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New Chapter in UP Bureaucracy – 8 New Additional Chief Secretary Appointed

Anuj Gaur — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:45:40 +0000

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday (January 12, 2026) promoted eight IAS officers of the 1995 batch to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), the highest echelon in the state’s bureaucratic hierarchy, corresponding to Level-17 of the Pay Matrix. Of these, three officers have been granted proforma promotions as they are currently on central deputation.

The officers elevated to the ACS rank are Ashish Kumar Goel, Sanjay Prasad, Amrit Abhijat, R. Ramesh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, and Santosh Kumar Yadav. Among them, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, and Santosh Kumar Yadav have received proforma promotions.

Ashish Kumar Goel is presently serving as Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and also holds additional charge of the Water Electric Corporation of Uttar Pradesh and the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Production and Transmission Corporation.

Sanjay Prasad is currently posted as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and handles a clutch of sensitive and high-impact portfolios, including Home, Information, Protocol, Vigilance, Gopan, Visa and Passport, and Estate. Amrit Abhijat is serving as Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture, with additional charge of the Religious Affairs Department.

R. Ramesh Kumar is currently working as a Member of the Board of Revenue, while Mukesh Kumar Meshram is serving as Principal Secretary of the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department.

Among those on central deputation, Bhuvnesh Kumar is posted as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Mritunjay Kumar Narayan is serving as Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs, while Santosh Kumar Yadav is the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

All eight officers bring with them decades of administrative experience across district, state, and central assignments. Their elevation comes at a time when the state government is pushing an ambitious governance and development agenda. Going forward, their performance will be closely watched, as their roles become central to translating the Chief Minister’s vision into on-ground outcomes.

Sanjay Prasad, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Sanjay Prasad, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has emerged as one of the most influential bureaucrats in the state’s administrative hierarchy. Known for his firm grip on governance and his ability to navigate complex political-administrative intersections, Prasad combines operational discipline with a strong command over communication and institutional processes.

Born on May 23, 1971, in Sitamarhi, #Bihar, Prasad holds a Master of Arts degree and entered the civil services in 1995. His early career included stints as Assistant Magistrate in Azamgarh and Chief Development Officer in Gorakhpur assignments that helped shape his hands-on approach to district administration. Over the years, he has served as District Magistrate in key and sensitive districts such as #Agra, #Prayagraj, #Ayodhya, and Firozabad, where he dealt with a mix of urban pressures, religious sensitivities, and law-and-order challenges.

Prasad’s administrative reach expanded further during his central deputation between 2015 and 2019, when he served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. The assignment added a strategic dimension to his profile, equipping him with exposure to national security frameworks and high-level policy coordination.

In January 2026, he was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), cementing his position among the top echelon of Uttar Pradesh’s bureaucracy. Currently, he serves as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a role that places him at the nerve centre of state governance. He simultaneously oversees a cluster of powerful portfolios, including the Chief Minister’s Office, Home Department, Information and Public Relations, Confidential and Vigilance, Visa and Passport, and Protocol and Estate.

Widely regarded as a key figure in the Chief Minister’s inner circle, Prasad is often described as a decisive administrator with a sharp eye for execution. His reputation as a “taskmaster” stems from his insistence on timelines, digital monitoring systems, and measurable outcomes. Tech-savvy and detail-oriented, he has been instrumental in streamlining internal communication and strengthening the state’s public outreach machinery.

Equally noted is his firm handling of law and order related matters, where he has prioritised coordination between the police, intelligence units, and district administrations. Insiders say his strength lies in his ability to translate political directives into executable administrative action without diluting institutional protocols.

Despite his high profile position, Prasad is known for maintaining a low public profile. His leadership style is functional rather than flamboyant focused more on control rooms than conference halls. Among colleagues, he is seen as a steady hand who values discipline, clarity, and chain-of-command.

In an era where bureaucracy is increasingly under public and political scrutiny, Sanjay Prasad represents a school of administrators who believe in tight governance, controlled communication, and uncompromising execution qualities that have made him both indispensable and formidable within Uttar Pradesh’s power structure.

Dr. Ashish Kumar Goel, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Dr. Ashish Kumar Goel, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is widely regarded as a cerebral administrator who brings academic depth to practical governance. A native of Bijnor, Goel’s educational credentials BTech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a PhD in the same discipline have shaped his preference for data-led policy making and institutional reform.

