The Bihar government has issued a fresh notification announcing the transfer of several senior IAS officers across major departments. The reshuffle affects top-level administrators handling key portfolios such as social welfare, industry, environment, and forest.
Highlights of the IAS Officer Transfers
The Department of General Administration released the official order on April 13, 2025. Here are the key changes made:
- Harjot Kaur Bamhrah has been moved from the position of Additional Chief Secretary, Social Welfare Department to become the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
- Mihir Kumar Singh, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Road Construction Department, will now also hold the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department.
- Vandana Preyasi, who was earlier managing dual responsibilities in the Industries and Environment & Forest departments, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Social Welfare Department. She will also continue to serve as the Managing Director of the Bihar State Women and Child Development Corporation until further orders.
- Dr. Safina A. N., who was serving as Additional Member, Revenue Council, has now been transferred to serve as the Commissioner of Magadh Division. She will also hold additional responsibility as Additional Director General of BIPARD Gaya.
- Prem Singh Meena, the former Commissioner of Magadh Division, has now been posted as Additional Member in the Revenue Council.
Departments Affected by the Transfers
- Social Welfare
- Environment, Forest & Climate Change
- Industries
- Road Construction
- Revenue Council
- Magadh Division
- Bihar State Women and Child Development Corporation
Fun Fact:
The reshuffle brings back Vandana Preyasi to the Social Welfare Department — a department she had earlier served with notable impact in past years.
What This Means for Bihar
These changes are part of a broader administrative realignment. The goal is to ensure effective governance by placing experienced officers in strategic roles. Many of these departments play a vital role in development, welfare, and infrastructure initiatives across Bihar.
Key Takeaways
- Multiple top IAS officers reassigned across vital departments
- Strategic roles realigned to boost administrative efficiency
- Focus remains on development, industry, and social welfare
