The Tripura Government has announced a major administrative reshuffle, relieving senior IAS officer Dr. Pradeep Kumar (PK) Chakraborty of all official responsibilities and reassigning several senior bureaucrats to key departments. The notification, issued by the General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department on July 17, 2026, appoints Kiran Kumar Gitte, IAS, as the new Secretary to Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
The reshuffle also includes transfers and additional responsibilities for several IAS and TCS officers across departments such as Finance, Education, Rural Development, Panchayats, and Prisons. The changes take effect immediately and aim to strengthen governance and administrative efficiency.
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Key Facts
- State: Tripura
- Notification Date: July 17, 2026
- Issued By: General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department
- Major Appointment: Kiran Kumar Gitte, IAS, appointed Secretary to the Chief Minister
- Key Development: Dr. P.K. Chakraborty relieved of official responsibilities
- Departments Affected: Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Finance, Education, Rural Development, Panchayats, Prisons and others
- Implementation: Immediate effect
Tripura Announces Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle
Agartala: The Tripura Government has carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving several senior IAS and Tripura Civil Service (TCS) officers. The changes, notified by the General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department, came into effect immediately following the issuance of the official order on July 17, 2026.
The most significant decision in the reshuffle is the relieving of Dr. Pradeep Kumar (PK) Chakraborty from all official responsibilities. Although the government has not stated the reason behind the move, the decision has attracted attention in administrative and political circles.
Moreover, the notification redistributes key responsibilities among senior officers to ensure the continued functioning of important government departments.
Kiran Kumar Gitte Becomes Secretary to the Chief Minister
As part of the reshuffle, Kiran Kumar Gitte, IAS, has been appointed as the Secretary to Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
In addition to this responsibility, he will oversee several important departments, including:
- Information & Cultural Affairs
- Public Works Department (excluding Drinking Water & Sanitation)
- Health & Family Welfare
- General Administration (Good Governance)
- Industries & Commerce (excluding IT and Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture)
- Chief Executive Officer, Tripura Institution for Transformation
However, he has been relieved of the charge of the Industries & Commerce (IT) Department.
Consequently, the appointment places Gitte among the state’s most senior administrative officers.
Additional Charges Assigned to Senior IAS Officers
The government has also reassigned responsibilities to several senior IAS officers.
Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, IAS, Secretary in the Finance Department, has received additional charge of the Industries & Commerce (IT) Department.
Meanwhile, Tapas Roy, IAS, Secretary of the Cooperation Department, has been given additional responsibility as Secretary, Youth Affairs & Sports.
Furthermore, these changes are expected to ensure continuity in departmental administration.
Education and Panchayat Departments Reorganised
The reshuffle includes significant changes in the Education Department.
Rajib Datta, IAS, formerly Director of Elementary Education and Director of Secondary Education with additional charge of State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), has been transferred as Director, Panchayats.
At the same time, Dr. Samit Roy Choudhury, IAS, has been appointed Director of Elementary and Secondary Education along with the additional responsibility of State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
He will also continue to serve as Registrar of SIPARD.
Changes in Rural Development and Revenue
The government has transferred Subhash Chandra Saha, IAS, from the Rural Development Department to the Revenue Department as Additional Secretary.
However, he will continue to hold the additional charge of Director (Projects), State Level Monitoring Committee of Rural Development, and Competent Authority, IGGL.
Additionally, Sagar Sobhan Debnath, IAS, previously ADM & Collector (Planning), Unakoti district, has been appointed Joint Secretary, Rural Development Department.
New Appointments in Prisons and Administration
The reshuffle also affects district-level administration.
Upendra Jamatia, IAS, who served as ADM & Collector of Sepahijala district, has been appointed Inspector General of Prisons.
Meanwhile, Arup Deb, TCS Grade-I, formerly ADM & Collector (Planning), West Tripura, has been posted as Joint Secretary, General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department.
In addition, Prasun De, TCS, will continue as Director, Land Records & Settlement after being relieved of his additional charge as Director of Panchayats.
Government Aims to Improve Administrative Efficiency
The notification states that all transfers and postings will remain effective until further orders.
Moreover, the reshuffle is expected to improve administrative coordination, strengthen governance, and ensure efficient functioning across key government departments.
Although the government has not officially explained why PK Chakraborty was relieved of his responsibilities, officials have confirmed the redistribution of portfolios through the latest notification.
Overall, the administrative exercise represents one of the most extensive bureaucratic reshuffles undertaken by the Tripura Government in recent months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Tripura Government announce?
The government announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving transfers and new postings of senior IAS and TCS officers.
Who has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister?
Kiran Kumar Gitte, IAS, has been appointed Secretary to Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
What happened to PK Chakraborty?
The government relieved Dr. Pradeep Kumar (PK) Chakraborty of all official responsibilities. No official reason has been announced.
When do the transfers take effect?
According to the notification, all transfers and postings take effect immediately.
Which departments are affected?
The reshuffle covers the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Finance, Education, Rural Development, Panchayats, Revenue, Prisons, and several other departments.
Location Context
Tripura, one of the eight northeastern states of India, regularly undertakes administrative reshuffles to improve governance and strengthen the delivery of public services. Senior bureaucratic appointments play a key role in implementing government policies and development programmes across the state.
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