Bihar IAS Transfers: Major Administrative Reshuffle, Nitish Government Shows Favor to Sanjeev Hans

Patna: Just two days before the start of the New Year, Bihar witnessed a major reshuffle of its IAS officers. The transfers and new postings have been carried out under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who also holds the portfolio of the General Administration Department.

In a significant move, the government has shown favor to IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, despite the controversies surrounding him, including an ED raid at his residences and allegations of serious misconduct by a woman.

Key IAS Transfers and Postings:

• Sanjeev Hans – Appointed as Additional Member of the Revenue Council
• N. Vijayalakshmi – Secretary, Bihar State Planning Board
• Shirsht Kapil Ashok – Secretary, Animal & Fisheries Department
• K. Senthil Kumar – Principal Secretary, Sugar Industry Department
• Pankaj Kumar – Principal Secretary, Rural Development Department
• Narmdeshwar Lal – Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department

Other Notable Postings:

• Vinay Kumar – Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department
• Prem Singh Meena – Commissioner, Munger
• Manish Kumar – Commissioner, Saran
• Girivar Dayal Singh – Commissioner, Tirhut
• Avnish Kumar Singh – Commissioner, Bhagalpur
• Mahendra Kumar – Special Secretary, Sports Department
• Nilesh Devre – Special Secretary, Tourism Department
• Amit Kumar Pandey – MD, BMSICL (Additional Charge)
• Arif Ahsan – Director, Sports Department (Additional Charge)

This extensive reshuffle, coming at the end of the year, reflects the government’s strategic administrative planning and strengthens CM Nitish Kumar’s direct oversight of key departments.

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