Senior bureaucrat Puneet Kumar Goel has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Manipur. A seasoned officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Goel previously held the position of Chief Secretary in Goa and brings with him a broad range of administrative experience.
He replaces Prashant Kumar Singh, who has been posted to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. The change in leadership comes amid continuing efforts by the Manipur government to stabilize the administrative machinery following recent periods of unrest and tension in various districts.
Goel arrived in Imphal earlier this week and is expected to assume office formally within the next few days. His appointment is viewed as a strategic decision aimed at reinforcing governance, improving coordination between civil and security agencies, and accelerating public service delivery during a critical time for the state.
Government officials expressed confidence that his prior experience handling complex administrative scenarios would help bring more efficiency to Manipur’s governance system. His immediate priorities are expected to include ensuring smooth functioning of law and order mechanisms, enhancing inter-departmental cooperation, and supporting the implementation of key state and central welfare schemes.
The decision to appoint Goel comes as the state continues to address both developmental goals and law enforcement challenges. The new Chief Secretary’s leadership is anticipated to play a central role in policy execution and crisis management in the months ahead.