Over nearly three decades in public service, he has navigated a broad administrative canvas, spanning district leadership, infrastructure planning, rural development, and large public utilities. His tenure as Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj remains a significant chapter, most notably for the successful organisation of the Kumbh Mela 2019 an effort that earned him the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. The scale and complexity of the event highlighted his ability to combine meticulous planning with decisive execution.

Dr. Goel has also served as Secretary (Rural Development), Director of the State Agriculture Production Mandi Parishad, and Managing Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), positions where he focused on streamlining operations, strengthening public-facing services, and improving institutional efficiency. Earlier in his career, he held charge as District Magistrate of Jalaun and Bahraich, where he earned a reputation for hands-on administration and swift grievance redressal.

His experience extends beyond the state, having served on central deputation as Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Rural Development and as Director General of the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA). It was during his work on NREGA implementation that The Economist in 2008 described him as among the “hardest working bureaucrats in the world,” a rare international acknowledgment for an Indian civil servant.

In January 2026, Dr. Goel was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary. He continues to serve as Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), a position he assumed in July 2023, and also heads the UP Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL). In these roles, he has prioritised consumer responsiveness, system accountability, and operational transparency—key areas in a sector that directly impacts millions of households.

Colleagues describe him as methodical, understated, and deeply invested in outcomes rather than optics. His leadership style is marked by technical precision, institutional memory, and a quiet empathy for citizen concerns an approach that has helped him command credibility across political, bureaucratic, and stakeholder circles.

Born on February 12, 1973, Dr. Goel represents a generation of administrators who balance scholarship with street-level governance an officer equally comfortable with spreadsheets and public hearings.

Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Santosh Kumar Yadav, a 1995 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has built a career that straddles infrastructure development, urban governance, and public administration. Trained as a civil engineer, he brings a technocrat’s precision to policymaking and project execution an approach that has defined his work across three decades in public service.

Born on January 19, 1971, in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee and an M.Tech from IIT Delhi. This academic grounding has shaped his long-standing association with large-scale infrastructure and transport projects.

Since late 2022, he has been serving as Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), one of the country’s most critical infrastructure agencies. He formally took charge on January 2, 2023, and in early 2025, his central deputation was extended by two years, till February 2027 an endorsement of continuity at a time when India’s highway network is undergoing rapid expansion. Under his leadership, NHAI has emphasised sustainable construction practices, technology-driven monitoring, and faster project delivery.

Prior to his current role, Yadav served as Additional Secretary in the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Ministry of Education, where he worked on national level education programmes and institutional reforms. This shift from physical infrastructure to human capital development added a broader policy dimension to his administrative profile.

In Uttar Pradesh, Yadav has held several influential assignments. He served as Secretary to the Chief Minister in 2015, Managing Director of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation in 2017, and Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). Between 2012 and 2015, he was Vice Chairman and later Chairman of the Ghaziabad Development Authority, where he was closely associated with major urban infrastructure and transport initiatives.

His district-level experience is equally extensive. He has served as District Magistrate in strategically important districts such as Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida), Bareilly, Aligarh, Muzaffarnagar, and Lalitpur assignments that tested both his administrative agility and his ability to manage rapid urbanisation, law and order challenges, and public service delivery.

Colleagues describe Yadav as a detail-oriented administrator with a strong preference for execution over rhetoric. His leadership style is structured, data-driven, and outcomes focused qualities that have made him a natural fit for roles involving large public systems and long-gestation projects.

At a time when infrastructure is central to India’s growth narrative, Santosh Kumar Yadav stands out as an administrator who combines engineering logic with bureaucratic experience an officer who has spent much of his career building systems, corridors, and institutions that quietly underpin everyday mobility and economic activity.

Amrit Abhijat, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Amrit Abhijat, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has carved out a reputation as a policy oriented administrator with a strong grounding in urban development, tourism, and large scale public programmes. His career reflects a consistent effort to balance heritage conservation with modern governance imperatives, particularly in culturally significant regions of the state.

Educated in history at Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College and later trained in development studies at the University of Sussex in the UK, Abhijat brings an academic sensibility to public administration. This grounding has informed his work across sectors, especially in housing, urban planning, and cultural management.

