Maharashtra Government Announces Fresh IAS Transfers; Key Postings in Amravati, Wardha

Parijat Tripathi

Administrative Reshuffle Continues as Four Officers Get New Assignments

The Maharashtra government has implemented another round of bureaucratic reassignments, transferring four IAS officers in its ongoing administrative restructuring initiative. This marks the second such reshuffle within a week, following last week’s transfer of eight senior officials.

Key Appointments

  1. Saumya Sharma Chandak (IAS 2018)

    From: CEO, Nagpur Smart City

    To: Municipal Commissioner, Amravati Municipal Corporation

  2. Parag Soman (IAS 2014 – Promotee)

    From: CEO, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), Thane

    To: CEO, Zilla Parishad, Wardha

  3. Sachin Kalantre (IAS 2014 – Promotee)

    From: Commissioner, Amravati Municipal Corporation

    To: Deputy Director General, Yashada (Pune)

  4. Jithin Rahman (IAS 2020)

    From: CEO, Zilla Parishad, Wardha

    To: CEO, Zilla Parishad, Beed

Government’s Rationale

The Fadnavis-led administration has emphasized that these frequent reshuffles are part of a strategic realignment to:
Enhance governance efficiency
Optimize officer expertise
Strengthen policy implementation

This latest move follows last week’s appointments, including:

  • Nitin Patil as Administrator, State Cotton Producers Marketing Federation

  • Appasaheb Dhulaj as Secretary, OBC Bahujan Welfare Department

Broader Context

Since assuming office six months ago, the Maharashtra government has undertaken multiple waves of bureaucratic changes, reflecting its commitment to performance-driven governance.

Officers have been directed to assume their new roles immediately.

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