Kerala government orders major IAS officer reshuffle

The Kerala government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle involving the transfer of 35 IAS officers. The changes affect leadership roles across several critical departments, including Home, Finance, Health, Power, and Industries.

Key appointments include K. R. Jyothilal, formerly Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, who has been moved to the Home and Vigilance departments. He will also oversee Water Resources, Housing, and Coir. Minhaj Alam, previously heading Home and Vigilance, has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, with additional responsibilities for Taxes, Public Procurement Advisory, and the Rebuild Kerala Initiative.

In the health sector, Mohammed Hanish has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, managing additional charges in Ayush, General Education, Revenue (Wakf), and Minority Welfare. Puneet Kumar has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary of the Power Department while maintaining his role as Resident Commissioner at Kerala House in New Delhi. Additionally, Prasanth N. has been named Chairman and Managing Director of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).