Lucknow: In a fresh round of administrative reshuffles, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has transferred and appointed three Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to new positions.
2017 batch IAS officer Shashank Chaudhary has been appointed as the new Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Invest UP.
This appointment comes as Prathmesh Kumar, 2016 batch IAS officer and the Vice Chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), has been relieved of the additional charge of the role, which he had been holding until now. Mr Kumar assumed this role following the suspension of the previous CEO, Mr Abhishek Prakash, in March 2025 due to allegations of corruption.
In other key changes, 2018 batch IAS officer Jag Pravesh, the current Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Bareilly, has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of Mathura.
To fill the vacancy left in Bareilly, 2011 batch IAS officer Devyani, who was serving as the Joint Magistrate in Jhansi, has now been named the new Chief Development Officer of Bareilly.
These transfers are part of the state’s ongoing efforts to streamline administration and enhance governance across key departments.
About Invest UP
Invest UP is the official investment promotion and facilitation agency of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Established to transform the state into a leading investment destination, Invest UP serves as a one-stop platform for investors, offering comprehensive support throughout the investment lifecycle – from initial intent to project implementation.
As State’s Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, Invest UP aims at attracting investment in the state through proactive contribution in policy formulation for rapid development of industries and infrastructure, in the State.
