In a sweeping administrative overhaul, the Madhya Pradesh government has reshuffled 26 senior IAS officers, signaling a major shift in the state’s bureaucratic landscape. The orders, issued late Wednesday evening by the General Administration Department, come at a time when the state is gearing up for upcoming developmental projects and elections.
Key appointments include the transfer of Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Rajesh Rajora to the position of Principal Secretary, General Administration. Meanwhile, Principal Secretary (Finance) Vivek Porwal has been moved to head the Urban Development Department. These changes reflect Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s intent to inject fresh energy into critical sectors like revenue collection, urban planning, and public works.
Among the notable moves, District Collector of Indore Manish Singh has been appointed as Collector of Bhopal, while Bhopal’s previous Collector, Ashish Singh, takes over Indore. This exchange between the state’s two largest cities is expected to bring new perspectives to municipal governance. Several other district collectors and departmental heads have also been rotated to ensure balanced administration across divisions.
Sources within the secretariat indicate that these transfers were under consideration for weeks, driven by performance reviews and the need to address administrative bottlenecks in districts plagued by delays in infrastructure projects. The reshuffle also sees the induction of younger IAS officers into key roles, promoting meritocracy and dynamism.
Opposition parties have welcomed the changes but urged the government to focus on transparency in postings. ‘Such large-scale transfers are routine, but they must prioritize public welfare over political affiliations,’ said a Congress spokesperson. As Madhya Pradesh navigates economic recovery post-monsoon, these new assignments could prove pivotal in accelerating growth initiatives.
The full list of transfers has been uploaded on the state’s official portal, allowing public scrutiny. Officials are set to assume their new charges within 24 hours, marking the beginning of a new chapter in MP’s administrative machinery.