48 IAS Officers Transferred In Major Administrative Reshuffle, Akhil Arora Appointed As New Additional Chief Secretary To CM

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government carried out a major administrative reshuffle late Friday night, transferring 48 IAS officers. This extensive reshuffle includes significant changes throughout the administrative hierarchy and across various departments. According to an official release, a considerable change has been made at the top post in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). 

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Shikhar Agrawal has been transferred from the CMO and posted as ACS-Industries. At the same time, Akhil Arora has been appointed as the new ACS to the Chief Minister. ACS Arora has also been given additional charge of the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) and the Ground Water Department. 

This assignment is considered crucial as several major projects related to water management and drinking water supply are underway in the state. Agarwal has been appointed ACS (Industries) in view of the upcoming Rising Rajasthan Pravasi Rajasthani Conference (December 10). 

He will now head key departments linked to the state's industrial development, including Industries, MSME, Public Enterprises, DIMC, RIICO and the Bureau of Investment Promotion. The government has expressed confidence that Agarwal's experience will give new momentum to efforts to attract investment in the state, the release said. 

The transfer list includes the reshuffling of ACS, Principal Secretary, and Secretary-level officers across 18 departments, including Industries, Finance, Transport, Medical, Tourism, Revenue, and Women & Child Development. Additionally, two divisional commissioners have also been transferred, the release said. The state government has termed this move a routine administrative exercise, stating that all changes have been made to ensure smoother governance and better coordination across departments. 

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