In January 2026, he was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary, a recognition of his long-standing contributions to governance. He currently serves as Principal Secretary in the Department of Tourism, Culture, and Religious Affairs, where he oversees policy formulation and execution in areas that sit at the intersection of faith, heritage, and economic development.

Abhijat’s administrative experience spans both state and central governments. At the Centre, he played a key role as Mission Director of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), contributing to the design and rollout of one of the country’s largest affordable housing initiatives. In Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development Department, he introduced the “One City, One Operator” model for sewer management an effort aimed at improving accountability and service efficiency.

His district level stints as District Magistrate in #Prayagraj, #Kanpur, #Agra, and #Jhansi exposed him to a wide range of governance challenges, from infrastructure and civic management to law and order and public grievance redressal. These postings helped shape his reputation as a field-tested administrator capable of handling politically sensitive and logistically demanding assignments.

Abhijat has also been closely associated with the management of large public events and urban transformation projects, including the Mahakumbh and development initiatives in Ayodhya. Colleagues describe his approach as structured, historically sensitive, and forward-looking particularly valuable in locations where tradition and modernity must coexist.

Originally from Munger in Bihar, he is known within bureaucratic circles as a measured decision-maker who prefers institutional solutions over ad hoc interventions. His leadership style is understated but firm, driven more by policy depth than public visibility.

In a bureaucracy often shaped by immediacy and optics, Amrit Abhijat represents a quieter, more scholarly strain of governance one that privileges long-term planning, cultural stewardship, and system building over headline-grabbing interventions.

Mukesh Kumar Meshram, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Mukesh Kumar Meshram, 1995 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is widely regarded as one of the state’s most versatile and institutionally rooted administrators. With academic training that bridges design and governance an M.Arch from IIT Roorkee and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham Meshram brings both structural thinking and public-policy sensibility to his work.

In January 2026, he was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), a recognition of his three-decade-long contribution to governance. He currently heads the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries departments, where he has focused on inclusive policy frameworks, sectoral modernisation, and livelihood linked reforms.

Meshram’s administrative career has been marked by its breadth. Between 2020 and 2025, as Principal Secretary for Tourism and Culture, he played a pivotal role in repositioning Uttar Pradesh on the global tourism map. He was the principal architect behind the early planning of Mahakumbh 2025 and helped conceptualise cultural initiatives that blended faith, heritage, and economic development. Under his watch, tourism policy increasingly reflected a balance between conservation and contemporary visitor management.

His earlier stints as Divisional Commissioner in both Lucknow and Prayagraj placed him at the helm of two of the state’s most complex administrative regions. At the district level, he has served as District Magistrate and Collector in a wide range of districts Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Mau, Unnao, Banda, and Azamgarh each with its own social and political dynamics. These postings cemented his reputation as a steady, field-oriented administrator with a strong grasp of grassroots governance.

Meshram has also handled several critical portfolios, including Secretary of Medical Education, Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Managing Director of UPSRTC, and Mission Director of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Across these roles, colleagues describe him as a system-builder an officer more invested in strengthening institutions than chasing visibility.

What sets Meshram apart, however, is the personal dimension he brings to leadership. Born on June 26, 1967, in Bori village of Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district, he often recalls crossing a river daily to attend school—an anecdote he shares with young aspirants to underline the value of perseverance. His involvement in initiatives supporting para-judo and animal welfare reflects a sensibility that extends beyond files and frameworks.

In an era of headline-driven governance, Mukesh Kumar Meshram belongs to a quieter tradition of administrators those who work steadily behind the scenes, shaping systems that outlast tenures. His career is a study in institutional continuity, cultural stewardship, and humane administration.

Bhuvnesh Kumar, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Bhuvnesh Kumar, a 1995 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has emerged as a key figure in India’s evolving digital governance architecture. A gold medallist in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Kumar brings a rare blend of technical grounding and administrative depth to public service.

As of January 2026, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory body responsible for Aadhaar, while simultaneously holding charge as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). He assumed charge as CEO, UIDAI, on January 1, 2025, succeeding Amit Agrawal. His elevation to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary by the Uttar Pradesh government earlier this year, albeit on a proforma basis, reflects long-standing institutional confidence in his capabilities.

