Himachal govt. appoints Sandeep Kumar as Secretary for Aviation, Tourism; Rakesh Kumar Prajapati named Director
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After a bureaucratic reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar (IAS, Batch 2010) has been appointed as Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Rakesh Kumar Prajapati (IAS, Batch 2012) has been assigned as the new Director of Tourism and Civil Aviation Department.
Prior to Kumar’s current role, he served as the Divisional Commissioner of Kangra. Throughout his professional journey, he has held multiple positions, including Special Secretary, Managing Director, Deputy Commissioner, and Director. Additionally, he has been functioning as the Settlement Officer in the Kangra Division since February 12, 2026.
Before assuming his current position, Prajapati served as the Director of the state’s Energy Department in Shimla beginning in 2024. His earlier administrative career includes serving as a Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Officer, Assistant Commissioner, and Block Development Officer.
