Key Postings Across Tourism, R&B, Social Welfare, Youth Services & Revenue Departments
In a significant administrative overhaul, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday issued orders for the transfer and fresh posting of seven IAS officers. The reshuffle, aimed at optimizing governance, was announced via an official directive from the General Administration Department (GAD) and comes into effect immediately.
Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma Appointed Financial Commissioner, Tourism Department
Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma (IAS:AGMUT:1994), who was awaiting a new assignment, has been appointed as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Tourism Department. In addition, he will also hold additional charge as Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, until further notice.
Anil Kumar Singh Transferred to Public Works (R&B) Department
Anil Kumar Singh (IAS:AGMUT:1995), who was serving as Principal Secretary, Social Welfare Department, and Administrative Secretary, Mining Department, has now been posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department. He will continue to oversee the Mining Department in an additional capacity.
Yasha Mudgal Appointed Secretary, Youth Services and Sports
Yasha Mudgal (IAS:AGMUT:2007), previously Commissioner/Secretary in the Tourism Department, has now been transferred to the Youth Services and Sports Department as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government.
Sarmad Hafeez Takes Over Social Welfare Portfolio
Sarmad Hafeez (IAS:AGMUT:2009), who was heading the Youth Services and Sports Department, has been appointed as Commissioner/Secretary, Social Welfare Department.
Talat Parvez Rohella Named Chairman, Bureau of Public Enterprises
Talat Parvez Rohella (IAS:AGMUT:2010), previously Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, will now serve as Chairman, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhupinder Kumar Posted as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi
Bhupinder Kumar (IAS:AGMUT:2011), who held multiple key responsibilities, including Secretary, Public Works (R&B), and Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, has now been formally posted as Resident Commissioner, J&K Government, New Delhi. He will retain additional charge of:
Administrative Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol Department
Director, Census Operations and Citizen Registration for the UTs of J&K and Ladakh
Ananth Dwivedi Assigned Additional Role in Revenue Department
Ananth Dwivedi (IAS:AGMUT:2021), currently serving as CEO, State Health Agency, and Mission Director, Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, has been given additional charge as Additional Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department.
These strategic postings reflect the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, leadership, and departmental coordination across the Union Territory. The reshuffle places seasoned and capable officers in critical roles to support the government’s developmental and public service objectives.
