Archive · 16 Nov 2025
V Srinivas Appointed Rajasthan's New Chief Secretary
A top government official in Rajasthan named V Srinivas has been chosen as the new Chief Secretary.
He is a senior officer from the 1989 batch of the Indian Administrative Service.
Before this, he was working in Delhi for the national government in departments related to public grievances and pensions.
The Rajasthan government asked for him to be sent back, and he was relieved from his central post on Friday.
He replaces Sudhansh Pant, who is now going to Delhi to work in the Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment.
Mr. Srinivas will also have extra jobs, like heading a mining company in Rajasthan and acting as the state's representative in New Delhi.
This appointment means other government officials might also see changes in their roles.
V Srinivas, a 1989-batch IAS officer, has been appointed the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan.
He replaces Sudhansh Pant, who has been sent on deputation to the Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment as Secretary.
Srinivas was previously on central deputation as Secretary in the Department for Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances, and Pensions and Pensioners Welfare.
He will also hold additional charge as Chairman of Rajasthan Mines and Mineral Corporation and Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi.
The Centre relieved Srinivas from his post on Friday evening upon the request of the Rajasthan government.
- Who
- V Srinivas, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre
- What
- Appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and given additional charges of Chairman of Rajasthan Mines and Mineral Corporation and Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Rajasthan
- Why
- To replace outgoing Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant, who has been transferred on deputation to the Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment.
Original Summary
New Synthesis
Chief Secretary Appointment
Original Summary
V Srinivas appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan on Sunday.
New Synthesis
V Srinivas, a senior IAS officer, has been appointed the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan by the state Personnel (Ka-1) Department on Sunday.
Replacement of Previous Chief Secretary
Original Summary
Srinivas, a 1989-batch IAS officer, was on central deputation serving as Secretary (Public Grievances) in the Union government.
New Synthesis
Srinivas replaces Sudhansh Pant, who has been transferred on deputation to New Delhi as Secretary in the Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment. Pant will serve as Officer on Special Duty in the Cabinet Secretariat until November 30, 2025, filling a vacancy created by Amit Yadav's retirement.
Additional Responsibilities
Original Summary
Srinivas has also been given additional charge as chairman of Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Ltd and principal resident commissioner, Rajasthan, in New Delhi.
New Synthesis
In addition to Chief Secretary duties, Srinivas will also chair the Rajasthan Mines and Mineral Corporation and serve as Rajasthan's Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi.
Srinivas's Previous Role and Transfer Details
Original Summary
He will continue in the role until his retirement in September 2026.
New Synthesis
Srinivas, a 1989-batch Rajasthan cadre IAS officer, was previously on deputation in Delhi as Secretary for Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances, and Pensions and Pensioners Welfare. The Centre released him from his post on Friday evening at the Rajasthan government's request.
- Appointed Officer
- V Srinivas
- Batch Year
- 1989
- Current Role
- Chief Secretary of Rajasthan
- Previous Role
- Secretary, Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances, Pensions and Pensioners Welfare (Union Government)
- Appointment Date
- Sunday
- Replaced
- Sudhansh Pant
- Outgoing Chief Secretary's New Role
- Secretary, Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment (Union Government)
