Haryana IAS-HCS Reshuffle: 17 Officers Transferred in 3 Days, Vijay Kumar Bhavikatti Appointed Secretary to Governor
In a swift and significant administrative move, the Haryana government has carried out yet another bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 17 officers, including four IAS and 13 HCS officers. The latest exercise comes just a day after a separate round of transfers, indicating a major administrative overhaul underway in the state.
Second Reshuffle in Just Three Days
The back-to-back reshuffles highlight the government’s intent to recalibrate governance structures and improve efficiency across departments. The transfers, implemented with immediate effect, span critical sectors such as labour, energy, irrigation, education, and rural development.
Key IAS-Level Appointments
Among the prominent changes, Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti has been appointed as Secretary to the Governor, along with additional roles as Labour Commissioner and Special Secretary in the Labour Department. He was previously serving as Managing Director of HAFED and the Haryana International Horticulture Marketing Corporation.
Anish Yadav has been given additional charge as Managing Director of HAFED and the horticulture marketing corporation, alongside his existing role in the Development & Panchayats Department.
Vikram continues to hold multiple key assignments, including Managing Director roles in Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, as well as Haryana Minerals Ltd., along with his position in the Energy Department.
Sachin Gupta, currently Deputy Commissioner of Rohtak, has been assigned additional responsibilities as Administrator of Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran, Rohtak, and Additional Director, Urban Estate.
Major HCS-Level Transfers
A wide-ranging reshuffle has also taken place among Haryana Civil Services officers:
Amit Kumar moved to Punhana as SDO (Civil)
Virender Chaudhary appointed CEO, Zila Parishad Kurukshetra
Manish Kumar Lohan given additional departmental charges
Surender Singh posted at Medical College, Khanpur Kalan
Ved Prakash shifted to Dabwali
Bhupendra Singh posted in Palwal
Young Officers Get Field Responsibilities
Several younger officers have been entrusted with important field-level roles:
Ashvir Singh – SDO, Barwala
Sanjeev Kumar – SDO, Bawal
Anmol – MD, Cooperative Sugar Mills Sonipat
Newly inducted officers also received key postings:
Jyoti Nagpal – City Magistrate, Gurugram
Sapna Yadav – Joint Director, Haryana Institute of Public Administration
Hunny Bansal – SDO, Faridabad
Ankit Kumar – SDO, Gohana
Administrative Significance
The reshuffle reflects a broader restructuring across key governance sectors, including:
Labour and employment
Power and energy distribution
Irrigation and water resources
Municipal administration
Rural development
Key institutions such as HAFED and state power utilities have seen leadership changes aimed at improving efficiency and coordination.
With two major reshuffles within days, the Haryana government appears to be undertaking a comprehensive administrative reset. The mix of experienced IAS officers and newly empowered HCS officers suggests a balanced strategy focused on performance, accountability, and field-level governance.