Kumar’s career has traversed both state and central administrations, giving him a perspective that is at once grassroots-oriented and policy-driven. In Uttar Pradesh, he has held a wide array of key assignments, including Principal Secretary in the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries Department, and Divisional Commissioner of Lucknow and Meerut two of the state’s most administratively demanding regions.

At the district level, he has served as District Magistrate in strategically significant districts such as Lucknow, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, and Meerut. These postings sharpened his understanding of public delivery systems, law-and-order management, and citizen-facing governance.

Within the state secretariat, Kumar has handled important portfolios including Finance, MSME, Technical Education, and Sports and Youth Welfare. These roles allowed him to engage with both economic policy and human capital development, reinforcing his reputation as an officer comfortable with complex, multi-sectoral mandates.

On central deputation, Kumar has steadily built his profile in India’s digital policy ecosystem. He served as Joint Secretary in MeitY before being promoted to Additional Secretary in 2022, and later entrusted with the leadership of UIDAI one of the country’s most critical technology-driven public institutions. His current work focuses on strengthening digital identity systems, data security, and inclusive access to public services.

Colleagues describe him as low-key, technically astute, and structurally minded an officer who prefers building systems over chasing visibility. His leadership style is marked by precision, institutional memory, and a quiet confidence born of experience across governance tiers.

In an era where public administration is increasingly shaped by technology, Bhuvnesh Kumar represents a generation of civil servants who understand both the code and the citizen an administrator as comfortable in policy rooms as he once was in district collectorates.

Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)

Dr. Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, a 1995 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has built a career at the intersection of governance, technology, and national security. An IIT-trained engineer with advanced academic grounding in public policy, law, and management, he is widely regarded as an administrator who brings analytical depth to some of the most complex domains of public administration.

Since November 2022, he has been serving as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs a role central to the country’s demographic mapping and policy planning. His tenure has been extended until August 2026, underlining the government’s confidence in his leadership as India prepares for the upcoming Census 2027. In early January 2026, he formally issued notifications outlining the roadmap for the next census, with houselisting operations scheduled to begin nationwide from April 2026.

Dr. Narayan’s academic credentials mirror the breadth of his administrative work. He holds http://B.Tech and http://M.Tech degrees in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, an MSc in Public Policy and Management from King’s College London, an LL.B. from Lucknow University, and a doctorate from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. This rare combination of technical, legal, and policy training has shaped his approach to governance precise, data driven, and institutionally anchored.

Before taking charge of the census, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, handling sensitive portfolios related to internal security and cyber information systems. Earlier, between 2019 and 2021, he was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Power, overseeing transmission and IT-related verticals an assignment that blended infrastructure planning with digital transformation.

In Uttar Pradesh, he has served as Secretary to the Chief Minister and as Commissioner of Commercial Tax and Entertainment Tax, roles that required both political dexterity and fiscal oversight. He has also represented the government on the boards of key public sector entities such as the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), Power Grid Corporation of India, and REC Limited.

In January 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government granted him a proforma promotion to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary, acknowledging his long-standing service and central contributions.

Colleagues describe Dr. Narayan as understated, sharply analytical, and strategically minded an officer more comfortable in war rooms than in public glare. His work reflects a preference for systems-building over spectacle, and long-term institutional continuity over short-term gains.

At a time when governance is increasingly driven by data, digital infrastructure, and security considerations, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan stands out as a civil servant uniquely equipped for the age an administrator who speaks the language of both code and constitutional process.

R. Ramesh Kumar, IAS (1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre)
R. Ramesh Kumar, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, represents a generation of administrators shaped by long years of district-level governance and steady progression through the state’s senior bureaucracy. His career has unfolded largely away from the spotlight, marked instead by a reputation for consistency, institutional discipline, and a methodical approach to public administration.

In January 2026, Kumar was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), a milestone that underscores the confidence reposed in him by the state government. He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh, while continuing as Principal Secretary of the Silk (Sericulture) Department a portfolio he has led since 2022. The combination of these roles places him at the intersection of policy oversight and sector-specific administration.

An engineer by training, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kumar brings a structured, systems-driven mindset to governance. Over the years, he has served as Divisional Commissioner in Bareilly and Prayagraj, handling complex administrative landscapes that demanded coordination across multiple departments.

