Gujarat government transfers 72 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle. Morbi gets new Collector, Municipal Commissioner and DDO appointments.
Gujarat Government Announces Major IAS Reshuffle, Key Changes in Morbi Administration
The Gujarat government has carried out a large-scale administrative reshuffle by transferring around 72 IAS officers across the state. The transfer orders, issued late at night, include several District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and senior officials of government bodies.
The reshuffle is being seen as a major step towards strengthening the state’s administrative structure and accelerating development work in local self-government institutions. Several districts and municipal corporations have received new officers who will now take charge of key administrative responsibilities.
Morbi district has witnessed significant changes under this transfer order. The posts of District Collector, Municipal Commissioner and District Development Officer have all been reshuffled.
Swapnil Kher, who was serving as the Commissioner of Morbi Municipal Corporation, has now been appointed as the new District Collector of Morbi. His appointment comes at a crucial time as the district continues to focus on infrastructure growth and urban development projects.
Meanwhile, Kiran B. Zaveri, who was serving as the Morbi District Collector, has been transferred and appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of Nadiad.
In another important change, Sangeeta Rayani has been transferred from the post of Mission Director of GULM and appointed as the new Commissioner of Morbi Municipal Corporation.
The long-vacant post of Morbi District Development Officer (DDO) has also been filled. Vidhyasagar, who was serving as Additional Collector in Dhandhuka, has now been appointed as the new DDO of Morbi district.
The state government believes that these administrative changes will help improve governance efficiency and speed up ongoing development projects in various districts. The reshuffle is also expected to bring fresh leadership and administrative coordination in urban and rural governance sectors.
Administrative transfers at such a large scale are often aimed at strengthening policy implementation, monitoring development projects and improving public administration across the state.
Key IAS Transfers Related to Morbi
| Officer Name | Previous Post | New Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Swapnil Kher | Commissioner, Morbi Municipal Corporation | District Collector, Morbi |
| Kiran B. Zaveri | District Collector, Morbi | Municipal Commissioner, Nadiad |
| Sangeeta Rayani | Mission Director, GULM | Commissioner, Morbi Municipal Corporation |
| Vidhyasagar | Additional Collector, Dhandhuka | DDO, Morbi |
FAQ
How many IAS officers were transferred by the Gujarat government?
The Gujarat government transferred around 72 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle.
Who has been appointed as the new Morbi Collector?
Swapnil Kher has been appointed as the new District Collector of Morbi.
Who is the new Commissioner of Morbi Municipal Corporation?
Sangeeta Rayani has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Morbi Municipal Corporation.