By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| The Government of Gujarat has effected a comprehensive reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service officers, reflecting a focused effort to realign leadership across key departments and strengthen governance delivery. The wide-ranging transfers and appointments, notified by the General Administration Department on December 23, 2025, cover crucial portfolios including the Chief Minister’s Office, agriculture, education, finance, energy, health, rural development, and infrastructure

Sanjeev Kumar, IAS (1998)
Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, bringing his wide administrative experience to the centre of state governance. He will also hold additional charge of the Home Department, strengthening coordination in internal security and overall policy implementation across departments.

Vikrant Pandey, IAS
Vikrant Pandey’s position has been redesignated as Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, reflecting enhanced responsibilities in the CMO. He will additionally oversee the Information and Broadcasting Department, ensuring effective government communication, outreach and media coordination at the state level.

Ajay Kumar, IAS (2006)
On repatriation to the state, Ajay Kumar has been appointed Secretary to the Chief Minister. Alongside this role, he will serve as Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Gujarat Maritime Board, contributing to port-led development and maritime infrastructure growth.

Ramesh Chand Meena, IAS (1997)
Ramesh Chand Meena has been appointed Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department. His transfer underscores the state’s focus on strengthening agricultural governance, farmer-centric schemes and cooperative institutions critical to rural economic stability.

Arunkumar M. Solanki, IAS (1990)
Arunkumar M. Solanki takes charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, overseeing co-operation, animal husbandry, cow breeding and fisheries. He will continue as Managing Director of Gujarat State Warehousing Corporation, ensuring continuity in food storage and logistics.

Mukesh Kumar, IAS (1996)
Mukesh Kumar has been appointed Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, allowing focused attention on universities, technical institutions and skill-based learning. The move aims to strengthen academic quality, innovation and alignment of education with industry requirements.

Milind Shivaram Torawane, IAS (2000)
Milind Shivaram Torawane has been transferred as Principal Secretary, Primary and Secondary Education. His role will focus on school education reforms, learning outcomes and effective implementation of education policies across Gujarat’s vast schooling network.

Ashwani Kumar, IAS (1997)
Ashwani Kumar has been appointed Principal Secretary, Energy and Petrochemicals Department. His leadership comes at a crucial time as Gujarat continues to expand its energy infrastructure, petrochemical capacity and transition towards a more sustainable energy mix.

Avantika Singh Aulakh, IAS (2003)
Avantika Singh Aulakh has been appointed Managing Director of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited. She will also hold additional charge of GSPC LNG Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited, consolidating leadership across key state-run energy enterprises.

Sandeep Kumar, IAS (2002)
Sandeep Kumar has been transferred as Secretary, Finance Department (Economic Affairs). His new role places him at the centre of fiscal planning, economic policy formulation and financial strategy crucial to sustaining Gujarat’s growth momentum.

Jenu Devan, IAS (2006)
Jenu Devan has been appointed Secretary, Finance Department (Expenditure), overseeing state spending and budgetary discipline. He will continue holding additional charge as Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, ensuring coordination between finance and power sectors.

Rajesh Manjhu, IAS (2004)
Rajesh Manjhu will hold additional charge as Superintendent of Stamps and Inspector General of Registration. The responsibility strengthens continuity in revenue administration, property registration and enforcement of stamp duty regulations across the state.

Arti Kanwar, IAS (2001)
Arti Kanwar has been appointed Chief Commissioner of State Tax, Ahmedabad. Her role will focus on strengthening tax administration, improving compliance and enhancing revenue mobilisation through efficient implementation of GST and state tax mechanisms.

Vinod Ramachandra Rao, IAS (2000)
Vinod Ramachandra Rao has been transferred as Principal Secretary, Forests and Environment Department. He will oversee environmental conservation, forest management and sustainable development initiatives, balancing ecological concerns with Gujarat’s industrial and infrastructure growth.

Anju Sharma, IAS (1991)
Anju Sharma has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Department (Personnel). Her responsibilities include кадров management, postings, promotions and strengthening administrative efficiency across the state bureaucracy.

Hareet Shukla, IAS
Hareet Shukla, Chief Electoral Officer of Gujarat, will also hold additional charge as Principal Secretary, Ports and Transport Department. The assignment brings experienced oversight to transport infrastructure and port connectivity, vital to Gujarat’s logistics-driven economy.

Rajeev Topno, IAS (1996)
Rajeev Topno has been appointed Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department. His role will focus on healthcare delivery, public health systems and strengthening medical infrastructure across urban and rural Gujarat.

Sandhya Bhullar, IAS (2003)
On repatriation to the state, Sandhya Bhullar has been appointed Commissioner of Health (Urban). She will be responsible for urban healthcare services, disease control programmes and improving access to quality medical facilities in cities.

Rajender Kumar, IAS
Rajender Kumar has been appointed Commissioner of Transport. His responsibilities include road transport regulation, vehicle management, road safety initiatives and modernisation of transport services across the state.

Kuldeep Arya, IAS (2009)
Kuldeep Arya has been appointed Secretary, Industries and Mines Department, overseeing tourism, civil aviation, pilgrimage and devsthanam management. He will also continue as CEO of special projects including Dholera SIR and Mandal-Bechraji SIR.

Lochan Sehra, IAS (2002)
On repatriation to Gujarat, Lochan Sehra has been appointed Secretary, Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department. His role will focus on workforce skilling, employment generation and labour welfare initiatives.

Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS
Rajkumar Beniwal has been placed at the disposal of the Energy and Petrochemicals Department for appointment as Managing Director, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, strengthening leadership in the fertiliser and chemicals sector.

Dhananjay Dwivedi, IAS (1998)
Dhananjay Dwivedi has been appointed Principal Secretary, Panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department. He will also hold additional charge of Commissioner of Rural Development, focusing on grassroots governance and rural infrastructure.

Harshadkumar Ratilal Patel, IAS (2005)
Harshadkumar Ratilal Patel has been appointed Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment Department. His work will centre on welfare policies, inclusion initiatives and empowerment of marginalised communities across Gujarat.

Rahul Babulal Gupta, IAS (2004)
Rahul Babulal Gupta has been appointed Secretary, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department. He will also retain additional charge of the Climate Change Department, linking youth engagement, sports development and environmental sustainability.

Mohammad Shahid, IAS (1998)
Mohammad Shahid has been appointed Principal Secretary, Tribal Development Department. His responsibilities include policy implementation for tribal welfare, education, livelihoods and holistic development of tribal regions in Gujarat.