In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced the transfer of eight Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, impacting key administrative roles across the state, including major urban centers such as Pune, Mumbai, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
This routine administrative realignment sees several senior officials taking on new responsibilities in crucial districts and departments.
Key Appointments and Transfers:
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Naval Kishore Ram (2008 batch) has been appointed as the new Municipal Commissioner of Pune, replacing Rajendra Bhosale. Known for his expertise in urban governance and planning, Ram brings considerable experience from his previous administrative roles.
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Sheetal Teli-Ugale (2009 batch) has been named Commissioner, Sports and Youth, in Pune — a vital role for shaping the state’s youth policies and developing sports infrastructure.
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J.S. Papalkar (2010 batch), formerly the Collector of Dhule, has been promoted to Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Division, marking a significant elevation in responsibilities.
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C.K. Dange (2010 batch) has been posted as Joint Secretary to the Chief Secretary in the General Administration Department at Mantralaya, Mumbai.
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Saurabh Katiyar (2016 batch), previously the Collector of Amravati, has been transferred to the strategically important role of Collector, Mumbai Suburban District, a key post in the metropolitan region.
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Bhagyashree Vispute (2017 batch), who was serving with CIDCO in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, has been appointed as the new Collector of Dhule, succeeding Papalkar.
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Anand Bhandari (2017 batch) will now serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, Ahilyanagar, a pivotal position in rural district governance.
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Ashish Yerekar (2018 batch) takes over as the Collector of Amravati, succeeding Katiyar.
Implications of the Reshuffle
The reshuffle is expected to influence administrative priorities across various regions, with a particular focus on urban governance in Pune and the Mumbai suburban district, as well as divisional leadership in the Marathwada region. Officers have been strategically placed in departments aligned with their professional backgrounds, ranging from urban development to youth affairs and rural administration.
