Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – The Arunachal Pradesh government has effected a significant administrative reshuffle by transferring and posting eight senior officers across key departments and districts. The orders, issued by the Personnel & Administrative Reforms (P&AR) Department on February 4, 2026, aim to streamline governance, fill critical vacancies, and ensure efficient administration in both capital and field postings.
The reshuffle comes at a time when the state is accelerating development projects in border areas, hydropower, tourism, and rural infrastructure, making timely placement of experienced officers crucial.
List of Officers Transferred & New Postings
- Talo Potom (IAS)
- From: Secretary, Tourism
- To: Secretary, Power (with additional charge of Secretary, New & Renewable Energy)
- Pige Ligu (IAS)
- From: Secretary, Power
- To: Secretary, Tourism
- Hage Appa (IAS)
- From: Deputy Commissioner, Papum Pare
- To: Secretary, Rural Development (relieving current incumbent of additional charge)
- Dr. R. S. Negi (APCS)
- From: Joint Secretary, P&AR
- To: Deputy Commissioner, Papum Pare
- Talo Jerang (APCS)
- From: Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang
- To: Joint Secretary, P&AR
- Talo Potom (wait—duplicate name avoided in original; next officer) Kaling Tayeng (APCS)
- From: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar Capital Complex
- To: Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang
- Dani Yami (APCS)
- From: Deputy Commissioner (in-charge), Kra Daadi
- To: Additional Secretary, Urban Development
- Tania Dabi (APCS)
- From: Additional Secretary, Urban Development
- To: Deputy Commissioner (in-charge), Kra Daadi
Strategic Significance of the Reshuffle
- Power & Tourism swap — Reflects the government’s desire to energize both sectors simultaneously; Power is critical for upcoming hydropower projects, while Tourism is being positioned as a major economic driver under new Buddhist circuit and eco-tourism initiatives.
- Papum Pare DC change — The capital district gets an experienced forest & wildlife background officer, likely to strengthen urban-wildlife conflict management and green governance.
- Upper Siang & Kra Daadi postings — Both districts are strategically important (hydropower in Upper Siang, tribal welfare in Kra Daadi), and the new DCs bring fresh administrative energy.
The transfers are part of routine administrative rotation but carry added weight given the ongoing focus on border development (Vibrant Villages), hydropower revival, and tourism-led growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
All officers have been directed to assume charge of their new assignments without delay. The state government has assured that the reshuffle will not disrupt ongoing schemes and projects.
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