The change of guard often leads to a realignment in the bureaucratic structure of a state. This is exactly what is happening in Bihar. With Chief Minister Nitish Kumar poised to shift to Delhi after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, there is a flurry of activity in Bihar’s administrative circles as well.
Amidst the prevailing political turmoil, there are also signs of changes within the administrative structure in the state, with sources indicating that several senior IAS and IFS officers may soon be moving on the central deputation.
It is being reported that consensus has been reached on a few names at the state government level, and final approval from the central government is now awaited. As soon as the central government gives its nod, some bureaucrats may also depart for Delhi on deputation.
According to sources, the names of bureaucrats being prominently discussed for the central deputation include IAS officer Anupam Kumar (IAS:2003:BH), currently serving as Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO); B. Rajendra (IAS:1995:BH), posted as Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department; IFS officer Gopal Singh (IFS:2003:BH), serving as OSD to the Chief Minister; and senior IAS officer Pratima S. Verma (IAS:2002:BH), currently posted as the Secretary of the Science and Technology Department.
Though the state government has yet to officially confirm it, discussions are rife within the IAS lobby about their moving to Delhi on the central deputation.
Administrative sources point out that the state government has given its consent for the central deputation of these officers, and the ball is now in the court of the central government. Once the central govt approves it, the process will be completed.
In such cases, officers assume new responsibilities only after receiving central approval. Therefore, a major decision on this matter is likely in the coming days.
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