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Politics
Women IAS officers appointed to lead 12 districts in Chhattisgarh
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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The Chhattisgarh government has transferred 23 IAS officers and assigned women officers to head twelve districts, while senior officer Vivek Acharya has been removed from his post.
In a recent administrative reshuffle, the Chhattisgarh state government announced that women IAS officers will be posted as district collectors in twelve districts across the state. The decision is part of a broader effort to enhance gender representation in senior bureaucratic roles.
The order also involved the transfer of 23 IAS officers to different postings, reflecting a wide‑scale reorganisation of the state’s civil service cadre. Officials said the moves are intended to bring fresh perspectives to district administration and improve governance outcomes.
Among the changes, senior officer Vivek Acharya was relieved of his duties, although the official statement did not disclose the specific reasons for his removal. The government spokesperson emphasized that the reshuffle follows standard procedural norms.
State officials indicated that appointing women to these key positions will encourage more inclusive decision‑making at the district level and serve as a model for other states. The newly appointed women collectors are expected to assume charge within the next few days.
The restructuring is being closely watched by civil‑service observers, who view it as a significant step toward gender parity in India’s administrative hierarchy.
The order also involved the transfer of 23 IAS officers to different postings, reflecting a wide‑scale reorganisation of the state’s civil service cadre. Officials said the moves are intended to bring fresh perspectives to district administration and improve governance outcomes.
Among the changes, senior officer Vivek Acharya was relieved of his duties, although the official statement did not disclose the specific reasons for his removal. The government spokesperson emphasized that the reshuffle follows standard procedural norms.
State officials indicated that appointing women to these key positions will encourage more inclusive decision‑making at the district level and serve as a model for other states. The newly appointed women collectors are expected to assume charge within the next few days.
The restructuring is being closely watched by civil‑service observers, who view it as a significant step toward gender parity in India’s administrative hierarchy.