The Telangana government executed a significant administrative reorganization on October 28, 2026, transferring 12 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to new postings. The reshuffle, which includes several full additional charge (FAC) assignments, aims to streamline operations across the state’s forest, energy, and rural development sectors.
Key Leadership Changes in State Departments
Jayesh Ranjan, previously serving as Special Chief Secretary for the Metropolitan Area and Urban Development, has been appointed as the Special Chief Secretary to the Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department. In this capacity, he also assumes the role of Director General of the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), taking over responsibilities from Shailaja Ramaiyer.
Other notable movements include Vikas Raj, who transitions from the Transport, Roads and Buildings Department to lead the Energy Department, succeeding Navin Mittal. Consequently, Navin Mittal has been reassigned to the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department, overseeing Rural Water Supply and Sanitation.
Portfolio Adjustments and Additional Charges
Beyond the primary transfers, the government has reallocated several departmental responsibilities to ensure continuity in governance. Shailaja Ramaiyer has been moved to the Revenue (Endowments) Department as Principal Secretary. Meanwhile, A. Vani Prasad, currently heading Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture, has been granted additional charge of the Sports Department and the Heritage Telangana directorate.
| Officer | New Primary Posting | Additional Charge (FAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Jayesh Ranjan | Environment, Forests, Science & Tech | DG, EPTRI |
| Vikas Raj | Energy Department | - |
| Navin Mittal | Panchayat Raj & Rural Development | - |
| A. Vani Prasad | Youth Advancement & Tourism | Sports & Heritage Telangana |
| Rahul Bojja | Revenue (Disaster Management) | Tribal & BC Welfare |
Procedural Impact on Administrative Efficiency
These transfers are part of a routine administrative exercise intended to optimize departmental performance. Rahul Bojja, serving as Principal Secretary for Revenue (Disaster Management), has been tasked with additional oversight of the Tribal Welfare Department, relieving Sabyasachi Ghosh of those duties. He maintains his existing responsibilities for the Backward Classes Welfare Department. The government expects these changes to take immediate effect as officers transition into their new roles to address pending policy objectives.
