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IAS Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav Appointed as Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:33 AM
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IAS officer Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav has been named the Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir, following a distinguished career that began in Arunachal Pradesh's remote border regions.
The Government of India has announced that IAS officer Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav will take charge as the Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. The appointment comes after a long tenure in various administrative roles, most notably in Arunachal Pradesh where he managed affairs in some of the state’s most isolated border districts.
Dr. Yadav’s work in Arunachal has been praised for strengthening governance in remote areas and improving connectivity for local communities.
The new role places him at the helm of the state’s bureaucracy, responsible for coordinating policy implementation across ministries and overseeing the delivery of public services.
His appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives to the administration of Jammu & Kashmir, especially in areas of security, development and inter‑governmental coordination.
Dr. Yadav’s work in Arunachal has been praised for strengthening governance in remote areas and improving connectivity for local communities.
The new role places him at the helm of the state’s bureaucracy, responsible for coordinating policy implementation across ministries and overseeing the delivery of public services.
His appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives to the administration of Jammu & Kashmir, especially in areas of security, development and inter‑governmental coordination.