12 IAS Officers Transferred in Maharashtra: Major Reshuffle Announced

Mumbai: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Maharashtra government has transferred 12 IAS officers, including two women officers, impacting key posts in various departments. The General Administration Department, under the leadership of Under Secretary V. Radha, issued an official notification regarding these transfers and promotions.

Among the notable changes, Pune and Satara districts have new collectors. Dr. Suhas Diwase has been replaced by Jitendra Dudi as the Pune Collector, while Santosh Patil has been appointed as the new Collector for Satara.

Key Transfers and Promotions

1. Milind Mhaiskar (IAS: 1992): Promoted as Additional Chief Secretary (Forest), Department of Revenue and Forests, Mumbai.
2. B. Venugopal Reddy (IAS: 1994): Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Mumbai.
3. I.A. Kundan (IAS: 1996): Assigned as Principal Secretary (Labour), Department of Industries, Energy, and Labour, Mumbai.
4. Vinita Vaid Singal (IAS: 1996): Designated as Principal Secretary, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Mumbai.
5. Vikas Chandra Rastogi (IAS: 1995): Transferred as Principal Secretary (Agriculture), Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department, Mumbai.
6. Dr. Nipun Vinayak (IAS: 2001): Appointed as Secretary, Public Health Department, Mumbai.
7. Jayashree Bhoj (IAS: 2003): Posted as Secretary, Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection, Mumbai.
8. Dr. Harshdeep Kamble (IAS: 1997): Assigned as Principal Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Mumbai.
9. Jitendra Dudi (IAS: 2016): Appointed as Collector, Pune, replacing Dr. Suhas Diwase.
10. Dr. Suhas Diwase (IAS: 2009): Promoted as Settlement Commissioner and Director, Land Records, Pune.
11. HS Sonawane (IAS: 2010): Designated as Commissioner, Sports and Youth Department, Pune.
12. Santosh Patil (IAS: 2013): Appointed as Collector, Satara.

Impact of the Reshuffle

The reshuffle reflects the government’s intent to strengthen administrative efficiency in key departments, including health, education, environment, agriculture, and social justice. The changes in Pune and Satara collectors are expected to bring new momentum to these districts, addressing local governance and development priorities.

Significance for Women Leadership

Two women officers, I.A. Kundan and Vinita Vaid Singal, have been assigned prominent roles, highlighting the state’s commitment to enhancing gender representation in key decision-making positions.