Gangtok/Pakyong: The Government of Sikkim has ordered a key administrative reshuffle, transferring three IAS officers with immediate effect and assigning new responsibilities across important departments and districts.
The order, issued by the Department of Personnel vide Office Order No. 2218/G/DOP dated April 30, 2026, was signed by Rinzing Chewang Bhutia.
Key IAS Transfers and Postings
As per the official order:
- Tushar Gajanan Nikhare, District Collector of Gangtok, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Planning and Development Department.
- Agawane Rohan Ramesh, District Collector of Pakyong, has been posted as District Collector of Gangtok District.
- Pari Bishnoi, who was serving as Deputy Resident Commissioner at Sikkim House, New Delhi, has been appointed as District Collector of Pakyong District under the Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Pari Bishnoi Takes Charge in Pakyong
The appointment of Pari Bishnoi marks a significant step in her administrative journey, as she moves from a liaison role in New Delhi to a key field posting in Pakyong district.
Her posting reflects the state government’s confidence in her ability to handle grassroots governance, development administration, and disaster management responsibilities in one of Sikkim’s important districts.
Pari Bishnoi, IAS
About Pari Bishnoi
Pari Bishnoi is a 2020-batch IAS officer who secured All India Rank 30 in the 2019 UPSC Civil Services Examination.
- Born: February 26, 1996, in Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Education: Graduate from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi; Master’s in Political Science from MDS University, Ajmer
- Academic Achievement: Qualified NET-JRF before UPSC
Career Highlights:
- Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (2022)
- SDM, Gangtok
- Deputy Resident Commissioner, Sikkim House, New Delhi
- She is known for her disciplined approach to preparation and early focus on civil services.
Personal Background
Pari Bishnoi is married to Bhavya Bishnoi, an MLA from Haryana and son of senior politician Kuldeep Bishnoi. She entered motherhood in 2025, balancing family life with her administrative responsibilities.
Administrative Significance
The reshuffle is aimed at strengthening governance and improving administrative efficiency across key departments such as Planning and Development and district administration.
With experienced officers taking charge of strategic roles, the move is expected to enhance coordination and service delivery in the state.
