In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Telangana government on May 13, 2025, appointed IAS officer Sandeep Kumar Sultania (1998 batch, Telangana cadre) as the new Principal Secretary of the Finance Department. He succeeds K Ramakrishna Rao (IAS:1991:TG), who was elevated to the position of Chief Secretary two weeks ago.
Currently serving as Principal Secretary, Sports Department, Sultania is widely recognized for his extensive administrative experience across several critical sectors. His new appointment represents a strategic shift in the state’s finance leadership — a department that plays a pivotal role in budget planning, fiscal management, and economic governance.
About IAS Sandeep Kumar Sultania
Sandeep Kumar Sultania, a 1998-batch IAS officer from Telangana cadre, originally hails from Bihar. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he holds a degree in Accountancy and has built a distinguished career in public administration.
Over the years, he has served in multiple high-impact roles, including:
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Principal Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department
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Secretary to the Chief Minister
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Senior positions in departments such as Finance, Transport, Cooperation, and Tourism
He is particularly noted for his deep expertise in rural development, land revenue administration, and urban planning.
Sultania’s appointment underscores the government’s focus on experienced leadership to steer the state’s financial roadmap in the coming years.
