The Rajasthan government recently executed a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring 48 IAS officers across various departments statewide. This major restructuring, carried out late Friday night, is the first substantial transfer list following the appointment of the new Chief Secretary, V Srinivas. The reshuffle spans roles including Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Secretaries across key departments such as Industries, Finance, Transport, Medical, Tourism, Revenue, and Women & Child Development.​

One of the highlights of this reshuffle is the appointment of Akhil Arora as the new Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Chief Minister. Arora, a seasoned 1993 batch IAS officer with a reputation as a troubleshooter, takes over from Shikhar Agrawal, who has been reassigned as ACS of the Industries department. Akhil Arora retains his responsibilities for the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) and the Ground Water Department as well, positioning him strategically to oversee ongoing major water management and drinking water projects in the state.​

The reshuffle reflects the government's intent to boost administrative efficiency and drive focused governance by aligning experienced IAS officers with departments critical to Rajasthan's development priorities. For instance, Shikhar Agrawal’s new role leading industries is timely with upcoming events like the Rising Rajasthan Pravasi Rajasthani Conference, highlighting the government’s emphasis on industrial growth and investment promotion.​

Other notable transfers in this overhaul include senior officers such as Ravi Jain, Manju Rajpal, Bhawani Singh Detha, Jogaram, Suchi Tyagi, and others moving into significant state governance roles. The reshuffle also saw the assignment of Praveen Gupta to multiple portfolios, including Public Works and Tourism, reflecting trust in his prior performance.​

This extensive reshuffle showcases the state administration's proactive approach to streamlined governance just weeks into the tenure of the new Chief Secretary. It aims to optimize inter-departmental coordination, enhance policy implementation effectiveness, and accelerate development agendas across Rajasthan.​ The shake-up with Akhil Arora’s elevation and the reassignment of many top officers marks a strategic realignment geared towards better governance outcomes, exemplifying Rajasthan’s ongoing commitment to administrative modernization and service delivery excellence.