In a strategic administrative overhaul, the Gujarat government has announced significant IAS transfers, including the appointment of Kaul Sanjay Moolchand (IAS 2001) as the new Managing Director & CEO of GIFT City Company Ltd. The three-year deputation comes as Gujarat accelerates efforts to position GIFT City as a global financial hub.
Key Appointments
1. Kaul Sanjay Moolchand Takes Charge at GIFT City
New Role: MD & CEO, GIFT City Company Ltd.
Tenure: 3-year deputation (or until further orders)
Significance: Expected to drive GIFT City’s expansion as India’s premier international financial services and fintech hub.
2. K.S. Vasava (IAS 2013) Transferred as DDO, Dangs
Previous Role: CEO, Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA)
New Assignment: District Development Officer (DDO), Dangs-Ahwa
Replaces: Patil Anand Ashok (IAS), who held additional charge
3. Suthar Raj Rameshchandra (IAS 2019) Appointed CEO, SUDA
Initial Transfer Cancelled: Earlier posted as DDO, Narmada-Rajpipla
Revised Role: CEO, SUDA (Surat)
Strategic Shift: Move underscores Gujarat’s focus on Surat’s urban infrastructure growth.
Why It Matters
The reshuffle aligns with Gujarat’s priorities:
Boosting GIFT City’s global competitiveness
Strengthening urban governance in Surat & Dangs
Optimizing administrative leadership for development projects
