The Punjab government on Monday (26.06.2023) appointed senior IAS officer Anurag Verma (IAS:1993:PB) as the new Chief Secretary of the state. He will succeed V K Janjua (IAS:1989:PB) who retires on June 30. Verma will assume the position on July 1.
He will also hold the charge of Principal Secretary, Personnel, and Vigilance.
Presently, Verma is serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs and Justice with additional charges of Legal and Legislative Affairs, Industries and Commerce, Information Technology and Investment Promotion.
