In a minor yet significant administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred and posted 10 IAS and 4 JKAS officers, reshaping key bureaucratic positions across the Union Territory. The move is seen as part of ongoing efforts to enhance governance and streamline public service delivery.

Here’s a detailed look at the latest bureaucratic changes:

Naveen S L Gets Civil Aviation Charge

Naveen S L, formerly Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been appointed as Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department. He will also hold the additional charge of Commissioner, Civil Aviation, replacing Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary.

Avny Lavasa Returns, Takes Over Transport Department

After returning from educational leave, Avny Lavasa has been posted as Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, filling the vacancy left by Naveen S L.

Major Change at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

Anshul Garg, the CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has been appointed Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, a crucial administrative position.

In his place, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, previously the Deputy Commissioner of Jammu, has been posted as the new CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.

Vikas Kundal to Head JKSSB

Vikas Kundal, who served as the Deputy Commissioner of Poonch, has been elevated to the post of Chairman, J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB).

Ashok Kumar Sharma, currently Special Secretary in the Labour and Employment Department, will replace him as Deputy Commissioner, Poonch.

Power Sector Realignment

Gurpal Singh, Director of Social Welfare, Jammu, has been transferred as Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL).

Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, previously heading JPDCL, has now been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara.

Administrative Swaps at District Level

• Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner of Kathua, will now serve as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu.
• Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Samba, is transferred as Deputy Commissioner, Kathua.
• Ayushi Sudan, Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Samba.
• Indu Kanwal, currently Chairperson of JKSSB, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora.
• Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, has been relieved from his duties and will await further orders in the General Administration Department.

Anil Banka Joins Finance Department

Anil Banka has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, indicating a key role in managing financial policies and operations.

Summary of Key Postings

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