In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at streamlining governance, the Government of Kerala on Thursday announced a reallocation of responsibilities among senior IAS officers, including the creation of two ex-cadre positions and the assignment of additional charges to several officers across key departments.
Two New Ex-Cadre Posts Created
Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, New Delhi
An ex-cadre post equivalent to the Chief Secretary rank has been created for a period of one year.
Puneet Kumar (IAS:1993:KL), currently Additional Chief Secretary, Local Self Government Department, has been appointed to the role.
The post had been lying vacant following the central deputation of Ajit Kumar (IAS:2006:KL), who is now Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
Additional Commissioner, Kerala GST Department
Another ex-cadre post has been established, also for a one-year term.
Sreelakshmi R (IAS:2019:KL), previously Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary, has been appointed to this newly created role.
Additional Charges Assigned to Key IAS Officers
The reshuffle also includes the allocation of full additional responsibilities to several IAS officers to enhance inter-departmental coordination and governance:
Mohammed Hanish APM (IAS:1996:KL)
Current Role: Principal Secretary, Industries Department
Additional Charge: Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Biju K (IAS:2006:KL)
Current Role: Secretary, Public Works Department
Additional Role: Special Officer, Capital Region Development Project-II
Dr. K Vasuki (IAS:2008:KL)
Current Role: Secretary, Labour and Skills Department
Additional Charge: General Education Department
Anupama T V (IAS:2010:KL)
Current Role: Special Secretary, Local Self Government Department
Additional Role: Special Secretary (Co-ordination)
Mohammed Y Safirulla K (IAS:2010:KL)
New Role: Appointed as Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary
Dr. Veena N Madhavan (IAS:2010:KL)
Current Role: Special Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department
Additional Charges:
Special Secretary, Co-operation Department
Special Secretary, Planning and Economic Affairs Department
Member Secretary, Kerala State Planning Board
This reshuffle underscores the Kerala government’s commitment to administrative efficiency and cross-functional leadership in critical departments.
