New Delhi: Bhajan Lal Sharma has officially assumed the role of Chief Minister in Rajasthan, with IAS officer T Ravikanth appointed as the new Principal Secretary (PS) to the Chief Minister.

In a recent announcement by the state department of personnel, IAS officer Anandhi and Dr Saumya Jha have been designated as the Secretary to the Chief Minister and temporarily appointed as Joint Secretary, respectively.

Notably, Ravikanth, currently serving as Principal Secretary (Medical Education), is taking over from Kuldeep Ranka in this new role.

All the three officers will continue in their current positions alongside their new responsibilities.The appointments were made after Bhajan Lal Sharma took over as  Chief Minister on December 15.