NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a comprehensive work allocation order, effective immediately, restructuring the operational responsibilities and zonal mandates of its senior leadership team.
The structural realignment redefines key portfolios across Senior Deputy Election Commissioners, Deputy Election Commissioners, and Directors to streamline electoral management, technology integration, and administrative execution:
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma (IAS:1999:MP): Assigned oversight of Information Technology and Information & Communication Technology (IT/ICT), Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS), Political Parties management, Election Expenditure Policy, and the Observer Division.
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Maneesh Garg (IAS:1996:HP): Entrusted with core operational divisions, including Election Planning, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and Election Materials procurement and allocation.
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Bhanu Prakash Yeturu, Prakash Rajpurohit, & Shubhra Saxena: Reallocated functional responsibilities and zonal administration across various state and Union Territory jurisdictions.
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Specialized Directorates: Defined specific functional portfolios for the Director General (IIIDEM), Director General (Media), Director General (IT), and Deputy Director General (Law).
The administrative reorganization is designed to optimize internal workflow efficiencies, strengthen electoral infrastructure, and enforce regulatory compliance ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
