Lucknow: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre in Uttar Pradesh, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued promotion orders for 20 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers to the rank of IPS.
The decision comes following the formal approval of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) held earlier this year. These promotions are seen as recognition of the officers’ dedicated service and performance over the years within the Uttar Pradesh Police.
List of PPS Officers Promoted to IPS
The following officers have been elevated to the IPS rank:
- Anil Kumar
- Sanjay Kumar
- Brajesh Kumar Gautam
- Anand Kumar
- Mamta Rani Choudhary
- Ashok Kumar
- Shailendra Kumar Singh
- Anil Kumar Jha
- Atul Kumar Shrivastava
- Om Prakash Singh
- Azizul Haque
- Narendra Pratap Singh
- Dr. Praveen Ranjan Singh
- Vinay Kumar Singh
- Sanjeev Kumar Bajpai
- Niharika Sharma
- Triguna Bisen
- Sarvesh Kumar Mishra
- Sanjay Rai
- Om Prakash Singh
This batch includes a mix of seasoned field officers and administrators, including several who have served in challenging assignments across the state. Their induction into IPS is expected to enhance the leadership pool in the Uttar Pradesh Police force.
Strengthening the IPS Cadre
The promotion of these officers comes at a crucial time, with a rising demand for experienced officers at senior ranks in India’s largest state by population. The inclusion of PPS officers into IPS also promotes a blend of local expertise and administrative depth in police leadership.
With this move, the MHA continues its effort to address cadre vacancies and strengthen law enforcement leadership across the states.
