Rajesh Rajora, additional chief secretary (ACS) to Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has been transferred from the Chief Minister's Secretariat. He has been replaced by Neeraj Mandloi, who will continue to hold charge of the Energy Department and Public Service Management Department also.
On the other hand, Rajora will retain his position as ACS in the Narmada Valley Development and Water Resources Department.
Changes in CM secretariat for the fourth time
Since annexation, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has made changes in the CM Secretariat for the fourth time. After taking office, Manish Rastogi was removed and Raghvendra Singh was appointed. Later, Raghvendra Singh was replaced by Rajesh Rajora. Now, Neeraj Mandloi has been appointed in place of Rajora.
During this period, Sanjay Shukla, Bharat Yadav, and Avinash Lavania were also posted in the CM Secretariat, but they were later removed.
Other important changes
ACS Sanjay Dubey has been transferred to the Urban Development and Housing Department. He will continue to oversee the Department of Science and Technology also.
Sanjay Shukla has been posted as ACS in the General Administration Department (GAD).He will also have additional charge of the Aviation and Planning Departments, along with the Chairmanship of the Staff Selection Board.
D.P. Ahuja has been posted as Principal Secretary, Cooperative Department. He will continue to hold the portfolios of AYUSH and Fisheries Welfare Department.
The Agriculture Department has been taken away from M. Selvendran; he will now be in charge of only the Personnel Department.
Commissioner of Higher Education, Nishant Warwade, has been appointed Secretary, Agriculture Department.
Prabal Sipaha, currently Secretary of Public Service Commission, Indore, will take over as Commissioner of Higher Education.
Rakhi Sahay has been posted as Secretary of the Public Service Commission, Indore.
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