Senior IAS officer Kaushal Raj Sharma (IAS:2006:UP), currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Delhi Jal Board, has been appointed as Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi with immediate effect on Friday.
Sharma’s appointment marks a significant move within the Delhi administration, placing him in a key position in the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.
Notably, Sharma had joined the AGMUT cadre (Delhi segment) on inter-cadre deputation from the Uttar Pradesh cadre in May 2025. Within 24 hours of his deputation, he was appointed as CEO of the Delhi Jal Board, replacing Shilpa Shinde (IAS:2006:AGMUT).
At the time of his move to Delhi, there was considerable speculation in bureaucratic circles regarding his possible posting as Secretary to the Chief Minister. However, he was then assigned the crucial role of heading the Delhi Jal Board, which is responsible for managing the capital’s water supply and infrastructure.
A 2006-batch IAS officer, Sharma is known for his administrative track record in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Varanasi, where he served as District Magistrate and later as Divisional Commissioner. He played a key role in executing major infrastructure and urban development projects, including the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
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