With an aim to enhance administrative efficiency, the Assam government has undertaken a major overhaul by transferring 14 senior officers across various key ranks, including Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, and Commissioners. The reshuffle is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to crucial departments, reflecting the government’s commitment to effective governance.
IAS Ravi Shankar Prasad appointed as Special Chief Secretary, overseeing the Environment & Forest Soil Conservation, and serving as the Principal Resident Commissioner of Assam Bhawan, New Delhi.
IAS Syedain Abbasi assumes the role of Special Chief Secretary, responsible for Public Health Engineering, Water Resources, Irrigation, and Information Technology Departments. IAS Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani elevated to the position of Special Chief Secretary, taking charge of Agriculture, Transformation & Development Departments.
IAS Kailash Chand Samria given an Additional Responsibility as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Fishery Department. IAS Avinash Purushottam Das Joshi appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, overseeing the Home & Political Department.
IAS Dr Krishna Kumar Dwivedi posted as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Assam, a crucial role in facilitating the Chief Minister’s office. IAS Dr Patibandla Ashok Babu appointed as Commissioner and Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department.
IAS M S Manivannan appointed as Commissioner and Secretary, Personnel Department. IAS Akash Deep relieved from the Additional Charge of Project Director for Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services (ARIAS).
IAS Rakesh Kumar relieved from the Additional Charge of Commissioner of Excise, Assam. IAS Virendra Mittal posted as Commissioner and Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment, and Irrigation Departments, with an additional charge as Project Director of ARIAS.
IAS Biswajit Pegu transferred and Appointed as Secretary, Home & Political Department. IRS Jitu Doley assigned Additional Responsibility as Commissioner of Excise.
