In a significant administrative overhaul, the Haryana Government has reassigned five senior IAS officers to key departments. Sudhir Rajpal has been appointed as the ACS (Home), taking charge of Jails, Criminal Investigation, and Administration of Justice, while retaining his role in Environment and Forests. Sumita Misra moves into a dual-heavyweight role as ACS Revenue & Disaster Management and ACS Health. Additionally, Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary to the CM, takes on the critical Finance & Planning portfolio. These shifts aim to streamline governance and enhance operational synergy across home, finance, and health sectors as the state enters a new fiscal planning phase in 2026.
Key Appointments & Portfolios
The reshuffle places seasoned officers in high-impact roles to drive the state’s strategic agenda:
Officer New Primary Designation Additional / Retained Charges Sudhir Rajpal ACS, Home, Jails, Criminal Investigation & Administration of Justice ACS, Environment, Forests & Wildlife. Sumita Misra ACS & Financial Commissioner, Revenue & Disaster Management ACS, Health & Family Welfare, Medical Education, and Ayush. Arun Kumar Gupta PS to Chief Minister & ACS, Finance & Planning Relieved of other previous additional charges. Saket Kumar Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Member Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board. Ram Kumar Singh Special Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Additional CEO, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA).
