Srinagar, October 24 (KNB): The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, with the appointment scheduled to take effect from November 1, 2026, or the date he assumes charge, whichever is later.
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 24, Dr Yadav, a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre officer, has been transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir to head the Union Territory’s administrative machinery.
The order, issued under No. 15041/07/2023-UTS.I, has been approved by the competent authority and signed by Anish Muraleedharan, Director (S), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The formal assumption of charge is expected in accordance with the terms specified in the MHA order. (KNB)