The Government of Andhra Pradesh has carried out a significant reshuffle of IAS officers, with top-performing officials being moved into crucial roles and long-promised postings reportedly being fulfilled.
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Lokesh, Chandrababu Satisfied with Performance
Guntur District Collector Thameem Ansariya has been appointed as Director of School Education, bringing her into the team of Nara Lokesh. Sources indicate that both Lokesh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu were satisfied with her performance, which led to her induction into the education department.
Similarly, Dinesh Kumar A.S., who served as Collector of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, has been posted as Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). His appointment is also seen as recognition of his effective administration, with the Chief Minister reportedly expressing appreciation for his work.
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Promises Honoured with Key Collector Posts
According to administrative sources, the Chief Minister had earlier assured key officers of important postings. In line with that, C.M. Saikanth Varma and Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore have now been appointed as Collectors of Guntur and Visakhapatnam districts, respectively.
Their appointments are being seen as the fulfillment of prior commitments made by the Chief Minister, reinforcing confidence among senior bureaucrats.
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Other Key Transfers
Sagili Shan Mohan, who was serving as Collector of Kakinada, has been transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (EDB). His move comes amid reports of administrative pressures at the district level.
More Changes Likely
Overall, the reshuffle reflects a strategic move by the state government to place capable officers in key roles while honoring earlier assurances. Further transfers are expected as part of ongoing administrative fine-tuning.
