In a significant administrative restructuring, the Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma executed a sweeping bureaucratic overhaul late Sunday night, transferring 62 IAS officers—including 11 district collectors—while assigning additional responsibilities to 21 senior officers.
Key Highlights of the Reshuffle
The move marks a generational shift in Rajasthan’s administrative leadership, focusing on efficiency and governance priorities.
The reshuffle impacts critical sectors including infrastructure, industry, tourism, and urban development.
11 district collectors reassigned, signaling a renewed focus on grassroots administration.
Notable Additional Assignments
The government has optimized leadership by assigning dual roles to key officers without expanding bureaucracy:
Abhay Kumar: Additional charge as Chairman, Indira Gandhi Canal Board
Shikhar Agrawal: Additional charge as Chairman, RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation)
Bhaskar Atmaram Sawant: Additional charge as ACS, Justice Department & Sainik Kalyan
Ajitabh Sharma: Additional charge as Chairman, State Electricity Transmission Corporation
Alok Gupta: Additional charge as CMD, Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation
Vaibhav Galaria: Additional charge as CMD, Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation
Strategic Rationale
The reshuffle aims to:
Streamline decision-making by consolidating leadership roles.
Enhance departmental performance through focused accountability.
Align administration with the state’s development priorities under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
For the complete list of transfers and additional charges, click here.
Why This Matters
This large-scale restructuring reflects the government’s commitment to administrative modernization and effective governance. By reallocating experienced officers and introducing fresh leadership at the district level, Rajasthan aims to accelerate development projects and improve public service delivery.
