BENGALURU
In the largest administrative reshuffle in the history of the Mines and Geology Department, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ordered the mass transfer of 160 officers.
The major decision aims to curb illegal mining activities, eliminate local monopolies, and bring complete transparency to state revenue collection. Around 80 percent of staff had stayed at the same posts for decades, triggering serious public complaints.
Major overhaul beingthe state government transferred long serving officers immediately to restore public trust, break local political influence, and stop statistical irregularities.
State leaders feel this bold action will effectively stop unauthorized mining operations and boost mineral revenue collection. By dismantling old local networks, the state government hopes to build an honest, accountable, and highly efficient administrative system going forward.
This historic decision reflects a firm, decisive commitment to protect natural resources, uphold high public standards, and ensure fair governance for citizens throughout every single district across Karnataka. Citizens now eagerly await positive outcomes as new officers assume their duties and enforce strict operational guidelines, marking a fresh chapter for the entire mining sector statewide.
Administrative change:
- Key Roles Affected: The order impacts 131 geologists, 23 senior geologists, and 6 deputy directors.
- Immediate Relocation: All transferred officials must join new duty locations instantly and inform central headquarters.
- Official Initiative: Action followed specific inputs from Mines Department Secretary Rohini Sindhuri during progress reviews.
