SHIMLA — In a major administrative realignment, the Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the immediate transfer and posting of several senior IAS officers, restructuring leadership across key district commissionerships and crucial secretariat departments.
Under the fresh orders, Kiran Bhadana (DC, Lahaul-Spiti) moves as the new Deputy Commissioner of Bilaspur, succeeding Rahul Kumar, who has been posted as Managing Director of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). Meanwhile, Nivedita Negi, Secretary of the HP Public Service Commission, takes over as Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul-Spiti. At the state secretariat level, Dr. Yunus gets additional key portfolios, while Ashish Singhmar has been relieved of extra charges.
Key Reassignments & Administrative Portfolio Breakdown
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District Executive Transfers:
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Kiran Bhadana: Appointed Deputy Commissioner, Bilaspur (transferred from Lahaul-Spiti).
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Nivedita Negi: Appointed Deputy Commissioner, Lahaul-Spiti (previously Secretary, HP Public Service Commission).
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Rahul Kumar: Appointed Managing Director, Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC); takes over full-time charge from Shivam Pratap Singh (who held additional charge).
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Secretariat & Departmental Realignments:
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Dr. Yunus (Secretary, State Taxes & Excise): Handed additional charge of General Administration Department (GAD), Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, and Parliamentary Affairs.
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Ashish Singhmar (Secretary to Chief Minister & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare): Relieved of the additional responsibilities of GAD, Social Justice & Empowerment, and Parliamentary Affairs.
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Core Takeaways
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District Administration Overhaul: Bilaspur and high-altitude Lahaul-Spiti get new Deputy Commissioners to drive local governance and infrastructure projects.
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HRTC Leadership: HRTC gains dedicated full-time leadership under IAS officer Rahul Kumar to streamline public transit operations across the state.
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Secretariat Streamlining: Portfolios consolidated under Dr. Yunus to centralize key administrative, tax, and parliamentary coordination.
