Jaipur — In a significant move aimed at enhancing governance and efficiency, the Rajasthan government has enacted a major reshuffle within its administrative ranks, transferring 58 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 20 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The changes were announced late Sunday by the state's labor force department.* As part of this comprehensive restructuring, four IPS officers and eight IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities.
Among the notable changes, Govind Gupta has been appointed as the new Director General of Jails, taking over from his previous role as Additional Director General (ADG) for Planning, Modernization, and Welfare. Anil Paliwal, previously ADG of Railways, has been shifted to lead specialized services in telecommunications and business. Meanwhile, Ashok Rathore has moved from ADG (Alert) to ADG of Training, while Malini Agrawal transitions from ADG (Training) to head civil rights and human trafficking initiatives.
The reshuffle also impacted eight other Additional Directors General and eight Inspector General rank officers, marking a significant shift in leadership across various departments. Districts including Alwar, Bhilwara, Jaipur Rural, Ajmer, Bikaner, Tonk, Beawar, Kota Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Bundi, Deedwana-Kuchaman, Behror, Hanumangarh, and Balotra have all received new Superintendents of Police (SPs). Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Jaipur (East) has been replaced, with Bikaner SP Tejaswani Gautam stepping into the role, succeeding Kavendra Singh Sagar, who will take over the Bikaner SP position.
In the IAS cadre, significant transfers include Bhawani Singh Detha, who has moved from the Revenue Board in Ajmer to become the star clerk for Ayurveda. Ambrish Kumar, previously awaiting posting, is now attached to the Medical Education Department. Urmila Rajoria, the Kota Divisional Commissioner, has been appointed to the Executive Reforms Department, while Pratibha Singh, the Deputy Collector for Pali, will take over as the new Jodhpur District Collector.
This strategic reshuffle reflects the Rajasthan government's ongoing commitment to improving administrative efficiency and responsiveness, particularly at the district level, with changes affecting key areas of governance and public service delivery. As the new officers settle into their roles, the state anticipates improved outcomes across various sectors, including law enforcement and public administration.