Major IAS Officer Transfers in Andhra Pradesh: A Comprehensive Overview

In a significant administrative move, the Andhra Pradesh Government has undertaken a major reshuffle involving 19 IAS officers, including notable figures such as Y Sri Lakshmi, Rajat Bhargava, and Praveen Prakash. This reshuffle, directed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu after deliberations with top officials, aims to revamp various governmental departments across the state.

Key Highlights of the Reshuffle

The recent transfers, as outlined in the government order issued by Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad, include pivotal changes:

• Y Sri Lakshmi, Special Chief Secretary (MA&UD), has been reassigned.
• Rajat Bhargava, Special Chief Secretary (Revenue and Excise), undergoes a change in posting.
• Praveen Prakash, Principal Secretary (School Education Department), has also been transferred.

These officers have been directed to report to the General Administration Department (GAD) for further instructions.

Detailed Transfer List

1. G Sai Prasad, IAS (1991): Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, now Special Chief Secretary to the Government, Water Resources Department, replacing Shashi Bhushan Kumar, IAS (1996).
2. Shashi Bhushan Kumar, IAS (1996): Now Principal Secretary to the Government, P.R. R.D & RWS Department.
3. Budithi Rajsekhar, IAS (1992): Awaiting posting, now Special Chief Secretary to the Government (Agriculture, Sericulture, Cooperation & Marketing), replacing Gopal Krishna Dwivedi, IAS (1993).
4. Anil Kumar Singhal, IAS (1993): Special Chief Secretary to the Governor, now Special Chief Secretary to the Government, MA&UD Department.
5. Gopal Krishna Dwivedi, IAS (1993): Now Special Chief Secretary to the Government, Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Department, replacing M. Hari Jawaharlal, IAS (2005).
6. Siddharth Jain, IAS (2001): Commissioner, Survey, Settlement & Land Records, now Commissioner, Civil Supplies & E.O. Secretary to the Government, CAF & CS Department.
7. Saurabh Gaur, IAS (2002): Commissioner, Intermediate Education, now Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department, and in charge of Principal Secretary to the Government, Skills Development Department.
8. Kona Sasidhar, IAS (2003): Secretary to the Government, ITE & C Department, now Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, and in charge of ITE&C Department and RTGS.
9. A. Babu, IAS (2003): Secretary to the Government (Cooperation & Marketing), now Secretary to the Government (Horticulture, Aquaculture, Fisheries).
10. Bhaskar Katamneni, IAS (2004): Commissioner, School Infrastructure, now Commissioner, APCRDA, replacing Vivek Yadav, IAS (2008).
11. Pradyumna P.S., IAS (2004): Secretary to the Government, TR & B Department, now Secretary to the Chief Minister.
12. M. Janaki, IAS (2005): Awaiting posting, now Secretary to the Government (Expenditure), Finance Department.
13. M.M. Nayak, IAS (2005): Commissioner, Handlooms & Textiles, now Secretary to the Government, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Department.
14. Pravin Kumar, IAS (2006): Collector & District Magistrate, Tirupati, now Commissioner & Director, Mines & Geology, and in charge of MD, A.P. State Mineral Development Corporation.
15. D. Muralidhar Reddy, IAS (2006): VC & MD, AP Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation (APMSIDC), now reporting to GAD for further posting.
16. Vadarevu Vinay Chand, IAS (2008): Awaiting posting, now Secretary to the Government (FP), Finance Department, relieving Saurabh Gaur, IAS (2002), from additional charge.

Implications and Future Projections

This overhaul is expected to streamline governance and enhance operational synergy within various administrative bodies. It reflects the government’s commitment to improving service delivery and administrative accountability across key sectors.

Future Roadmap for Administrative Reform

With these changes, the government aims to foster a more responsive and agile administrative setup, better equipped to tackle the evolving challenges and demands of governance in Andhra Pradesh.

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