Uttar Pradesh Bureaucratic Reshuffle: In a sweeping administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred and reassigned several senior IAS officers, marking one of the most significant bureaucratic exercises of the year. The move has altered power equations within the state’s top governance machinery, strengthening some officers while reshaping the roles of others.
SP Goyal Retains Top Role but Loses Key Departments
Chief Secretary SP Goyal continues to be the administrative head of Uttar Pradesh, but his influence has seen a strategic trimming. While he retains his position as Chief Secretary and holds charge of Finance, Planning, and Personnel, he has been relieved of key departments such as Industrial Development, UPSIDC, and UPEIDA. This change has sparked debates within bureaucratic circles about the evolving balance of power in Lucknow.
Deepak Kumar Emerges as the New Power Center
The biggest winner in this reshuffle is undoubtedly Deepak Kumar, who now holds sway over some of the most powerful portfolios in the state. He retains his role as Agriculture Production Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Finance, and has also been given the additional responsibility of Industrial Development, UPSIDC, and UPEIDA. With this move, Kumar has become one of the most influential bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh.
Sanjay Prasad Strengthens His Position
Defying recent rumors, Sanjay Prasad has emerged stronger in this reshuffle. He continues with key roles in Protocol, Information, Vigilance, and State Property, while also retaining charge of Civil Aviation. His position reflects both stability and trust from the government.
Health, Education, and Tourism See Major Changes
The Health and Family Welfare Department now comes under Amit Kumar Ghosh, who moves from Rural Development and Secretariat Administration. This is a crucial shift ahead of the festive season, with healthcare seen as a top priority by the government.
Meanwhile, Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma has been shifted from Health to the Basic and Secondary Education Department, a change that puts him in charge of the state’s education reforms.
On the other hand, Amrit Abhijat, who was earlier considered for heavyweight portfolios, has been moved to Tourism, Culture, and Religious Affairs, a decision that surprised many insiders. He replaces Mukesh Kumar Meshram, who now heads Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development.
Other Key Appointments
- Ajay Chauhan continues as Principal Secretary PWD, while also getting additional charge of UPSA CEO.
- P. Guru Prasad has scored big, taking charge of Revenue, Housing, and now Urban Development, placing him in a crucial position in policy execution.
- Ranvir Prasad retains Food & Civil Supplies, while also receiving additional charge of the Revenue Department.
- Anamika Singh, Secretary of Environment & Climate Change, has been made Commissioner of Bareilly Division.
- SPS Chaudhary, the outgoing Bareilly Commissioner, has been moved to Food & Civil Supplies.
What This Means for Uttar Pradesh
This reshuffle is being seen as the government’s attempt to fine-tune its administrative machinery ahead of upcoming political and developmental challenges. By placing trusted officers in strategic departments like Finance, Health, Urban Development, and Education, the Yogi Adityanath government appears focused on strengthening governance and accelerating policy delivery.
Political observers say the reshuffle not only balances bureaucratic equations but also sets the stage for a more streamlined decision-making process in the state’s top corridors of power.
Key Highlights:
- SP Goyal continues as Chief Secretary but loses Industrial Development and UPSIDC.
- Deepak Kumar gains the biggest boost with APC, Finance, Industrial Development, UPSIDC, and UPEIDA.
- Amit Kumar Ghosh takes charge of Health & Medical Education.
- Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma moved to Basic & Secondary Education.
- Amrit Abhijat shifted to Tourism; Mukesh Meshram to Animal Husbandry.
- P. Guru Prasad becomes a major power player with Revenue, Housing, and Urban Development.
Transfer List of Senior IAS Officers – Uttar Pradesh
| S. No. | Officer | Previous Position(s) | New Posting / Additional Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP Goyal | Chief Secretary, Industrial Development, Chairman UPSIDC, CEO UPEIDA, Additional CS Finance & Planning, etc. | Relieved from Industrial Development, UPSIDC & UPEIDA; continues as Chief Secretary, UP Govt. |
| 2 | Deepak Kumar | APC, Additional CS Finance, Secondary Education, UP Govt. | Given additional charge of Industrial Development, UPSIDC, UPEIDA. Emerges stronger. |
| 3 | Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma | Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Medical Education | Moved to Principal Secretary, Basic & Secondary Education. |
| 4 | Amit Kumar Ghosh | Principal Secretary, Secretariat Administration, Rural Development | Shifted to Principal Secretary, Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare. |
| 5 | Mukesh Kumar Meshram | Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Religious Affairs | Sent to Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development. |
| 6 | Amrit Abhijat | Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Nagar Rojgar, Poverty Alleviation | Moved to Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Religious Affairs. |
| 7 | Sanjay Prasad | Principal Secretary, Protocol, Information, Vigilance, State Property, Civil Aviation | Retains all charges including Civil Aviation. |
| 8 | Ajay Chauhan | Principal Secretary, PWD | Continues as Principal Secretary, PWD. Additional charge of UPSA CEO. |
| 9 | Alok Kumar (IAS batch 2003) | Principal Secretary, Planning, General Administration, Language, Hindi Sansthan, Noida CEO | Continues with Planning, Language & Hindi Sansthan. Relieved from Noida CEO post. |
| 10 | P. Guru Prasad | Principal Secretary, Revenue & Housing | Also gets charge of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation. |
| 11 | Manish Chauhan | Principal Secretary, Sports & Youth Welfare | Additional charge of Secretariat Administration, Language, Hindi Sansthan. |
| 12 | Ranvir Prasad | Principal Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs | Also gets charge of Revenue Department. |
| 13 | Anamika Singh | Secretary, Environment & Climate Change | Appointed as Commissioner, Bareilly Division. |
| 14 | SPS Chauhari | Commissioner, Bareilly | Shifted to Food & Civil Supplies, Uttar Pradesh. |