Senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar was relieved of his duties as Principal Secretary to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He has been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA), according to the information provided by IANS.Key HighlightsDeepak Kumar has been removed from the Bihar CM’s Principal Secretary post.He has been appointed Vice-Chairman of BSDMA.The change was announced on September 30, 2026.Kumar had been serving as a senior official in the Chief Minister’s office.Deepak Kumar Gets New RoleDeepak Kumar is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer. He was serving as Principal Secretary to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.The Bihar government has now changed his role. He will work as Vice-Chairman of the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.The authority works on disaster planning, risk reduction and public safety in Bihar. Its work covers floods, droughts, earthquakes, fires, heat waves and other disasters.The official Bihar Chief Minister’s Office website had listed Deepak Kumar as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.Kumar Was Working With CM SamratDeepak Kumar had been involved in important meetings with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.On September 24, he was among the senior officers present at a meeting where the Chief Minister reviewed projects related to water resources, roads and energy.He was also listed among senior officials at a September 28 meeting on proposed airport projects in Bihar.The new order changes his role from the Chief Minister’s office to disaster management.What Does BSDMA Do?The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority was created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It works on disaster policies and plans in the state.Its work includes disaster risk reduction, training, public awareness and coordination with different departments. Bihar has also prepared a long-term disaster risk reduction roadmap for the state.“The Authority is ensuring the formulation of policies and plans for disaster management in the State.”The new appointment comes at a time when Bihar is dealing with flood-related challenges. The Gandak River has recently risen above the danger mark in some areas, and the state government has been reviewing rescue and relief work.The latest administrative change places Deepak Kumar in a role focused on disaster management and preparedness across Bihar.Also Read : Is Samrat Choudhary the Game-Changer Bihar Needed as CM?
