Uttar Pradesh government reshuffles 15 IAS officers

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle involving 15 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to strengthen the state's governance. The reorganization includes the transfer of five senior officials and the reassignment of duties or the addition of extra charges for ten others.

Key appointments include Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal, who has been given additional charge of the Civil Aviation Department. Anurag Srivastava has been appointed as the Agricultural Production Commissioner, retaining his roles in Namami Gange, rural water supply, and minor irrigation. Alok Kumar-2 will serve as the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner, with additional responsibilities for NRI affairs and chairmanship of PICKUP.

Other notable changes involve M. Devraj, who will chair the State Vigilance Commission, and Dr. M.K.S. Sundaram, who has been assigned as Principal Secretary of Coordination. Alok Kumar-3 will oversee Finance, Institutional Finance, and Flood Relief projects. Additionally, Ajay Chauhan has been appointed as the CEO of UPSIDA, while Pankaj Yadav has been relieved of his duties regarding the Flood Assistance Project.