Major Reshuffle in Rajasthan Bureaucracy: 62 IAS Officers Transferred

In a significant move, the Rajasthan government has transferred 62 IAS officers, including key appointments and removals. The reshuffle involves new district collectors and changes at the divisional level, reflecting a strategic shift in the state's administrative framework. Senior officials like Akhil Arora and Shweta Chauhan have been reassigned to pivotal roles. This restructuring aims to enhance governance and efficiency within the state's bureaucracy. Stay tuned for more updates on the implications of these changes.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 23, 2025, 11:29 IST

Significant Changes in Rajasthan's Administrative Structure

The Rajasthan government has executed a substantial reshuffle within its bureaucracy, transferring 62 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The personnel department released the transfer list late Sunday night, which includes the reassignment of eight additional chief secretaries and 11 district collectors. Furthermore, 21 IAS officers have been assigned additional responsibilities across various departments.

Senior IAS officer Akhil Arora has been moved from the finance department to the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) as Additional Chief Secretary after nearly five years. Aparna Arora has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, transitioning from the Forest Department.

New Appointments and Transfers

According to the official order, Shweta Chauhan has been appointed as the new district collector of Phalodi, previously serving as the director of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Harjeelal Atal, the former collector of Phalodi, has been designated as the CEO of the State Health Insurance Agency. Similarly, Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Singh, the CEO of the Jodhpur District Council, has been appointed as the Joint Secretary in the personnel department. Ashish Kumar Mishra, who was awaiting posting, will now take over as the new CEO of the Jodhpur District Council.

Bal Mukund Asawa, the collector of Rajsamand, has been transferred to Jaipur as Joint Secretary in the Public Works Department, with Arun Kumar Hasiya taking over as the new collector of Rajsamand. Hasiya previously held positions as the CEO of Jaipur Smart City and the Commissioner of Jaipur Municipal Corporation.

Removal of Jhunjhunu Collector

In a departmental inquiry, Jhunjhunu Collector Ramavatar Meena has been removed from his position and appointed as a director. This decision follows dissatisfaction expressed by Chief Secretary Sudhanshu Pant regarding Meena's responses during a review meeting in Sikar back in May.

Currently, no replacement has been announced for the Jhunjhunu collector, and the position of Superintendent of Police in the district is also vacant, leaving both top administrative and police roles unfilled.

New District Collectors Appointed

The reshuffle includes the appointment of new district collectors and magistrates in several districts:

Kana Ram - Collector, Sawai Madhopur
Kalpana Agarwal - Collector, Tonk
Kamar ul Zaman Chaudhary - Collector, Bharatpur
Piyush Samaria - Collector, Kota
Priyanka Goswami - Collector, Kotputli-Bahrod
Arun Kumar Hasiya - Collector, Rajsamand
Kamal Ram Meena - Collector, Beawar
Shweta Chauhan - Collector, Phalodi
Mahendra Khadgawat - Collector, Didwana-Kuchaman

Regional Level Changes

Significant changes have also occurred at the divisional level. Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur, the divisional commissioner of Bikaner, has been appointed as the chairman of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board. Vishram Meena, who was serving as the secretary of the Sanskrit Education Department in Jaipur, has been appointed as the new divisional commissioner of Bikaner.

Other Notable Changes

Other changes include:

Dr. Tina Soni - Divisional Commissioner, Bharatpur
Shakti Singh Rathore - Divisional Commissioner, Ajmer
Vishram Meena - Divisional Commissioner, Bikaner

In addition, Ashish Modi, the Director of Secondary Education, has been sent to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment as Joint Secretary. The responsibilities of the Director of Secondary Education have now been assigned to Sitaram Jat, who is currently serving as the Director of Primary Education.