Delhi: In a significant move ahead of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha election schedule announcement, the Delhi government implemented a substantial bureaucratic reshuffle on Wednesday. The reshuffle involved the transfer and posting of several senior IAS officers, aiming to optimize administrative efficiency and ensure smooth functioning of various government departments.
The appointments were meticulously approved by the National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA), headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Among the notable changes, Prashant Goyal, a seasoned 1993-batch AGMUT cadre officer, has been entrusted with the responsibility of Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner Transport. He takes over from Niharika Rai, who had been handling the additional charge of the department.
Furthermore, Navin Kumar Choudhary, an accomplished 1994-batch IAS officer, has been assigned the leadership of three crucial government departments. He will serve as the Principal Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, while concurrently holding two additional charges, including that of Principal Secretary General Administration. His expertise and experience are expected to bring about positive transformations in these departments.
Additionally, Mitali Namchoom, a dynamic 2011-batch officer, will assume the role of Director of Women and Child Development. She succeeds Krishan Kumar, a 2010-batch officer, who has been reassigned as the Principal Secretary of the Public Works Department (PWD).
Previously, Pankaj Kumar held the position of Principal Secretary PWD along with two additional responsibilities. While relinquishing the PWD charge, he will continue to oversee the other assignments, including that of Deputy Commissioner Headquarters.
The Lok Sabha polls, scheduled for April-May, are drawing closer, and the Election Commission is anticipated to declare the poll schedule in the near future. The Delhi government’s strategic bureaucratic reshuffle is seen as a proactive measure to ensure administrative readiness and effective coordination during the crucial election period.
By strategically positioning experienced and capable officers in key departments, the government aims to enhance public service delivery, address citizens’ concerns efficiently, and maintain overall administrative stability. This timely reshuffle reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process and meeting the needs of the citizens.
