Delhi undergoes its first major bureaucratic reshuffle under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with significant transfers across AGMUT cadre officers and strategic departmental reassignments to enhance governance.

Delhi Sees Major Bureaucratic Overhaul Under Rekha Gupta’s Leadership

In a notable administrative reshuffle, the Ministry of Home Affairs initiated a large-scale transfer of senior bureaucrats from the AGMUT cadre, marking the first major reorganization since Rekha Gupta assumed office as Delhi’s Chief Minister in February 2025.

Key Transfers from Delhi to Other Union Territories and States

Senior officers, including Ashish Chandra Verma, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance and Revenue, have been moved to Jammu and Kashmir. Anil Kumar Singh, a 1995 batch IAS officer and Additional Chief Secretary for Environment and Forests, also heads to Jammu and Kashmir.

Additionally, Sudhir Kumar, Principal Secretary of Vigilance, has been transferred to Mizoram. Officers Sachin Shinde (2008 batch, Transport) and K. M. Uppu (2009 batch, Home) are reassigned to Andaman & Nicobar and Puducherry respectively.

Notable Officers Recalled to Delhi

Vijay Kumar Bhiduri, a 2005 batch officer formerly posted in J&K, returns to Delhi. Similarly, Dilraj Kaur of the 2000 batch, transferred from Andaman & Nicobar, rejoins the Delhi administration.

Other officers moved from Delhi include Chanchal Yadav, Vinod Kavle (both from the 2008 batch), and Navin SL from the 2012 batch.

Internal Reassignments within Delhi’s Bureaucracy

The Delhi government has also reshuffled 42 senior officers across the AGMUT and DANICS cadres. Navin Kumar Chaudhary (1994 batch) is now Additional Chief Secretary of the Public Works Department, having previously overseen General Administration, Flood Control, and Irrigation.

Meanwhile, Bipul Pathak, a 1992 batch ACS of Industries, takes on additional charge of Environment and Forest.

Upcoming Roles in Health and Technology

Nikhil Kumar, a 2002-born officer, will assume dual roles as the new Health Secretary and Secretary of Information Technology.

Neeraj Semwal (2003 batch) is slated to become the Secretary Revenue-cum-Divisional Commissioner, currently awaiting official assignment.

Conclusion: Strategic Shifts to Strengthen Delhi’s Governance

This large-scale bureaucratic reshuffle marks a critical move by the Rekha Gupta administration to streamline governance and inject fresh leadership into key departments across Delhi and other union territories. By reassigning experienced officers within the AGMUT cadre and promoting internal talent, the Delhi government signals a focused approach toward administrative efficiency, environmental management, public works, and health infrastructure. As these officers take on their new responsibilities, citizens and policymakers alike will watch closely to see how these changes shape the future of governance in the capital and beyond.