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Telangana, the south Indian state known for its dynamic governance, witnessed a significant reshuffle in its administrative setup on June 24, 2024. Led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana Congress Government took a bold step by transferring and assigning new postings to over 40 IAS officers. This move marks the first major reshuffle of IAS officers since the Lok Sabha elections of 2024.
The discussions regarding the transfer of IAS officers had been in the air for quite some time, but the government refrained from initiating the process until the conclusion of the election on June 6. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with senior officials including Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari, finalized the list of officers who were to be transferred.
The reshuffle involved various key positions within the state administration. Energy Department principal secretary, Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi, was transferred and appointed as the principal secretary in the Commercial Taxes and Excise department. This forced a chain reaction of appointments, with officials like D. Ronald Rose from GHMC and Amrapali Kata shuffling positions to accommodate the new changes in the bureaucracy.
The reshuffle also included officers like Transport Commissioner Jyoti Buddha Prakash, Youth Services principal secretary Sabyasachi Ghosh, and numerous other senior officials who were either waiting for postings or serving in key departments. This overhaul injected fresh leadership into critical sectors such as animal husbandry, fisheries, and tourism.
Overall, the reshuffle of over 40 IAS officers in Telangana signals a strategic move by the Congress Government to enhance administrative efficiency and streamline governance. With new faces at the helm of key departments, the state is poised for a renewed focus on development and progress. This bold step showcases the government’s commitment to ensuring effective and responsive governance for the people of Telangana.
