In a significant administrative reshuffle, senior IAS officer Vikas Anand of the 2002 batch (AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Secretary to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The move is being viewed as a strategic step to bolster the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and enhance governance in the national capital.

Prior to this appointment, Anand was on central deputation, serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). His return to the Delhi government is seen as a homecoming for the seasoned bureaucrat, who has previously held several key positions within the city’s administration.

This marks the second high-level induction into the CMO in recent weeks. On February 27, 2025, IAS officer Madhu Rani Teotia (2008 batch, AGMUT cadre) was named Secretary to the Chief Minister, while IAS officers Sandeep Kumar Singh and Ravi Jha (both 2011 batch, AGMUT cadre) were appointed as Special Secretaries.

Vikas Anand’s earlier roles include serving as Special Secretary (Education) during the AAP government’s tenure, where he played a crucial part in implementing reforms in Delhi’s government schools. From 2020 to 2023, he was the Additional CEO of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), overseeing critical projects in water supply and sewage systems. He has also held the position of Special Secretary in the Home Department, working closely with the Delhi Police.

With his vast administrative experience and deep familiarity with Delhi’s governance landscape, Anand is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the Chief Minister’s agenda and strengthening the operational efficiency of the CMO.