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Rajeev Verma, a seasoned IAS officer, has been appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary after meeting with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. With over three decades of administrative experience across various departments, Verma brings a robust background in urban planning and governance. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of transparency and public service during their meeting. Their discussion focused on governmental priorities and improving service delivery for Delhi's residents.

Key Points: Rajeev Verma Meets Rekha Gupta Delhi Governance Briefing

  • Rajeev Verma joins as new Chief Secretary from AGMUT cadre
  • Extensive experience across state and central government roles
  • CM Gupta emphasizes administrative transparency and public service
  • Verma holds technical degrees from premier institutions like IIT
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Rekha Gupta, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma discuss future projects

New Delhi Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma discusses priority projects with CM Rekha Gupta, bringing 30+ years of administrative expertise

"Public service through honesty, transparency, and team spirit is our working style - Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister"

New Delhi, Oct 3

Delhi's new Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma called on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday and discussed issues related to the BJP government's priorities and service delivery, an official source said.

The Chief Minister's Office took to X and said, "Delhi's new Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma today met Chief Minister Rekha Gupta."

A 1992-batch IAS officer from the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, Verma succeeded Dharmendra, a 1989-batch officer who retired on September 30.

Some of the posts held by Verma in the past include Advisor to the Administrator of Chandigarh (2022-2025), Chief Secretary of Puducherry, Principal Secretary and Commissioner Finance/Revenue in Delhi (2018-2022), Principal Commissioner Housing and Urban Affairs at DDA (2017-2018), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence (2013-2017), CMD of Delhi Transport Corporation (2012-2013), along with various roles in Goa and Delhi NCR between 2000 and 2011.

According to the official source, CM Gupta is looking forward to making the optimum use of Verma's stints in the Delhi Transport and Revenue Departments, apart from the Delhi Development Authority.

The new Chief Secretary brings more than 30 years of administrative experience across state and central governments. He combines technical expertise with extensive governance experience, arming him with the tools to address Delhi's infrastructural and urban challenges.

Verma holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, a Master's in Urban Design from the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture, and an M.Tech from IIT.

Earlier in the day, CM Gupta also launched a two-day training programme for tehsildars and sub-registrars of the Revenue Department.

She said on X, "This training is an opportunity to internalise administrative values connected to modern thinking, transparency, and the real needs of the public. Its objective is to create an environment in government offices that is filled with energy, discipline, and a spirit of social service."

"Our government's resolve is that every officer should consider solving the public's problems as the primary basis of their duty. Public service through honesty, transparency, and team spirit is our working style," she wrote.

- IANS

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Priya S
Impressive credentials! IIT and SPA degrees plus 30 years experience. But let's see if this translates to actual ground-level improvements. Too often we see officers with great CVs but poor implementation.
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Anjali F
The training program for tehsildars is a good initiative. If our local officers become more responsive, it will make a huge difference in people's lives. Hope they implement what they learn!
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Sarah B
As someone who has dealt with Delhi's revenue department, I hope Verma's previous experience there helps streamline processes. The paperwork and delays are frustrating for common citizens.
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Vikram M
His experience in Chandigarh and Puducherry should bring fresh perspectives. Delhi's urban planning needs urgent attention - hope he delivers on his expertise.
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Kavya N
Good to see focus on transparency and public service. But these are just words until we see actual changes in government offices. The real test will be how quickly common people's problems get solved.

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