Chhattisgarh Government Transfers 13 IAS Officers Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit; Major Changes Across Key Departments
Just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Raipur, the Chhattisgarh government has executed a major reshuffle in the state bureaucracy. A total of 13 IAS officers have been reassigned to new roles across important departments. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the revised postings on Thursday, with the order signed by Secretary Rajat Kumar from Mahanadi Bhawan, Nava Raipur.
This reshuffle covers several senior positions—ranging from Secretaries and Commissioners to Directors and Managing Directors—indicating the state’s effort to streamline administration ahead of the high-profile visit.
Key Changes in Top Administrative Posts
Shikha Rajput Tiwari Assigned to State Election Commission
IAS officer Shikha Rajput Tiwari (2008 batch), who was serving as Commissioner of Medical Education, has now been appointed Secretary of the Chhattisgarh State Election Commission.
Dr. Priyanka Shukla Becomes Commissioner of Samagra Shiksha
Dr. Priyanka Shukla (2009 batch) has moved from the Health Department and will now serve as Commissioner, Samagra Shiksha. She will also handle the additional responsibility of the Chhattisgarh Textbook Corporation.
Kiran Kaushal Posted as Secretary in State Ministry
IAS officer Kiran Kaushal (2009 batch), previously Managing Director of Markfed, has been transferred to a new assignment at the Secretary level in the state administration.
Major Postings in MD and Director Categories
Padum Singh Alma Takes Charge of Beverages Corporation
Padum Singh Alma (2010 batch) has been appointed Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL). He will also hold additional charge of the Chhattisgarh Beverages Corporation. His new post has been designated equivalent to the senior pay scale.
Sanjeev Kumar Jha Becomes Director, Health Services
IAS officer Sanjeev Kumar Jha (2011 batch) will now serve as Director, Health Services, along with additional duties under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
Jitendra Kumar Shukla Made MD of Markfed
Jitendra Kumar Shukla (2012 batch) will take over as the new Managing Director of Markfed while continuing as Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Ritesh Agarwal Gets Additional Role in Medical Education
Ritesh Kumar Agarwal (2012 batch), who is currently MD of the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation, has been assigned the extra responsibility of Commissioner, Medical Education.
Other Important Transfers
Iffat Ara (2012 batch)
Previous Role: Additional Divisional Commissioner, Raipur & Durg
New Role: Special Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management, and Managing Director, Civil Supplies Corporation
Santa Devi Jangde (2016 batch)
New Role: Additional charge as Director, AYUSH
Sukhnath Ahirwar (2016 batch)
New Role: Joint Secretary, Sports & Youth Welfare
Dr. Renuka Srivastava (2019 batch)
New Roles: Deputy Secretary, Women & Child Development, and Director, WCD
Rita Yadav (2019 batch)
New Role: Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Khadi and Village Industries Board
Lokesh Kumar (2019 batch)
New Roles: Director, Horticulture, and CEO of the Chirag Project
