Veteran Bureaucrats from States Like Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu Conclude Decades of Distinguished Service
July 2025 marks a notable transition within India’s civil services, with 19 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers set to retire across various state cadres. These officers, representing diverse batches and regions, have spent decades shaping policies, implementing reforms, and strengthening governance structures at both the state and national levels.
Who’s Retiring? A Look at the Officers and Their States
The list reflects a wide geographical and administrative representation, with retiring officers having served in sectors ranging from public health and infrastructure to urban planning, law enforcement, and rural development.
Retiring IAS Officers Include:
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AGMUT Cadre: Syed Musawir Ali
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Andhra Pradesh: K Sarada Devi
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Bihar: Chaitanya Prasad
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Gujarat: Kamal Dayani
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Jharkhand: Manmohan Prasad, Sashi Bhushan Mehra, Ajay Kumar Singh
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Madhya Pradesh: Sanjay Gupta, Krishna Deo Tripathi
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Maharashtra: Nitin Ramchandra Gadre, S V R Srinivas
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Odisha: Jyoti Prakash Das
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Rajasthan: Om Prakash Bunkar, Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, Prakash Chandra Sharma
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Tamil Nadu: K Phanindra Reddy, C Vijayraj Kumar
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Telangana: Dr. A Sharath
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Uttar Pradesh: Manoj Kumar Singh
End of Service, Beginning of a Legacy
These officers have held prominent roles such as Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners, and heads of crucial departments, leaving behind a strong legacy of governance and public service. Their retirement signals the end of an era for several departments and administrative bodies that have benefited from their leadership and institutional knowledge.
Reshuffles and Successions on the Horizon
The departure of these seasoned officers will prompt a wave of new appointments and reshuffles across state and central administrations, potentially reshaping key decision-making roles and impacting bureaucratic continuity in several sectors.
Contributions Across Key Areas
From infrastructure development to public welfare programs, and from internal security to urban renewal, these officers have made lasting contributions. Notable among them, S.V.R. Srinivas is widely recognized for his leadership in Mumbai’s urban development initiatives, while Manoj Kumar Singh has played a critical role in infrastructure and disaster management in Uttar Pradesh.
Farewell ceremonies and official acknowledgments are expected to honor their decades of dedicated service, highlighting their enduring impact on India’s administrative landscape.
