JP Gupta, an IAS officer hailing from the Gujarat cadre (IAS: 1991: GJ) and presently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Finance in the state government, is expected to take on the role of ACS in the office of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
The decision is rumored to have originated from the upper echelons of authority. This development reaffirms the continued trust that the Central Government places in officers from the Gujarat cadre, particularly in assignments of notable importance and sensitivity.
Having a diverse professional background, Gupta has served in key departments such as land revenue, urban development, transport, education, and commercial tax. His previous role included serving as the Principal Secretary in the Finance Department. In addition, Gupta holds positions as the Managing Director of Gujarat State Financial Services and as the Chairman of Gujarat State Investment Limited.
Sources indicate that Gupta is expected to take up his new responsibilities in Rajasthan after the conclusion of the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. However, this transition coincides with the commencement of the budget session of the Gujarat Assembly on February
