In a significant development, 14 officers from the Chhattisgarh State Service have been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) following a Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting held in Delhi. Among those promoted is Ajay Agrawal, Director of Public Relations. The promotions come as a relief for several officers who had previously missed out.

Key Highlights of the DPC

The DPC meeting, held on Tuesday, was chaired by senior officials, including Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain and senior officer Renu Pillay. A total of 14 officers were awarded IAS status, marking a major milestone in their careers. Notably, officers Santosh Devangan and Heena Netam, who were overlooked in previous promotions, have now been included.

List of Promoted Officers The following officers have been awarded IAS status:

Santosh Devangan

Heena Netam

Ashwani Devangan

Renuka Srivastava

Ashutosh Pandey

Ajay Agrawal

Rita Shrivastava

Lokesh Chandrakar

Prakash Sarve

Gajendra Thakur

Leena Kosam

Tanuja Salam

Virendra Bahadur Panchbhai

Soumil Choubey

Officers Left Out

While the promotions brought cheer to many, three officers were once again left out. These include: Saumya Chaurasia, currently in jail in connection with the coal scam. Aarti Vasnik Teerthraj Agrawal The reasons for their exclusion are tied to pending cases or procedural delays. Saumya Chaurasia’s case, in particular, has drawn attention due to its high-profile nature.

Significance of the Promotions

The promotion to IAS is a significant step in the careers of these state service officers, recognizing their contributions and potential for greater administrative responsibilities. Speaking about the promotions, officials emphasized the importance of rewarding dedication and professionalism in public service.

This development also underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing its administrative capabilities by elevating deserving officers to key leadership roles.