The Chhattisgarh government on Monday (July 7, 2025) assigned Yashwant Kumar (IAS:2007:CG), the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), with the additional responsibility of Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare Department.
The department was previously held by Himshikhar Gupta (IAS:2007:CG), who currently handles multiple key portfolios including Secretary, Labour, Secretary, Home, Secretary, Jail, and Labour Commissioner. Gupta has now been relieved of the Sports & Youth Welfare Department, a move seen as a step to reduce his workload.
As the Chief Electoral Officer functions under the Election Commission of India (ECI), state governments require the Commission’s prior approval before assigning any additional responsibilities. Accordingly, the General Administration Department (GAD) sought and received clearance from the ECI before issuing the appointment order.
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