The Haryana government has assigned seven IAS officers from the 2023 batch as Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) across key districts. This move aims to reinforce grassroots governance and address administrative shortages in the state.
New Postings Announced After Training Completion
The appointments follow the officers’ successful completion of foundational training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued the posting orders as part of standard administrative protocol to integrate young officers into field roles.
List of Appointed Officers & Their Postings:
Ankita Panwar – SDM, Nuh
Aniruddha Yadav – SDM, Narnaul (Additional charge: Deputy CEO & MD, Haryana Multimodal Logistics Hub Project Ltd)
Abhinav Sivach – SDM, Pehowa
Akash Sharma – SDM, Tohana
Kanika Goyal – SDM, Mahendragarh
Yogesh Saini – SDM, Charkhi Dadri
Ravi Meena – SDM, Tosham
Why These Appointments Matter
Early Leadership Exposure – SDM postings provide hands-on experience in governance, revenue administration, and public service delivery.
Addressing Staff Shortages – Haryana currently has 166 IAS officers against a sanctioned strength of 215, making these appointments crucial for administrative efficiency.
Infrastructure Focus – Officers like Aniruddha Yadav have been given additional project responsibilities, reflecting the state’s push for logistics and industrial development.
The Critical Role of an SDM
As the key administrative link between districts and the public, SDMs oversee:
Law & order management
Revenue & land records administration
Disaster response & election duties
Implementation of state & central schemes
These postings ensure effective local governance, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, while preparing young officers for larger administrative roles.
