In recent administrative developments involving both state and central postings, IAS officer Arjit Mahajan of the 2022 batch (Assam-Meghalaya cadre) has been transferred within Assam, while IRS officer Abhishek Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Arjit Mahajan Posted to Assam Finance Department
Arjit Mahajan, who was serving as Additional District Commissioner of Bijni Sub-Division, has now been transferred and appointed as Under Secretary in the Finance Department, Government of Assam. He will also hold additional charge in the Commissionerate of Taxes.
A promising officer from the 2022 IAS batch, Mahajan has played an active role in sub-divisional administration and will now transition to a more strategic, policy-centric role at the state secretariat.
Abhishek Kumar Appointed Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Textiles
Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar, a 2015-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. His posting has been approved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) based on a recommendation from the Department of Revenue.
Kumar’s appointment is for a tenure of four years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders. The DoPT has directed his immediate relieving to ensure a smooth and timely transition to his new role.
Broader Implications of the Appointments
These transfers reflect the government’s ongoing strategy to deploy experienced officers in roles where their skills can significantly contribute to governance and sectoral reforms. While Mahajan’s new position will bolster financial administration in Assam, Kumar’s central deputation brings valuable tax and regulatory expertise to the textiles ministry, which is undergoing critical reforms and modernization efforts.
