Kumud Sahay Appointed Palamu Divisional Commissioner After Year-Long Vacancy; Pledges Transparent Governance and Timely Development
After nearly a year of waiting, the Palamu Division has finally received a new Commissioner. The Jharkhand Government has appointed IAS officer Kumud Sahay as the Divisional Commissioner of Palamu, filling a post that had remained vacant since January 31, 2025. She formally assumed charge on Thursday evening, becoming the 48th Commissioner of the division.
A 2012-batch IAS officer from the Jharkhand cadre, Sahay brings with her extensive administrative experience and a reputation for structured, data-driven governance.
Commitment to Transparency and Public Participation
Speaking after taking charge, Sahay emphasized that divisional offices and the public must work together to ensure effective implementation of government schemes. She stressed that her priority would be to guarantee that the maximum benefits of welfare and development programs reach the people in a transparent and time-bound manner.
Focus Areas as Commissioner
As Divisional Commissioner, Sahay will oversee critical sectors including:
Revenue collection
Land acquisition
Welfare schemes
Sports development
Her agenda highlights timely execution of projects and strengthening administrative coordination across departments.
Background and Administrative Experience
Kumud Sahay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and is widely recognized for her expertise in statistics and data-based policy evaluation.
June 2025: During a major administrative reshuffle, she was appointed Director of the Directorate of Statistics, Jharkhand, where she contributed to data collection, analysis, and policy evaluation, helping measure the effectiveness of government schemes.
March 2024: She served as Deputy Commissioner of Jamtara district, where she actively promoted agricultural development and welfare programs. She inspected strawberry and pea cultivation projects and directed officials to provide proper facilities to farmers.
Expectations in Palamu Division
With her appointment, expectations are high in Palamu. Her emphasis on transparency, structured administration, and timely execution of development projects is anticipated to bring renewed momentum to governance in the division. Local stakeholders believe her leadership will strengthen institutional efficiency and accelerate progress in the region.
