Central deputation ends for both officers as states prepare to reassign crucial roles
The Government of India has approved the repatriation of two senior officers – an IAS and an IFS officer – to their respective state cadres, signaling strategic bureaucratic realignments.
Aravind Kumar Returns to Punjab Cadre
Aravind Kumar M.K. (IAS Punjab: 2011), currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been relieved from central deputation and will rejoin the Punjab government.
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Key Contributions: Played a pivotal role in power infrastructure and renewable energy projects during his central tenure.
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State Role Expected: Likely to be assigned to critical energy or infrastructure-related portfolios, strengthening Punjab’s administrative framework.
Anjan Kumar Mohanty Rejoins Sikkim Forest Department
Anjan Kumar Mohanty (IFS 1992), currently Additional Director General of Forests (ADGF) in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has been repatriated to his Sikkim cadre.
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Strategic Move: Aimed at bolstering Sikkim’s forest administration and environmental governance, given his extensive central experience.
Broader Implications of the Repatriations
These moves reflect a coordinated effort between the Centre and States to:
Optimize bureaucratic expertise for state-specific priorities
Accelerate implementation of flagship schemes and critical projects
Address urgent administrative needs, including election management
Such cadre reshuffles are routine in the IAS/IFS, particularly when officers complete significant central tenures or are required for key state-level responsibilities.
