H Rajesh Prasad assumes charge as new Chief Secretary, Chandigarh

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: Senior IAS officer H Rajesh Prasad today took charge as the new Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, formally assuming office at the Chandigarh Secretariat.

A 1995-batch officer of the AGMUT cadre, Prasad was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival.

On his first day in office, Prasad met with senior officials and shared his vision for strengthening the city’s administration. He succeeds Rajeev Verma, who recently completed his tenure as Chief Secretary.

Known for his dynamic leadership and administrative acumen, Prasad has served in key positions across Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Arunachal Pradesh. He is widely recognized for his contributions to govern

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