Two Senior IAS Officers Given New Responsibilities in Minor Bureaucratic Rejig
The Haryana administration under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has implemented a limited bureaucratic reshuffle, reassigning two senior IAS officers to crucial positions in the state’s power sector:
Key Appointments
IAS Ashok Garg (2006 batch)
Current Role: Commissioner, Hisar Division & CEO, Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority
Additional Charge: Chairman, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN)
DHBVN oversees electricity distribution across southern Haryana
IAS Ashok Kumar (2009 batch)
New Role: Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL)
HVPNL manages the state’s power transmission network
Strategic Rationale
The reassignments aim to:
Strengthen leadership in Haryana’s power sector
Ensure efficient electricity management during peak demand periods
Maintain continuity in critical infrastructure projects
Administrative Context
This limited reshuffle reflects the government’s routine efforts to:
Optimize officer expertise
Enhance governance efficiency
Address sector-specific operational needs
The changes come as Haryana prepares for increased summer power demand and continues infrastructure upgrades in its electricity network.
The appointments take immediate effect as part of the state’s ongoing administrative optimization measures.
Why This Matters:
Ensures stable leadership in vital power utilities
Maintains focus on reliable electricity supply
Demonstrates responsive bureaucratic management
