In a significant administrative overhaul, the newly appointed BJP-led government in Chhattisgarh has initiated a major reshuffle in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Several key appointments have been made, and existing officials have been relieved from specific roles, ushering in a new phase for the CMO.
The reshaping of the CMO includes the appointment of P Dayanand (IAS:2006:CG) as the Secretary to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Formerly serving as the Secretary of the Medical Education Department, Dayanand will now also hold the charge of the Medical Education Department in addition to his role in the CMO.
Subrata Sahu (IAS:1992:CG), a trusted officer of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has been relieved from the position of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to Chief Minister. While being relieved from this charge, Sahu will retain other significant responsibilities, including ACS for Electronics & Information Technology, Commerce and Industries (Rail Line Projects), Panchayat and Rural Development, PWD, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, and Development Commissioner.
Pardeshi Siddharth Komal (IAS:2003:CG), the Secretary to Chief Minister with additional charges of Aviation, and Public Relations Department, has been relieved from the role of Secretary to the Chief Minister while maintaining his other responsibilities.
Ankit Anand (IAS:2006:CG), who held the position of Secretary to Chief Minister with additional charges of the Finance Department, Energy Department & Pension Resolution Committee, and Chairman of the CG State Electricity Company, has been relieved from the role of Secretary to the Chief Minister. However, he will continue to manage the remaining charges of the department.
Solai Bharti Dasan (IAS:2006:CG), Secretary to Chief Minister with additional responsibilities for the School Education Department and Secretary of PHED, has been relieved from the post of Secretary to the CM while retaining the rest of his responsibilities until further orders.
D D Singh, Secretary to Chief Minister with additional charge of Secretary for ST & SC Development Department and General Administration Department, has been relieved from the position of Secretary to Chief Minister, while continuing with the remaining charges.
This reshuffle marks a significant transition as the new government structures its administrative team in line with its vision and priorities for Chhattisgarh.
