In a bid to enhance administrative effectiveness and drive reforms across key sectors, the Punjab government has issued fresh transfer orders for six Indian Administrative Service officers. The reshuffle includes changes in leadership across urban development, digital governance, and district administration, particularly in the Majha region. The Department of Personnel confirmed that the new postings take immediate effect.
Vishesh Sarangal to Lead Punjab’s Digital Transformation
IAS officer Vishesh Sarangal, from the 2013 batch and previously serving as Chief Administrator of GMADA in SAS Nagar, has been entrusted with a pivotal role in steering Punjab’s digital governance initiatives. He has been appointed as Special Secretary and Director for Good Governance and Information Technology, and will also serve as CEO of the Punjab State e-Governance Society. His expanded responsibilities reflect the state’s renewed focus on transparency and tech-driven public services.
Sakshi Sawhney Takes Over as GMADA’s New Chief Administrator
Sakshi Sawhney, a 2014-batch IAS officer who recently served as Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, has been named the new Chief Administrator of GMADA. Her assignment now falls under the Department of Housing and Urban Development. With her leadership, the government aims to accelerate sustainable urban planning and infrastructure development in the Mohali region.
District-Level Changes to Boost Ground-Level Governance
Aditya Uppal, also from the 2014 batch and previously holding dual roles as Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner of Pathankot, has been transferred to Gurdaspur as its new Deputy Commissioner. He succeeds Dalwinderjit Singh, a 2017-batch officer, who will now assume charge as Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar. These strategic placements are intended to reinforce administrative capacity in critical border districts.
Pallavi Assigned to Pathankot with Dual Responsibilities
IAS officer Pallavi, from the 2017 batch, who earlier managed portfolios in Water Supply & Sanitation, Power, and Renewable Energy, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Pathankot. She will also take on the role of Municipal Commissioner, replacing Aditya Uppal. Her appointment is expected to strengthen district-level coordination and service delivery.
Harpreet Singh to Oversee Water Supply and Sanitation
Harpreet Singh, a 2019-batch IAS officer who served as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) in Fatehgarh Sahib, has been appointed to lead the Department of Water Supply and Sanitation. His entry into the state-level portfolio is anticipated to bring innovative approaches to water infrastructure and rural development.
Strategic Realignment to Reinforce Governance in Border Regions
This latest round of administrative reshuffling underscores the Punjab government’s intent to deploy skilled officers in roles that demand high-impact leadership—particularly in departments and districts central to infrastructure expansion, governance reforms, and public service delivery.
