In a major administrative restructuring, the Government of Punjab has reassigned 20 IAS officers to pivotal roles across the state. The reshuffle focuses on strengthening core departments such as Finance, Home, and Rural Development, while also appointing new leadership for key districts like Patiala and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Senior appointments include Vijay Mandeorao Zade as Secretary Expenditure and Abhinav Trikha as Secretary Finance, signaling a strategic effort to streamline the state’s fiscal management and rural infrastructure.
Key Secretarial Appointments
The following officers have been tasked with leading major state departments:
| Officer | New Designation | Portfolio Focus |
| Vijay Mandeorao Zade | Secretary, Expenditure | Managing state spending and fiscal discipline. |
| Abhinav Trikha | Secretary, Finance | Strategic financial planning and state budgeting. |
| Ajit Balaji Joshi | Secretary, Rural Development | Overseeing village infrastructure and rural schemes. |
| Mrs. Kanwal Preet Brar | Secretary, Health | Leading public health initiatives and hospital management. |
| Vimal Kumar Setia | Secretary, Home Affairs | Managing state law, order, and internal security. |
Specialized & Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Postings
| Officer | Designation | Key Responsibility |
| Kumar Amit | Special Secretary to Chief Minister | Coordinating high-priority projects for the CM. |
| Mrs. Syed Sehrish Asgar | Special Secretary, Power | Managing the state’s energy distribution and reforms. |
| Puneet Goyal | Special Secretary, Medical Education | Oversight of medical colleges and specialized training. |
| Mrs. Amandeep Kaur | Special Secretary, NRI Affairs | Engaging with the Punjabi diaspora and addressing NRI concerns. |
Regional & District Administration
New heads have been appointed to drive urban development and district-level governance:
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Districts:
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Varjeet Walia: Deputy Commissioner, Patiala.
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Gulpreet Singh Aulakh: Deputy Commissioner, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.
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Harpreet Singh: Deputy Commissioner, Barnala.
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Development Authorities & Corporations:
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Mrs. Sakshi Sawhney: Chief Administrator, GMADA (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority).
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Mrs. Aparna M B: Chief Administrator, Patiala Development Authority.
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Mrs. Neeru Katyal Gupta: Commissioner, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.
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Mrs. Preeti Yadav: Managing Director, MARKFED.
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Support in Home and Revenue
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Paramvir Singh: Special Secretary, Revenue.
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T Benith: Additional Secretary, Revenue.
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Ankurjeet Singh: Additional Secretary, Home Affairs.
