Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Anshul Garg Appointed Kashmir Divisional Commissioner
Anshul Garg, known for bringing electricity to remote villages, has been appointed as the new head of the Kashmir division.
This means he will oversee the government officials in the ten districts of Kashmir and maintain order.
At 36, he is the youngest to hold the position.
Previously, he worked in Kupwara, where he successfully brought electricity to several villages near the Line of Control.
This reassignment was part of a broader reshuffle involving other IAS and JKAS officers.
Anshul Garg, IAS officer, appointed Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir.
Garg, 36, is the youngest officer to hold this position.
He previously served as CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
Garg replaced V K Bhiduri, who was transferred in May.
Multiple IAS and JKAS officers were also reshuffled.
- Who
- Anshul Garg and other IAS/JKAS officers.
- What
- Anshul Garg was appointed Kashmir's divisional commissioner, and several other officers were reshuffled.
- When
- Appointment announced on August 5.
- Where
- Kashmir division.
- Why
- To reassign roles within the administration.
- New Role
- Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir
- Appointee
- Anshul Garg
- Previous Role
- CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
- Age
- 36
- Replaces
- V K Bhiduri
- Cadre
- IAS (2013 batch)