The Chhattisgarh Government has implemented a major bureaucratic reshuffle in the state which affects as many as 41 IAS officers.
In a significant administrative overhaul aimed at strengthening governance, the Chhattisgarh government has announced the transfer and reassignment of 41 IAS officers, including 11 district collectors.
Key District-Level Appointments
Kunal Dudawat (2017-batch): New Collector of Dantewada
Mayank Chaturvedi (2017-batch): Takes charge as Collector of Raigarh
Sanjay Kannauje (2016-batch): Posted as Collector of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh
Nupur Rashi Panna (2015-batch): Assigned as Collector of Kondagaon
Kundan Kumar (2014-batch): Appointed Collector of Mungeli
Indrajit Chandrawal (2013-batch): Assumes charge of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai
Sanjay Agarwal (2012-batch): New Collector of Bilaspur
Divya Umesh Mishra (2012-batch): Takes over Balod district
Janmejay Mahobe (2022-batch): Posted as Collector of Janjgir-Champa
Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure (2011-batch): Assigned as Collector of Rajnandgaon
Senior-Level Administrative Changes
Awanish Kumar Sharan (2009-batch): Shifted from Bilaspur Collector to Commissioner, Town & Village Investment and Housing Board
Kartikeya Goyal (2010-batch): Moved from Raigarh Collector to Director, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department
Dharmesh Sahu (2010-batch): Transferred to Special Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Development Department
Deepak Agarwal: Appointed as Controller, Food & Drug Administration Department
High-Profile Appointments
Topeshwar Verma (2005-batch): Named Chairman, Board of Revenue
Jitendra Kumar Shukla (2011-batch): Appointed Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission
This reshuffle reflects the state government’s focus on administrative efficiency and effective implementation of welfare schemes across districts. Several young officers have been given their first collector postings, signaling trust in new talent, while experienced bureaucrats have been assigned to key departments to drive policy execution.
The changes come as Chhattisgarh aims to accelerate development projects and improve public service delivery in the state.
