Telangana Transfers Nearly 30 IAS Officers in Major Administrative Overhaul; Priyanka Ala Appointed Hyderabad Collector
In a sweeping administrative move aimed at strengthening governance and improving bureaucratic efficiency, the Telangana government has transferred nearly 30 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across various departments and districts. The large-scale reshuffle, carried out late Saturday night, marks one of the most significant bureaucratic reorganisations in the state in recent months.
A key highlight of the reshuffle is the appointment of Priyanka Ala, a 2016-batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, as the new District Collector of Hyderabad. She replaces Hari Chandana Dasari, who has been reassigned as Secretary of Labour and Employment. In her new role, Dasari will also hold additional charge of the Revenue Disaster Management Department.
Priyanka Ala brings with her considerable administrative experience, having previously served as Secretary of the Telangana Public Service Commission and as District Collector of Bhadradri Kothagudem. Her appointment to Hyderabad, a critical administrative and economic hub, is seen as a strategic decision to bolster governance in the state capital.
At the senior level, several key changes have been made. Special Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar has been posted to Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi, while M. Dana Kishore has been appointed Special Chief Secretary of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department. Kishore will also continue to serve as Secretary to the Governor, thereby retaining a significant role in the state’s administrative framework.
Krishna Aditya, who was serving as Director and Secretary of the Board of Intermediate Education, has been elevated to the position of Special Secretary in the Industries and Commerce Department. This move is expected to strengthen the state’s focus on industrial growth and economic development.
The reshuffle has also brought substantial changes at the district level, with seven district collectors being transferred. Among them, Sangareddy Collector P. Pravinya has been posted as Special Secretary in the Roads and Buildings Department, while Khammam Collector Anudeep Durishetty has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Department, with additional charge of Mines and Geology.
Nirmal Collector Abhilasha Abhinav has been appointed Director and Secretary of the Board of Intermediate Education. Meanwhile, several new district collectors have been appointed, including Bhavesh Mishra in Nirmal, Prateek Jain in Sangareddy, T.S. Divakara in Khammam, Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao in Mulugu, Cheka Priyanka in Narayanpet, and Hemant Keshav Patil in Nagarkurnool.
In addition to these changes, the government has also made key appointments in welfare and health-related departments. Civil Supplies Director Zendage Hanumant Kondiba has been posted as Chief Executive Officer of the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, while Tribal Welfare Director B.M. Santhosh has been appointed Special Secretary in the Tribal Welfare Department. B. Viziendira has been shifted from TGWREIS to the Scheduled Castes Department.
The reshuffle further extends to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), where six zonal commissioners have been reassigned, indicating a broader reorganisation of the city’s civic administration. G. Mukunda Reddy has been appointed Special Commissioner of the Information and Public Relations Department, while Apurv Chauhan has been posted as Project Director (CMRO) in the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration.
Additional collector-level transfers have also been carried out, including postings for Lenin Vatsal Toppo, Kiranmayi Koppisetti, and Yuvraj Marmat in various administrative roles.
Overall, the extensive reshuffle reflects the Telangana government’s intent to realign administrative responsibilities, enhance coordination across departments, and improve service delivery at both the state and district levels. The impact of these changes on governance and development initiatives will be closely observed in the coming months.
