In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, the Kerala government on Thursday announced new appointments and role reassignments for senior IAS officers. The restructuring includes the creation of two ex-cadre posts and the allocation of additional responsibilities to several officers across key departments.
Creation of Two Ex-Cadre Posts
Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, New Delhi
A new ex-cadre post at the Chief Secretary level has been created for a one-year term.
Puneet Kumar (IAS: 1993: KL), currently Additional Chief Secretary in the Local Self Government Department, has been appointed to the post.
The position became vacant after Ajit Kumar (IAS: 2006: KL) was deputed to the Centre as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Additional Commissioner, Kerala GST Department
A second ex-cadre post has been created for a one-year term.
Sreelakshmi R (IAS: 2019: KL), formerly Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary, has been appointed to this new role.
Additional Charges Assigned to Senior IAS Officers
Several officers have been assigned full additional responsibilities to ensure streamlined coordination across departments:
Mohammed Hanish APM (IAS: 1996: KL)
Current Role: Principal Secretary, Industries Department
Additional Charge: Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Biju K (IAS: 2006: KL)
Current Role: Secretary, Public Works Department
Additional Charge: Special Officer, Capital Region Development Project-II
Dr. K Vasuki (IAS: 2008: KL)
Current Role: Secretary, Labour and Skills Department
Additional Charge: General Education Department
Anupama T V (IAS: 2010: KL)
Current Role: Special Secretary, Local Self Government Department
Additional Role: Special Secretary (Co-ordination)
Mohammed Y Safirulla K (IAS: 2010: KL)
Appointed as Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary
Dr. Veena N Madhavan (IAS: 2010: KL)
Current Role: Special Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department
Additional Charges:
Special Secretary, Co-operation Department
Special Secretary, Planning and Economic Affairs Department
Member Secretary, Kerala State Planning Board
This reshuffle is expected to improve inter-departmental coordination and reinforce administrative performance across various sectors in the state.
