Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Uttarakhand: New DMs Appointed in 5 Districts

The Uttarakhand government has transferred District Magistrates in five districts, including Almora, Pithoragarh, and Nainital. The reshuffle aims to enhance administrative efficiency and accelerate development work.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 12 October 2025, 5:20 PM IST
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Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Government on Saturday made administrative changes, transferring the District Magistrates (DMs) of five districts in the state. Under this decision, the DMs of Almora, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Chamoli, and Bageshwar have been replaced. According to the order issued by the government, the appointment of the new District Magistrates has been implemented with immediate effect.

Find out who has become the new DM of which district:

IAS Lalit Mohan Rayal Appointed as the District Magistrate of Nanital 

IAS Lalit Mohan Rayal has been appointed as the new District Magistrate of Nainital. Nainital is known as a major tourist destination as well as an important district from an administrative perspective. Under Rayal's new responsibility, it is expected that he will more effectively implement administrative reforms in the district and promote good governance and development among the citizens.

IAS Gaurav Kumar Appointed as the District Magistrate of Chamoli

IAS Gaurav Kumar has been appointed as the new District Magistrate of Chamoli. Chamoli is an important mountain district, known for its tourism and religious sites. Under Gaurav Kumar's leadership, positive changes in development and administrative reforms are expected in this region. Chamoli requires hard work and effective administration, which this new reshuffle will provide.

IAS Anshul Singh Appointed as District Magistrate of Almora

IAS Anshul Singh has been appointed as the District Magistrate of Almora. Almora, renowned for its cultural heritage and natural beauty, can now move forward in a new direction from an administrative perspective. The appointment of Anshul Singh has raised hopes for administrative reforms and development in the region. He has been entrusted with the challenging task of meeting the expectations of the people in his new position.

IAS Akanksha Appointed District Magistrate of Bageshwar

IAS Akanksha has been appointed the new District Magistrate of Bageshwar district. Bageshwar is an important hilly district of Uttarakhand, and strengthening its administrative structure is essential. Under Akanksha's leadership, the pace of good governance and development in the district can be accelerated. Her appointment has raised hopes for the possibility of administrative reforms in the region.

Ashish Kumar Bhatgain Appointed District Magistrate of Pithoragarh

IAS Ashish Kumar Bhatgai has been appointed District Magistrate of Pithoragarh. Pithoragarh is a hilly district of Uttarakhand, and its administrative systems need to be improved. Bhatgai has been given the responsibility of giving a new direction to development and administrative reforms in the district. His tenure is expected to boost overall development in Pithoragarh.

Location : 
  • Dehradun

Published : 
  • 12 October 2025, 5:20 PM IST