His field experience is extensive. As District Magistrate and Collector, he has been posted in a wide range of districts, including Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Muzaffarnagar, Ghazipur, Moradabad, and Etawah. These assignments exposed him to varied social, economic, and law-and-order environments, shaping him into an officer known for steady crisis management and quiet problem solving.

Within the secretariat, Kumar has held key positions such as Secretary of the Higher and Secondary Education Department and Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, roles that required both political sensitivity and administrative clarity. His work in these capacities earned him a reputation for balanced decision-making and institutional continuity.

Among peers, he is often described as an officer who prefers process over publicity. His leadership style is understated, focused on outcomes rather than optics. In 2008, The Economist reportedly described him as among the “hardest working bureaucrats in the world” during his tenure in Uttar Pradesh a rare international acknowledgment that added weight to his standing within administrative circles.

While he has maintained a low public profile, Kumar’s career reflects the quiet authority of an officer trusted with continuity, stability, and long-term governance. In a bureaucracy increasingly shaped by speed and spectacle, he belongs to a school of administrators who value structure, patience, and institutional memory.

The Powerhouse Class of 1989: Six Chief Secretaries Currently Serving

Anuj Gaur — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:07:34 +0000

The remarkable IAS batch of 1989 has delivered an extraordinary administrative milestone by producing a total number of 16 Chief Secretaries over the years. A rarest of rare things to happen!

10 of these 16 stalwart officers who held the highest post in state bureaucracies have already moved on after completing their tenure. These officers include Amritlal Meena (Bihar), Shivdas Meena (Tamil Nadu), Dharmendra (Delhi), Santhi Kumari (Telangana), Somesh Kumar (Telangana), Rebecca Suchiang (Meghalaya), TT Toy (Nagaland), Pavan Borthakur (Assam), BP Gopalika (Bengal), and Pankaj Joshi (Gujarat).

The other Six distinguished officers produced by this golden batch of 1989 currently helm the bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir.

Such outcomes are never accidental. They are shaped by years of perseverance, discipline and the quiet resolve that defines the civil service at its best. Surrounded by peers of equal caliber, these officers appear to have inspired one another to greater heights — turning a strong batch into a genuinely historic phenomenon!

Together, the six Chief Secretaries currently oversee governance for about 61 crore people — more than 40% of India’s total population. The scale of responsibility they collectively shoulder is immense, and their leadership sits at the heart of administration across some of India’s most politically and economically significant states and union territories.

Here’s a glimpse into their individual journeys.

Anurag Jain — the 35th Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh — brings to the role a blend of technical depth, policy exposure, and a calm administrative temperament shaped over three decades in public service.

A 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Jain took charge as Chief Secretary on 3 October 2024. Born in Gwalior, he is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, where he completed his B. Tech in Electrical Engineering, and the Maxwell School in the United States, from which he earned a Master’s in Public Administration — a combination that has long informed his analytical and reform-driven approach.

His career has traversed key positions across the state and Centre. From serving as Collector in Mandla, Mandsaur and Bhopal to holding senior roles such as Finance Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Jain has been central to several phases of the state’s administrative evolution. At the national level, his tenure as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and later as Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways broadened his exposure to complex policymaking and national infrastructure development.

Jain has also been recognised for championing e-governance, earning the “Web Ratna Award” for initiatives that enhanced digital delivery and institutional efficiency.

Since assuming the top bureaucratic position in Madhya Pradesh, he has placed emphasis on timely service delivery, tighter administrative discipline, and stronger inter-departmental coordination. His one-year extension, now taking his tenure through August 2026, signals the confidence both the state and Centre place in his steady and results-oriented leadership.

At a time when Madhya Pradesh faces the dual demands of fiscal prudence and administrative strengthening, Anurag Jain’s mix of technical acumen, field experience, and reformist outlook positions him as a reliable and forward-looking steward of the state’s governance.

Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, a 1989-batch IAS officer, assumed charge as Karnataka’s Chief Secretary in July 2024, becoming only the fifth woman to occupy the state’s highest bureaucratic post. Backed by a formidable academic record — gold medals in Psychology, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in rural development — she brings intellectual depth to her administrative work.

