Senior IAS officer Shamsher Singh Rawat Appointed as Special Chief Secretary, GAD, Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed 1992-batch IAS officer Shamsher Singh Rawat as Special Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department (Services & HRM). The seasoned bureaucrat takes charge from Mukesh Kumar Meena (IAS: 1998), who previously held the position in an additional capacity.
A Distinguished Administrative Career
With over 30 years of service in the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Mr. Rawat brings rich administrative experience across multiple key departments:
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Social Welfare (served as Secretary)
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Rural Development (as Commissioner)
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Civil Supplies (as VC & MD of Civil Supplies Corporation)
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Finance and Land Revenue
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Minorities Welfare (Principal Secretary, 2016-19)
His ground-level expertise includes serving as:
District Collector, Chittoor
Special Secretary to the Chief Minister
Strategic Leadership for Governance Reforms
Mr. Rawat’s appointment aims to strengthen bureaucratic efficiency and human resource management in Andhra Pradesh. His proven track record in policy implementation and welfare administration makes him a fitting choice for this pivotal role.
This move underscores the state government’s focus on leveraging experienced leadership for effective governance.
