Health System Corporation, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab.
- Smt Hargunjit Kaur IAS (Punjab 2013), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Special Secretary – Public Works Department, Buildings & Roads, Punjab.
- Shri Rajesh Dhiman IAS (Punjab 2014), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Project Director – World Bank Project, with additional charge of Education-cum-Special Secretary – School Education, Punjab.
- Shri Moneesh Kumar IAS (Punjab 2014), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Director – Technical Education & Industrial Training, relieving Shri Amit Talwar IAS.
- Shri Paramvir Singh IAS (Punjab 2015), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Commissioner – Municipal Corporation, Patiala, Punjab.
- Smt Palavi IAS (Punjab 2015), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Special Secretary – Water Supply & Sanitation, with additional charge of Head of Department – Water Supply & Sanitation, Punjab, relieving Shri Amit Talwar IAS.
- Shri Uma Shankar Gupta IAS (Punjab 2015), presently Special Secretary, Revenue & Rehabilitation, with additional charge of Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur, is transferred and appointed as Director-cum-Special Secretary – Rural Development & Panchayats, Punjab, relieving Shri Paramvir Singh IAS.
- Shri Upkar Singh IAS (Punjab 2015), presently Special Secretary, Revenue & Rehabilitation, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Personnel, with additional charge of Special Secretary – Vigilance, Punjab, relieving Smt Baldeep Kaur IAS.
- Shri Ajay Arora IAS (Punjab 2016), presently Special Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner – Municipal Corporation, Bhatinda, Punjab.
- Shri Dalwinderjit Singh IAS (Punjab 2017), presently Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Secretary, Punjab, is transferred and appointed as Deputy Commissioner – Gurdaspur, Punjab.
- Shri Harpreet Singh IAS (Punjab 2019), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) – Fatehgarh Sahib, relieving Smt Geetika Singh PCS.
- Smt Kanchan IAS (Punjab 2020), presently Additional Secretary, Vigilance, with additional charge of Additional Secretary, Coordination, is transferred and appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner – Rural Development, Bathinda, Punjab.
- Ms Aparna M B IAS (Punjab 2021), presently Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sultanpur Lodhi, is transferred and appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) – Jalandhar, Punjab, relieving Shri Mint Mahajan PCS .
- Shri Simrandeep Singh IAS (Punjab 2021), presently Sub Divisional Magistrate, Raikot, is transferred and appointed as Additional Secretary – Coordination, with additional charge of OSD – Chief Secretary, Punjab.
- Shri Nitesh Kumar Jain IAS (Punjab 2021), presently Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sardulgarh, is transferred and appointed as Chief Administrator – Jalandhar Development Authority, Jalandhar, Punjab.
- Ms Akshita Gupta IAS (Punjab 2021), presently Sub Divisional Magistrate, SBS Nagar, is transferred and appointed as Commissioner – Municipal Corporation, Phagwara, Punjab.
- Shri Rupinder Pal Singh PCS (Punjab 2011), presently Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Bathinda, is transferred and appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner – Urban Development, Ludhiana, relieving Shri Amarjit PCS.
- Shri Rajat Oberoi PCS (Punjab 2012), presently Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Patiala, is transferred and appointed as Joint Secretary – Revenue & Rehabilitation, Punjab.
- Shri Amit Mahajan PCS (Punjab 2012), presently Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Jalandhar, with additional charge of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Jalandhar, is transferred and appointed as OSD – Chief Secretary, Punjab.
- Smt Anuprita Johal PCS (Punjab 2012), presently Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development), Patiala, is transferred and appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) – Barnala, Punjab.
- Smt Geetika Singh PCS (Punjab 2014), presently Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Fatehgarh Sahib, is transferred and appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) – SAS Nagar, Punjab.
- Shri Amrinder Singh Tiwana PCS (Punjab 2014), presently awaiting posting, is appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner – Rural Development, Patiala, Punjab.
- Smt Jiwan Jot Kaur PCS (Punjab 2014), presently Joint Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Administration), Patiala, is transferred and appointed as Deputy Secretary – NRI Affairs, Punjab.
