The Rajasthan government has made a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring 108 IAS officers, including district collectors, while assigning additional responsibilities to 20 officers. Among the key appointments, IAS officer Tina Dabi has been entrusted with a major role, while her husband, Pradeep K. Gawande, has been appointed as the District Collector of Jalore.
Major Reshuffle in Rajasthan Administration
On Thursday, the Rajasthan government initiated a large-scale reshuffle within the state bureaucracy, transferring 108 IAS officers to new positions across the state. This administrative overhaul affects several prominent districts, with new district collectors being appointed. In addition, 20 IAS officers have been given additional charges along with their current roles, strengthening the state’s administrative framework.
Tina Dabi Becomes Barmer Collector
Tina Dabi, a 2016 batch IAS officer and a notable figure in Indian civil services, has been appointed as the District Collector and Magistrate of Barmer. Previously, she served as the Commissioner of Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS). Her husband, Pradeep K. Gawande, has also been given a crucial role, taking over as the District Collector of Jalore.
Jitendra Soni Appointed Jaipur Collector
In another significant move, Jitendra Kumar Soni has been appointed as the new District Collector of Jaipur, replacing previous officials. Vijay Pal Singh has been designated as the Commissioner of the Tourism Department, while Harimohan Meena has been entrusted with the position of District Collector of Deeg, and Ram Avtar Meena takes charge of Jhunjhunu.
New Appointments Across Rajasthan
Other prominent appointments include:
- Shubhra Singh has been made the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC).
- Shreya Guha has been given the responsibility as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Rural Development Department.
The reshuffle also saw the following new district collectors:
- Mukul Sharma for Sikar
- Shubham Chaudhary for Rajsamand
- Ashish Modi for Churu
- Kishore Kumar for Khairthal-Tijara
- Lok Bandhu for Ajmer
- Dr. Manju for Sri Ganganagar
- Artika Shukla for Alwar
In a crucial change, Pushpa Satyani replaces Tina Dabi as the new Commissioner of EGS.
Summing Up
This administrative reshuffle by the Rajasthan government aims to strengthen governance across the state by assigning experienced officers to key positions. With IAS officers like Tina Dabi and Pradeep Gawande assuming critical roles in districts like Barmer and Jalore, Rajasthan’s administrative landscape is set for a dynamic shift. The reshuffle is expected to improve efficiency and public service delivery in the newly reassigned districts.