Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has once again made a big change at the administrative level and changed the departments of many IAS, PCS and Secretariat Service officers. In this transfer, four IAS, two PCS and 11 officers of the Secretariat Service have been transferred from one place to another. This reshuffle has been done with the aim of strengthening the functioning of various departments and increasing administrative efficiency.
IAS Ahmed Iqbal gets new department
Ahmed Iqbal, who was till now working as Additional Secretary Energy, has now been given the responsibility of the Housing Department. This transfer has been done as per his administrative experience and need.
Child Development Department removed from Ranjana Rajguru
The responsibility of the Child Development Department has been taken back from IAS officer Ranjana Rajguru. A new officer will be appointed in her place.
Anuradha Pal gets double responsibility
Anuradha Pal has now been given the additional responsibility of Additional Secretary in the Excise Department. She is already working as Commissioner.
Narendra Singh Bhandari given the responsibility of Skill Department
IAS Narendra Singh Bhandari has now also been given the responsibility of Additional Secretary, Skill Development Department, so that departmental coordination can be improved.
Changes in PCS officers as well
The responsibility of Additional Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Council has been taken back from PCS officer Lal Singh Rana. At the same time, PCS Narendra Singh has now been given the additional charge of Registrar, Ayurveda University, Harrawala. This administrative change is being considered as another step towards making the working style of the government more effective and transparent.