Raipur, Chhattisgarh | Senior IAS officer Shri Vikas Sheel has officially assumed charge as the 13th Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh at the state secretariat, Mahanadi Bhawan. His appointment marks a significant administrative shift in the state’s top bureaucracy.
Shri Sheel succeeds Amitabh Jain, who is set to retire on September 30, 2025. Before taking over this key role, Vikas Sheel was serving as Executive Director (India) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila. He was recalled from his international posting to take charge as the state’s top bureaucrat.
Vikas Sheel is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre. Over the span of nearly three decades, he has served in several important positions both in the state government and the Government of India.
He began his administrative career in the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh cadre and opted for the Chhattisgarh cadre after the state’s formation in 2000.
In Chhattisgarh, Shri Sheel has held key posts including:
District Collector of Raipur and Bilaspur
Secretary, Departments of Education, Health, Food, and General Administration
At the Central Government level, he has worked in major national missions and policy-making roles such as:
Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Various key roles in policy formulation and implementation
He has earned a reputation for being a results-oriented, reform-driven officer, known for his innovative approach to public service delivery and administrative efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree from BITS Pilani
Advanced training in Public Administration and Health Systems Management
Exposure to global development frameworks through his tenure at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
His appointment is seen as a strategic move by the Chhattisgarh government to bring back a senior technocrat with global experience and deep administrative expertise. Observers note that he was chosen over some senior officers in the state, indicating a performance-based leadership approach.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed confidence that Vikas Sheel’s experience would help accelerate the state’s administrative reforms, governance delivery, and development initiatives.
As Chief Secretary, Shri Sheel will be responsible for coordinating the state’s bureaucratic machinery, ensuring policy implementation, and supporting the government’s vision for inclusive growth and good governance.
NameShri Vikas SheelBatch / Cadre1994 Batch, IAS (Chhattisgarh Cadre)Current PostChief Secretary, Government of ChhattisgarhPrevious PostExecutive Director (India), Asian Development Bank, ManilaKey Roles HeldCollector (Raipur, Bilaspur), Mission Director (Jal Jeevan Mission), Additional Secretary (Health)EducationBITS Pilani; Training in Public AdministrationSpecializationGovernance Reforms, Public Health, Rural Development, Infrastructure PolicyReputationReform-oriented, Technocrat, Strong Policy Implementation Skills
With Vikas Sheel taking charge as Chhattisgarh’s 13th Chief Secretary, the state administration expects renewed focus on policy execution, infrastructure development, and citizen-centric governance. His blend of field experience, policy knowledge, and international exposure positions him as a strong administrator to lead the state’s next phase of growth.
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