Maharashtra Government Transfers Seven Senior IAS Officers; Shekhar Singh Appointed Nashik Kumbh Mela Commissioner
Maharashtra Government Transfers Seven Senior IAS Officers; Shekhar Singh Appointed Nashik Kumbh Mela Commissioner
Pune, October 7, 2025: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Maharashtra government has transferred seven senior IAS officers on the same day as the state cabinet meeting, with key appointments made in view of the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela.
As part of the changes, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh has been appointed as the Commissioner for the Nashik Kumbh Mela, underscoring the government’s early preparations for the massive religious congregation. The transfer orders were officially released on Tuesday evening.
The reshuffle comes amid a continuing trend under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who often finalizes major administrative decisions on cabinet meeting days. This week’s transfers affected several top-ranking officers across districts and departments.
List of Transfers and Appointments
- M. Devendra Singh, District Collector of Ratnagiri – appointed Secretary, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
- Shekhar Singh, Commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation – appointed Nashik Kumbh Mela Commissioner.
- Jalaj Sharma, District Collector of Nashik – appointed Commissioner, Nashik Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA).
- Ayush Prasad, District Collector of Jalgaon – appointed District Collector, Nashik.
- Rohan Ghughe, CEO, Zilla Parishad Thane – appointed District Collector, Jalgaon.
- Sanjay Kolte, Managing Director, Shivshahi Punarvasan Prakalp, Mumbai – appointed Sugar Commissioner, Pune.
- Manoj Jindal, Joint Managing Director, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), Mumbai – appointed District Collector, Ratnagiri.
Focus on Nashik Kumbh Mela Preparations
The reshuffle highlights the government’s focus on efficient planning and coordination ahead of the upcoming Singhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik. Officers known for their administrative excellence, including Ayush Prasad, have been strategically positioned to ensure seamless execution of development and event management activities.
The appointment of Shekhar Singh as Kumbh Mela Commissioner further reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening administrative oversight for the mega event, expected to attract millions of devotees from across the country.