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03.03.25 Founders Day | IndianBureaucracy pays its tribute to J N Tata
Tata Founders Day 03.03.2022 | Those who create history, without seeking or holding power, are truly great – PM Modi
When you have to give the lead in action, in ideas – a lead which does not fit in with the very climate of opinion – that is true courage, physical or mental or spiritual, call it what you like, and it is this type of courage and vision that Jamsetji Tata showed. It is right that we should honour his memory and remember him as one of the big founders of modern India.”— Jawaharlal Nehru
“That he was a man of destiny is clear. It would seem, indeed, as if the hour of his birth, his life, his talents, his actions, the chain of events which he set in motion or influenced, and the services he rendered to his country and to his people, were all pre-destined as part of the greater destiny of India.” — J. R. D. Tata
https://www.tata.com/about-us/tata-group-our-heritage/tata-titans/jamsetji-tata
“Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees, every other of a quick-growing variety. Be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens. Reserve large areas for football, hockey and parks. Earmark areas for Hindu temples, Mohammedan mosques and Christian churches.” —Tata in a letter to son Dorab about his vision for the township that would eventually become Jamshedpur.
This 3rd March , IndianBureaucracy.com forwards its heartiest tribute to J N Tata and his vision.
Vineet Sharma selected as Director -Human Resources, Yantra India Limited
Shri Vineet Sharma presently Executive Director- Indian Ordnance Factories Service has been selected as Director -Human Resources, Yantra India Limited.
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K Adhiveerapandiyan TPS appointed DCP Koyambedu, Greater Chennai Police
Shri K Adhiveerapandiyan TPS (2005), presently Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Greater Chennai Police, Chennai, is transferred and appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Koyambedu, Greater Chennai Police, Chennai, relieving Smt G Subulakshmi IPS.
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Deepak Kumar DANICS transferred to Lakshadweep
Shri Deepak Kumar DANICS (2024) presently with GNCTD, Delhi has been transferred and posted to Lakshadweep by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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R Uthayakumar IPS promoted, appointed DCP South Coimbatore City
Shri R Uthayakumar IPS (Tamil Nadu 2021), presently Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sriperumbudur Sub-Division, Kancheepuram District, is promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police and posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police, South, Coimbatore City.
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Samarth Verma IAS appointed as Managing Director – OTDC, Odisha
Shri Samarth Verma IAS ( Odisha 2011) presently Director – Tourism has been appointed as Managing Director – OTDC, Managing Director – Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC), and Director – Technical Education & Training, Odisha.
Shri Samarth Verma, IAS, is a dynamic and accomplished civil servant known for his proactive leadership and deep commitment to public service. Throughout his illustrious career, he has demonstrated exceptional administrative acumen, particularly in land revenue management, disaster response, and rural development.
His journey in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) began with rigorous training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) from 2011 to 2013. He then assumed his first field role as Sub-Collector of Koraput (2013–2014), where he worked diligently in land revenue management and district administration, addressing local governance challenges with efficiency and integrity.
Shri Verma’s leadership in rural development became evident during his tenure as Project Director at the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Koraput (2014–2016). He played a crucial role in implementing poverty alleviation programs, strengthening self-help groups, and improving rural infrastructure. His efforts in uplifting rural communities continued when he served as District Collector and Magistrate of Sambalpur (2016–2019), where he managed revenue administration and disaster response with a focus on resilience and development.
In 2019, he was appointed Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, where he spearheaded urban governance initiatives, ensuring efficient municipal services and infrastructure development. His tenure as District Collector and Magistrate of Kendrapara (2019–2021) saw him implementing key government schemes and disaster management strategies, benefiting both urban and rural populations.
Since 2021, Shri Verma has been serving as the District Collector and Magistrate of Puri, where he has been instrumental in managing the region’s administrative framework, heritage conservation, and disaster preparedness. His tenure has been marked by innovative governance, effective disaster mitigation efforts, and a commitment to public welfare.
With a career dedicated to improving governance and citizen-centric administration, Shri Samarth Verma stands as an inspiring example of an IAS officer who brings impactful change to every role he undertakes. His relentless focus on public service and efficient governance continues to make a significant difference in the lives of the people he serves.
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Pawan Saini DANICS transferred to Lakshadweep
Shri Pawan Saini DANICS (2024) presently with GNCTD, Delhi transferred to Lakshadweep by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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