Her wide-ranging career has included key assignments across finance, civil aviation, rural development, women and child welfare, and major reform-driven roles at both the state and central levels. As Mission Director of the Sakala programme, she led one of Karnataka’s most celebrated governance reforms, ensuring time-bound delivery of services and earning accolades such as the Google Innovation Award and a National e-Governance Award.

Widely regarded for her clarity, integrity and citizen-first approach, Dr. Rajneesh continues to drive efforts to streamline administration and strengthen transparent, technology-led public service delivery.

Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, currently serves as Jammu & Kashmir’s Chief Secretary, carrying into the role both technical grounding as a civil engineer and decades of administrative experience in the region.

Recognised for his practical, results-driven approach, Dulloo has consistently pushed for on-schedule delivery of major urban programmes, including AMRUT and Swachh Bharat, while emphasising rigorous oversight and coordination across departments. His leadership has also been central to advancing large-scale agricultural and climate-resilience projects, where he has pressed for faster execution and closer integration with financial institutions to benefit farmers.

Dulloo’s steady, consensus-oriented style has stood out in moments of high pressure, particularly during recent elections, where the Election Commission acknowledged the administration’s smooth and efficient conduct under his supervision.

V. Srinivas, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has formally taken charge as the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, returning to the state after a widely noted stint at the Centre. A chemical engineer by training, with B.Tech and M.Tech degrees from Osmania University, Srinivas has served in several key Union government positions, including Secretary of the Departments of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, and Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.

Born in Telangana and deeply shaped by decades of service in Rajasthan, Srinivas has also represented India at the International Monetary Fund and participated in global administrative forums, including the Commonwealth Heads of Public Service and Secretaries to Cabinet. He is a Digital India Award recipient for his leadership in implementing e-Office across the Government of India.

Assuming office as Chief Secretary in November 2025, he also heads Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd. His mandate focuses on strengthening administrative coordination, enhancing transparency, and accelerating policy implementation in line with the state’s ambitious “Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047” vision.

Notably, Srinivas recently achieved a rare international distinction—becoming the first Indian in 100 years to be elected President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, marking a milestone for India’s civil service leadership on the global stage.

Shashi Prakash Goyal, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, took over as the state’s Chief Secretary on July 31, 2025, succeeding Manoj Kumar Singh. His three-decade career began in Etawah as Assistant Magistrate, followed by key district leadership roles in Mathura, Prayagraj and Deoria.

Goyal also brought central administrative experience to the table, having served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education before returning to Lucknow in 2017 to play a pivotal role in the Chief Minister’s Office under Yogi Adityanath.

Widely regarded for his quiet efficiency, strategic clarity and ability to coordinate complex government machinery, he has long been seen as a reliable hand behind major policy execution. As Chief Secretary, Goyal has committed himself to the state’s core governance goals — zero tolerance, corruption-free administration, timely delivery of projects and accelerated economic growth — as he works to guide Uttar Pradesh’s developmental trajectory.

Rajesh Agarwal, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, has taken over as the state’s Chief Secretary from November 2025. His appointment marks a return to Mumbai after an impactful tenure at the Centre, where he most recently served as Secretary in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Agarwal’s career spans key assignments in information technology, finance and administrative reforms, reflecting a rare breadth of expertise across critical governance sectors. Colleagues often describe him as a measured, reform-driven administrator with a knack for simplifying complex systems and pushing institutions toward greater efficiency.

With a one-year tenure ahead, Agarwal is seen as the steady, methodical hand Maharashtra needs—someone capable of ensuring policy continuity, sharpening administrative processes and reinforcing accountability at a time when governance demands both speed and stability.

Laxmi Singh: Noida’s Trailblazing Police Commissioner Redefining Leadership in Uniform

Anuj Gaur — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:20:34 +0000

#Noida — In the male-dominated world of Indian policing, where women officers are still too often viewed through a prism of doubt, Laxmi Singh stands as a formidable counterpoint. Appointed in 2022 as Noida’s first woman Police Commissioner, Singh has fused strategic acumen with unflinching resolve and a rare depth of empathy — dismantling long-held stereotypes about women in the Indian Police Service.

