Assam Government Reshuffles IAS Officers Across CMO, AMSCL, and Agriculture Department
The Assam government has announced a major reshuffle of senior IAS officers through an official order dated July 13, 2025. The changes involve key leadership roles in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Assam Medical Services Corporation Limited (AMSCL), and the Agriculture Department. The reshuffle aims to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen governance across priority sectors.
Hivare Nisarg Gautam Appointed Secretary to Chief Minister
Hivare Nisarg Gautam, IAS (Assam-Meghalaya cadre, 2015 batch), who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Hailakandi, has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister of Assam.
This key appointment places Gautam in a strategic role within the Chief Minister’s Office, directly supporting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The move reflects the administration’s confidence in his governance abilities and leadership track record.
Dr Lakshmanan S Assigned Additional Responsibilities in Health and Safety
Dr Lakshmanan S, IAS (2011 batch), who is currently serving as Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, and also holding additional charges as Managing Director of Guwahati Smart City Limited and Secretary in the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises Department, has now been entrusted with:
Additional charge as Managing Director, Assam Medical Services Corporation Limited (AMSCL)
Additional charge as Commissioner, Food Safety and Drugs Administration, Assam
His expanded portfolio underlines the government’s trust in his continued leadership in Assam’s healthcare and infrastructure domains.
Dr P Uday Praveen Appointed as Secretary, Agriculture Department
Dr P Uday Praveen, IAS (2016 batch), who was previously Secretary in the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises Department and oversaw various innovation and startup initiatives, has been relieved of all his additional responsibilities in those departments.
He has now been appointed as:
Secretary, Agriculture Department, Assam
Additional charge as Director of Agriculture, Assam
This new role positions him at the forefront of Assam’s agricultural development agenda, particularly at a time when the state is pushing for innovation and reforms in the sector.
Strengthening Governance Through Strategic Leadership
These appointments highlight the Assam government’s focused efforts to align experienced officers with departments of strategic importance. With growing attention to public service delivery, agricultural modernization, health infrastructure, and inter-departmental coordination, this reshuffle is expected to bring greater administrative synergy and impactful governance outcomes on the ground.
