What Major Changes Did Delhi L-G Implement in the Recent IAS and DANICS Transfers?

New Delhi, Aug 2 (NationPress) In a noteworthy bureaucratic reorganization, Delhi Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has rolled out transfer and posting directives for 23 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Services (DANICS) officials across multiple departments.

This directive, executed by the Services-I Branch of the Services Department, received the green light from the Delhi L-G and takes effect without delay.

As per an order dated August 1, 2025, numerous high-ranking officials have been assigned additional roles or reassigned to different departments.

Sandeep Kumar, a 1997 batch IAS officer and currently Principal Secretary (Vigilance), will now also take on the additional responsibility of Principal Secretary (IT), in addition to his existing duties in Environment and Forests and Administrative Reforms.

Dilraj Kaur, a 2000 batch IAS officer, has been designated as Principal Secretary (Social Welfare) with the added responsibility of SC/ST/OBC Welfare, relieving her of her portfolio in the General Administration Department (GAD).

Vikas Anand, a 2002 batch IAS officer and Secretary to the Delhi Chief Minister, will also assume the role of Secretary (Information and Publicity).

Shurbir Singh, a 2004 batch IAS officer, has been transferred to Finance as Secretary while continuing his additional roles in GAD and Power.

Prince Dhawan, a 2012 batch IAS officer and Managing Director of Delhi Transport Corporation, will now additionally serve as Special Secretary (IT) and Executive Director of Geospatial Delhi Limited (GSDL).

G. Sudhakar, a 2012 batch IAS officer and (Central) District Magistrate, will take on extra responsibilities as Managing Director of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC).

Pankaj Kumar, a 2012 batch IAS officer, gains additional duties as Special Secretary (NCR), alongside his roles in Weights and Measures and Deputy Commissioner (HQ).

Tapasya Raghav, a 2013 batch IAS officer, adds State Mission Director (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) to her current responsibilities as Special Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) and Project Director (CATS).

Anjali Sehrawat, a 2013 batch IAS officer, has relocated from the Social Welfare Department to assume the position of Director (Higher Education) and TTE Director.

Sachin Rana, a 2014 batch IAS officer and Special Commissioner (Trade and Taxes), now holds the additional charge as Chief Vigilance Officer of DTL/IPGCL/PPCL.

Kinny Singh, a 2014 batch IAS officer, remains as Special Secretary (Health) while taking on new roles as Secretary (Public Grievance Commission) and Project Director (Delhi AIDS Control Society).

Suneel Anchipaka, a 2014 batch IAS officer, also associated with Trade and Taxes, now assumes additional responsibilities as Special Secretary (Tourism).

Sanjeev Kumar, a 2014 batch IAS officer, has been entrusted with additional duties as Special Secretary (SC/ST/OBC/Minorities) alongside his role in Administrative Reforms.

Sandeep Kumar Mishra (2015), Member Secretary (DPCC), receives the additional responsibility of Special Secretary (Environment and Forests).

Kumar Abhishek (2016) has been designated as DM (North) in the Revenue Department, relieving him from the Higher Education and Cooperative departments.

Yash Chaudhary (2017) transitions from District Collector (North) to Director (Social Welfare).

DANICS Officers Reassigned:

Sravan Bagaria (2001) has taken on the role of District Magistrate (South-East).

Prashant Kumar (2010) is now Additional Secretary (Public Grievances Cell), moving from registrar roles in two state universities.

Shingare Ramchandra Mahadev (2010) has been appointed as the new Additional Secretary (DSSSB), succeeding his previous position in education.

Puneet Kumar Patel (2012), previously pending posting, has been assigned as Additional Secretary (Urban Development).

Dr. Nidhi Sarohe (2014) transitions from DSSSB to the Public Grievances Cell in the CM's Office.

Ravinder Kumar (2019) has moved from Finance to the Delhi Jal Board.

Ramesh Kumar (2024), a recent addition, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary (Home).

This reshuffle signifies an administrative realignment aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and facilitating improved inter-departmental coordination within the Delhi government.

The Services Department has instructed all relevant departments and officials to implement these changes immediately.