The numbers paint a stark backdrop. According to the Indian Journal of Research (IJR) 2025, India’s 2.4 lakh women in uniform are overwhelmingly concentrated in the lower rungs, with 90% serving as constables. In Uttar Pradesh, women constitute barely 3.81% of the police force, largely in junior roles. Out of 5,047 IPS officers nationwide, only 960 are women — and Uttar Pradesh reflects the same scarcity at the top. Against these odds, Singh’s ascent and performance are both anomaly and inspiration.

A Relentless Campaign Against Organized Crime Since taking charge, Singh has aligned Noida’s policing strategy with Uttar Pradesh’s uncompromising stance on law and order. Her tenure has seen targeted crackdowns on organized crime, leading to high-profile arrests that rattled syndicates and dismantled entrenched criminal networks. By fortifying Noida’s security ecosystem — a city that doubles as a key economic hub — she has balanced swift, decisive action with the restraint of a seasoned strategist.

Laxmi Singh’s intolerance for internal misconduct is as uncompromising as her stance against crime. In August 2024, when a cab driver fell victim to extortion by errant policemen, her response was swift and uncompromising: a sub-inspector was suspended and dismissed, complicit seniors were shunted out, and a clear signal was sent — corruption will not survive under her watch. The ripple effect has been a measurable culture shift, where accountability is enforced, not merely spoken of.

In July 2025, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police under Singh achieved a 100% public complaint resolution rate on the Uttar Pradesh Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) — topping the state’s performance charts. Her approach has gone beyond conventional policing: regular dialogues with religious leaders, open community engagement, and the launch of a suicide prevention helpline have positioned the police not just as enforcers, but as partners in public welfare.

Laxmi Singh has overhauled operational structures across Noida, Greater Noida, and Jewar, streamlining chains of command and accelerating response times, especially in rural stretches. The replacement of obsolete highway patrol vehicles has strengthened coverage, while specialized cybercrime training has prepared her force to counter online fraud and digital scams. By embedding data analytics and predictive policing into daily operations, Singh has positioned Noida’s force as a model of 21st-century readiness. Breaking Barriers, Setting Benchmarks Laxmi Singh’s leadership is a study in precision, resilience, and vision — qualities that challenge the entrenched notion that women cannot thrive in the highest-pressure policing roles. Her work hasn’t merely cracked the glass ceiling; it has dismantled it, piece by piece, replacing it with a framework that proves women officers can lead with authority, foresight, and results.

In a system still reluctant to cede its upper echelons to women, Singh’s tenure stands as both precedent and provocation — a clear reminder that when women lead, they don’t just occupy positions of power; they redefine the very meaning of it.

IAS Anmol Sagar & IFS Kanishka Singh’s love story is an inspiration to young aspirants

Anuj Gaur — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:29:19 +0000

Success Story of IAS Officer Anmol Sagar: Anmol Sagar, hailing from Uttar Pradesh and born in 1995, achieved success in the UPSC Exam at the age of 24. Despite not passing the Prelims exam in his first attempt, he persevered. Currently serving in the Maharashtra cadre, his wife, Kanishka Singh, is also an IFS officer. Anmol Sagar opted for Geography as his optional subject for the UPSC exam.

In the age of social media, love stories involving couples from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) are gaining popularity online, captivating users with their romantic narratives. Among these, one story currently making waves is the love story of IAS officer Anmol Sagar and IFS officer Kanishka Singh.

According to reports, both Anmol and Kanishka successfully cleared the UPSC examination in 2018. Subsequently, they crossed paths at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). During their training, their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship, ultimately culminating in marriage.

For those unfamiliar with their journey, the couple cleared the UPSC exam on their second attempt. Anmol, a graduate of Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, first attempted the exam in 2017 at the age of 22 but was unsuccessful. However, he persevered and succeeded in cracking the exam on his subsequent attempt.

IAS Anmol Sagar Age: IAS Anmol Sagar, appointed in the Maharashtra cadre, was born on June 6, 1995 in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, he is posted as the SDM (Deori, Gondia District) in Deori, Gondia District. His wife, IFS Kanishka Singh, is posted at the embassy of Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan (IFS Kanishka Singh Husband). She holds the position of Second Secretary and Head of Chancery (Famous IAS Couple).

