IAS Officer Ravi Bhagat Takes Charge as Principal Secretary to CM, Punjab

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Punjab Government has designated IAS officer Ravi Bhagat as the new Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab. Bhagat, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was previously serving as Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister. As Principal Secretary, Bhagat will continue to hold additional charges, including Administrative Secretary of the Public Works Department (Buildings & Roads) and Secretary of the Punjab Rural Development Board. This appointment comes after the post was left vacant following the superannuation of IAS officer VK Singh.

Bhagat's appointment is seen as a significant development in the Punjab Government's bureaucratic landscape. With his extensive experience and expertise, he is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the state's policies and development initiatives.

Key Highlights of Ravi Bhagat's Appointment:

New Role: Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab

Additional Charges: Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department (Buildings & Roads) and Secretary, Punjab Rural Development Board

Previous Role: Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab

Batch: 2006-batch IAS officer