IAS Gursimar Singh Named ADC Mandi; Aparajita Chandel Promoted as SDM Salooni
In a mid-year bureaucratic rejig, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has announced the transfer of five officers, including an IAS officer, and appointed six newly inducted Himachal Administrative Service (HAS) officers to Block Development Officer (BDO) posts across the state. The reshuffle was formalized through an official notification issued by the Department of Personnel on Thursday.
Key IAS & HAS-Level Transfers:
Gursimar Singh (IAS, 2020 batch)
Transferred from the post of SDM Jawali to Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Mandi.
Aparajita Chandel (HAS)
Promoted and transferred from Assistant Commissioner to DC, Hamirpur to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Salooni, in Chamba district.
Rohit Rathore
Moved from the position of ADC Mandi to Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Mandi.
The reshuffle also involves the withdrawal of additional charges from these officers, signaling a realignment of responsibilities to enhance administrative efficiency.
Other HAS Officer Transfers:
Laxman Singh
Transferred from SDM Gohar to SDM Ani.
Narendra Singh
Formerly serving with the RTO Flying Squad, Kangra, he has been appointed SDM Jawali.
These changes are part of the government’s broader strategy to deploy officers in positions that strengthen field-level governance and improve service delivery.
First Postings for New HAS Officers as BDOs:
Six recently inducted HAS officers have been given their first field-level appointments as Block Development Officers (BDOs) in different districts:
Himani – BDO Chauhan, District Shimla
Anubhav Tanwar – BDO Chamba
Kartikey Dogra – BDO Nankhari
Karanvir Singh – BDO Kupvi
Neha Negi – BDO Sangdah
Yogesh Kumar – BDO Pangi
These appointments mark the formal commencement of field duties for the newest batch of HAS officers, placing them at the forefront of rural development and local governance.
Additional Charge for Rajiv Thakur:
Rajiv Thakur, currently serving as Deputy Secretary, State Selection Commission, Hamirpur, has been assigned additional responsibilities, including:
Assistant Commissioner to DC, Hamirpur
Tehsildar, Gohar
SDM, Gohar
This multi-role assignment reflects the growing administrative demand in critical areas, as the state government looks to optimize manpower for better governance outcomes.
This reshuffle is seen as a strategic move to enhance administrative effectiveness and bolster service delivery mechanisms across the state.
