Bihar Government Executes Transfer of 12 IAS Officers
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Synopsis
On February 13, 2023, the Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, executed the transfer of 12 IAS officers, assigning additional responsibilities to several. This reshuffle aims to ensure efficient governance and the implementation of developmental policies.
Key Takeaways
- 12 IAS officers transferred in Bihar.
- Some officers received additional charges.
- Udayan Mishra promoted to Special Secretary.
- Administrative reshuffle for better governance.
- Previous transfer of IPS officers occurred on February 5.
Patna, Feb 13 (NationPress) The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, executed a transfer of 12 IAS officers on Wednesday.
Several officers were also given additional responsibilities across different departments.
The General Administration Department has circulated a notification regarding these transfers and postings on Wednesday.
Among the officers, Udayan Mishra, who served as the Director of Science, Technology, and Technical Education, has been elevated to Special Secretary of the Tourism department while also taking on the role of Tourism Director.
Pawan Kumar Sinha, a Land Settlement Officer in Jamui district, has been reassigned as Additional Secretary of the Water Resources Department.
Shyam Bihari Meena, who was the Director of Planning and Training, has stepped down from his position as Director of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department.
Rajesh Kumar, a Purnia District Settlement Officer, has received a promotion to Additional Secretary in the Parliamentary Affairs Department of the Bihar government.
Abhay Jha, a 2017 batch IAS officer, previously held the position of Managing Director at Bihar State Text Book Prakash Nigam Ltd. He has now been appointed as Joint Secretary of the Rural Works Department.
Yogesh Kumar Sagar, also from the 2017 batch and previously Managing Director of Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation, is now the Director of the Social Welfare Department with additional responsibilities as Joint Secretary of the Social Welfare Department.
Dinesh Kumar, the Bhagalpur Divisional Commissioner, has been entrusted with an Additional Charge as Commissioner of the Munger Division.
Animesh Kumar Parashar, the Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation, has been assigned an Additional Charge as Managing Director of Bihar Urban Infrastructure Corporation.
Ahmed Mahmood, serving as Additional Secretary of Science, Technology, and Technical Education, now has an Additional Charge as Director of Technical Education.
These administrative transfers are part of the state government's ongoing reshuffling efforts, aimed at ensuring effective governance and the successful implementation of developmental policies across various sectors.
Previously, on February 5, the Nitish Kumar government announced the transfer and posting of seven IPS officers, including those holding the ranks of Additional Director General (ADG) and Inspector General (IG).
The reshuffle also saw the appointment of five new IPS officers and two women officers to significant positions.
