Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Centre Extends CS Vijayanand’s Tenure by Three Months
The Indian government has allowed K Vijayanand, the top official in Andhra Pradesh, to keep working for three more months.
This is because the state government asked for more time to finish important projects.
Vijayanand has been helping the state create lots of clean energy.
The government also named a new top official, G Sai Prasad, who will start next year.
They also moved 10 other important workers to new jobs.
The Union government extended K Vijayanand's tenure as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh by three months.
Vijayanand has been instrumental in Andhra Pradesh's clean energy initiatives, including the Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024.
The extension aims to ensure continuity in policy execution and infrastructure programs.
G Sai Prasad has been appointed as the next Chief Secretary, set to assume charge on March 1, 2026.
The state government also issued new postings for 10 Deputy Collectors.
- Who
- K Vijayanand, Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Three-month tenure extension approved by the Union government
- When
- Extension issued on Saturday, term ends this month
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure continuity in policy execution and infrastructure programs
- Name
- K Vijayanand
- Current Role
- Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
- Extension Duration
- Three months
- New Chief Secretary
- G Sai Prasad
- Assumption Date
- March 1, 2026
- Key Policy
- Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024
- Renewable Energy Target
- 160-GW renewable-energy hub