The Government of West Bengal has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle involving four senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The changes involve high-level postings in the School Education, GST, and Census departments. Notably, Binod Kumar has been elevated to the role of Additional Chief Secretary for School Education, while Dr. Rashmi Kamal moves to a key central-state coordination role as Director of Census Operations. These postings are aimed at streamlining governance and departmental oversight across critical sectors in the state.
Key Appointment Details
The reshuffle involves a mix of new primary assignments and additional charges:
| Officer | New Designation | Additional Charge(s) |
| Binod Kumar | Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), School Education Department | Higher Education Dept; State Editor, West Bengal District Gazetteers. |
| Dr. Rashmi Kamal | Director of Census Operations / Director of Citizen Registration | N/A |
| Mrs. Choten Dhendup Lama | Principal Secretary (PS), Tribal Development | PS, Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs Department. |
| Chinmoy Dey | Special Commissioner, GST, Durgapur | N/A |
