Bihar Appoints IAS Priyanka Rani as Director of SC/ST Welfare Department; New Leadership Signals Strong Push for Transparency, Education, and Inclusive Growth
IAS officer Priyanka Rani, a 2019-batch civil servant, has formally taken over charge as the Director of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Welfare Department in Bihar. Upon assuming office, she clearly outlined her vision, stating that the comprehensive social, educational, and economic advancement of SC and ST communities will remain the central focus of her tenure.
Ensuring Transparent and Time-Bound Delivery of Welfare Schemes
Addressing officials after taking charge, Director Priyanka Rani emphasized that every welfare scheme operated by the department must be executed with efficiency, transparency, and strict adherence to timelines. She asserted that government initiatives should reach eligible beneficiaries without procedural delays, leakages, or administrative lapses, and stressed that the department’s performance must align fully with the state government’s policy objectives.
Strengthening Education Through Institutional Reforms
Highlighting the importance of education as a catalyst for long-term empowerment, she said that Dr. Ambedkar Welfare Hostels and Residential Schools would receive focused attention. Her approach includes improving academic outcomes, infrastructure quality, discipline, and overall student well-being. She underlined that creating a safe, supportive, and resource-rich environment for students living in these institutions is essential for their holistic development.
Zero Tolerance for Negligence and Administrative Lapses
The newly appointed Director issued a clear message regarding accountability, stating that negligence, apathy, or non-cooperation in the implementation of departmental programs would not be accepted. She warned that strict disciplinary action would be taken against officers or staff who obstruct departmental work or fail to discharge their assigned responsibilities.
Commitment to Accountability, Sensitivity, and Public Service
Reaffirming her administrative philosophy, Priyanka Rani stated that transparency, accountability, and sensitivity towards public welfare would guide all departmental actions. She stressed the importance of swift grievance redressal and expressed confidence that coordinated teamwork among officials and employees would help achieve departmental goals and accelerate the upliftment and empowerment of SC and ST communities across Bihar.
