https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

IAS Vijay Kiran Anand to Head Invest UP: Takes Over from Suspended IAS Officer Abhishek Prakash

Vijay Kiran Anand, a 2009 batch IAS officer, will also continue to hold the additional charge of Kumbh Mela Officer. This appointment comes after IAS officer Abhishek Prakash, who was serving as the CEO of Invest UP, was suspended on March 20 following allegations of commission-taking.
Indian Masterminds Stories

IAS officer Vijay Kiran Anand, who was in charge of organising the upcoming Maha Kumbh-2025, has been given a significant new responsibility. The state government on Wednesday appointed him as the Secretary of the Industrial Development Department and the CEO of Invest UP.

Vijay Kiran Anand, a 2009 batch IAS officer, will also continue to hold the additional charge of Kumbh Mela Officer. This appointment comes after IAS officer Abhishek Prakash, who was serving as the CEO of Invest UP, was suspended on March 20 following allegations of commission-taking.

Vijay Kiran Anand is considered to be close to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and is known for his positive approach and quick delivery of tasks.

Key Responsibilities for Vijay Kiran Anand:

  • Overseeing Invest UP as its CEO.
  • Serving as the Secretary of the Industrial Development Department.
  • Continuing his responsibilities as the Kumbh Mela Officer for the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025.
  • Being responsible for ground-breaking ceremonies to realise investment proposals worth approximately ₹30 lakh crore.
  • Facing the challenge of organising another Global Investors Summit to achieve the investment target of ₹110 lakh crore.
  • Potentially investigating past irregularities within Invest UP.

Background on Abhishek Prakash’s Suspension:

Abhishek Prakash was suspended following accusations of demanding a commission in exchange for clearing a solar project file.

Vijay Kiran Anand’s Track Record:

Vijay Kiran Anand is credited with the successful organisation of the Prayagraj Kumbh in 2019 and the ongoing preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025. He was appointed as the Mela Officer two years prior to the Kumbh. Despite a stampede incident on the night of January 28/29, the 45-day Kumbh Mela was successfully conducted, with over 660 million devotees participating.

Notably, the post of Director General of Basic School Education was initially created for Vijay Kiran Anand. In 2019, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised his work style, and he was subsequently appointed as the Director General of School Education.

Before the 2022 assembly elections, CM Yogi appointed Vijay Kiran Anand as the District Magistrate of his home district, Gorakhpur. The government also stood by Vijay Kiran during a controversy related to reservation in the recruitment of 69,000 assistant teachers.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Karnataka Govt Restructures Bengaluru Civic Setup; IAS, KAS Officers Assigned to GBA & 5 New Corporations
MP CM Mohan Yadav Morena Industry
Chambal Ravines to Renewable Revolution: CM Yadav Lays Foundation for ₹12,500 Cr Industrial Boost in Morena
shahdol-village Footballers MP
Shahdol Footballers to Train in Germany; PM Modi Highlights Madhya Pradesh’s Sporting Revolution
NeGD
Digital India Milestone: NeGD Enables Nationwide Integration of 1,938 e-Services via DigiLocker & e-District Platforms
Tamil Nadu Police: Senior IPS Officer G Venkatraman
IPS G. Venkataraman Appointed Acting DGP of Tamil Nadu Amid Deviation from SC Guidelines, Following Shankar Jiwal’s Retirement
MP News
MP: CM Yadav Unveils Rs. 10 Crore Development Blueprint for Chhatarpur; Stadiums, Medical College Boost, and Major Infra Push Announced
Yogi Government
UP to Introduce India’s First 'Ease of Doing Business Bill 2025', Yogi Government To Decriminalize 99% Industrial Laws
Madhya-Pradesh-State-IAS
Major IAS Transfers Expected in Madhya Pradesh After Chief Secy Anurag Jain's Extension, Ujjain & Indore Expecting Bureaucratic Overhaul
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
Dr
Resisted Flawed Schemes, Transferred Thrice In Three Months, Found Solace In Writing
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-12 at 7.27
First Attempt IRS, Fourth Attempt IPS: The Relentless Pursuit of Jitendra Kumar Yadav Who Cracked UPSC 3 Times
IPS Yadav is originally from Chhattisgarh. He was first selected for the IRS through UPSC and later for...
Social Media
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
Mohanmala
Kaziranga Mourns: Beloved Elephant Mohanmala Passes Away After Five Decades of Service
Kaziranga National Park mourns the loss of Mohanmala, a beloved elephant who served over 50 years as...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Karnataka Govt Restructures Bengaluru Civic Setup; IAS, KAS Officers Assigned to GBA & 5 New Corporations
MP CM Mohan Yadav Morena Industry
Chambal Ravines to Renewable Revolution: CM Yadav Lays Foundation for ₹12,500 Cr Industrial Boost in Morena
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Dr
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT