New Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar Assumes Office

Mumbai : The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Rajesh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue Department, as the new Chief Secretary of the state. He officially assumed charge as the 49th Chief Secretary from outgoing Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik in the Chief Secretary’s chamber at the Mantralaya.

On the occasion, Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar stated that he would work towards expediting the implementation of government schemes across all departments to ensure that common citizens need not visit the Mantralaya for routine services.

Brief Profile of Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar and His Previous Roles

Rajesh Kumar (IAS – 1988 batch) was born on August 3, 1965. He joined the Indian Administrative Service on August 25, 1988. A native of Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, he holds a postgraduate degree in History.

He began his administrative career on July 24, 1989, as Supernumerary Assistant District Collector in Solapur. Since then, he has served in various significant capacities including:
– Assistant District Collector, Satara
– Chief Executive Officer, Beed Zilla Parishad
– Additional Commissioner, Tribal Development, Amravati
– District Collector, Dharashiv (Osmanabad) and Jalgaon
– Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation
– Private Secretary to the Union Minister of State for Rural Development
– Commissioner, Tribal Development, Nashik
– Commissioner, Integrated Child Development Services, Navi Mumbai
– Principal Secretary, Water Supply Department, Mantralaya
– Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Energy and Labour Department
– Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development Department
– Additional Chief Secretary, Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles Department
– Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Forest Department

He brings with him a wealth of experience in administration and governance across multiple sectors.