IAS Anmol Sagar UPSC Journey: Anmol Sagar pursued B.A. (Hons) in Geography from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. While in college, he aspired to become an IAS officer and contribute to public service. Graduating in 2016, he attempted the UPSC exam at the age of 22 in 2017, selecting History as his optional subject. However, he faced disappointment as he was unsuccessful in this attempt.

IAS Anmol Sagar Tips: IAS Anmol Sagar is quite active on Quora. He tries to answer users’ queries there. On Instagram, Anmol has nearly 40 thousand followers (IAS Anmol Sagar Instagram). Anmol Sagar advises all candidates that during exam preparation, it is quite challenging. At that time, it is necessary to study with a positive mindset.

IAS Ansar Shaikh, India’s youngest officer cracked UPSC at age of 21

Anuj Gaur — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:04:23 +0000

Ansar Shaikh passed the UPSC exam at a very young age of 21, becoming the youngest IAS officer in the country and making headlines.

If a person is determined to do something, then no one can stop them. Today, we will tell you the story of an officer whose father used to drive an auto. But he had big dreams and cracked the UPSC exam at the young age of just 21, marking his success.

We are talking about Ansar Shaikh, who cleared the UPSC exam at the age of 21. He is also known as the candidate who cracked the UPSC exam at the youngest age. Ansar Shaikh belongs to Maharashtra. His father is an auto rickshaw driver. Ansar’s family was not in a very good financial situation. Despite all this, he focused on his studies and cracked the UPSC exam.

Ansar Shaikh has been quite intelligent from the beginning. He scored well in the 10th and 12th grades. In addition, he completed his graduation from Pune. To prepare for the UPSC exam, he worked for nearly 12 hours every day for three years. In addition, he joined coaching for a year, where a part of the fee was waived considering his financial situation.

At the age of 21, Ansar Shaikh, who secured the 361st rank in the UPSC exam, is the youngest IAS officer in the country. He achieved this feat in his very first attempt. He has also authored a book titled ‘UPSC, Me, and You’.

Ansar Sheikh has devised a special strategy to crack the UPSC, setting aside dedicated time to cover all topics for preparation. He studied for a minimum of 12 to 14 hours a day and cracked the exam.

There was no atmosphere of study in Ansar Shaikh’s house. His sisters got married at a young age. After becoming an IAS, he married Vaiza Ansari. Ansar and his wife are quite active on social media.

Responding to opposition critique, BJP includes Dalit officers like Prem Prakash with Brij Lal, Asim Arun, and Vijay Kumar.

Anuj Gaur — Fri, 24 May 2024 09:27:21 +0000

Prem Prakash, Vijay Kumar, Aseem Arun, and Brijlal were prominent figures during the BSP government. They have all transitioned to the BJP. Controversies arose during their tenure regarding their approach to Dalit issues and advancing the Bahujan Mission.

Despite claims of being political pundits, bureaucrats often excel in gauging political trends. Former Uttar Pradesh Police officer Prem Prakash, who recently joined the BJP, exemplifies this. He’s not the first officer to join the BJP during an election period.
Prior to Prem Prakash, the recently retired former DGP Vijay Kumar had also aligned with the BJP. Asim Arun, the Police Commissioner of Kanpur during the 2022 elections, became a BJP candidate, preceding Brijlal. These individuals were once favored by the Mayawati government and proponents of the Dalit agenda, but are now affiliated with the BJP. Prem Prakash’s entry into the BJP, following his retirement as ADG, comes at a time when the opposition alliance is critiquing the BJP’s stance on constitutional amendments.

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Anuj Gaur — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:32:58 +0000

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Ashish Kalita ACS transferred as Assistant Commissioner- Goalpara-Bureaucratsmag

Anuj Gaur — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 05:07:58 +0000

Bureaucrats Magazine – Breaking News-Ashish Kalita ACS (DR-21), Assistant Commissioner, North Salmara is transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner, Goalpara.

Shri Arun Singhal IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1987), Secretary,….#BureaucratsMag

Anuj Gaur — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:49:52 +0000

Bureaucrats Magazine – Breaking News-Shri Arun Singhal IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1987), Secretary, Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has been appointed as Director General, National Archives of India, Ministry of Culture in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India by temporarily upgrading the post to Secretary level.

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Anuj Gaur — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:19:51 +0000

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