Chandigarh: The Punjab government has transferred five IAS officers and one PCS officer, making key changes in administrative positions. The reshuffle affects departments including home affairs, planning, taxation, and health.
Key Administrative Changes
Alok Shekhar Takes Over as ACS-Cum-Financial Commissioner, Cooperation
Alok Shekhar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary (ACS)-cum-Financial Commissioner, Cooperation. He has also been given an additional charge as ACS, Home Affairs, replacing Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
Jaspreet Talwar Gets Multiple Responsibilities
Jaspreet Talwar, a 1995-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Planning. She has also taken on additional roles as Additional Chief Secretary, Mines & Geology, relieving Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
Ajit Balaji Joshi Moves to Rural Development and Taxation
Ajit Balaji Joshi, a 2003-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayats. He will also oversee taxation as the Administrative Secretary, Taxation, a role previously handled by Jaspreet Talwar.
Basant Garg to Oversee Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Basant Garg, a 2005-batch IAS officer, has been named Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, a key position in the state’s agriculture sector.
Dilraj Singh Gets Parliamentary Affairs and Health Roles
Dilraj Singh, a 2005-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Administrative Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. He will also take on additional responsibilities as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration, and Commissioner, Gurudwara Elections, Punjab, previously handled by Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.
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