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Collectors Dominate UP IGRS Rankings: IAS Ajay Dwivedi’s Rampur Tops State, Pilibhit Second; Shravasti and Amethi Share Third Spot

IAS Officers Shine in UP IGRS Rankings; Rampur, Pilibhit, Shravasti and Amethi Lead. Rampur Ranked No. 1 Under DM Ajay Dwivedi
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Lucknow: District Magistrates led the top-performing districts inUttar Pradesh’s Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) rankings for April 2026, highlighting the crucial role of field administration in delivering responsive governance under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

According to the latest IGRS report, Rampur secured the first position in the state with 138 points, followed by Pilibhit in second place. Shravasti and Amethi jointly claimed the third position after obtaining identical scores.

The achievement has drawn attention to the district collectors leading these administrations, with collectors occupying all top three ranks in the statewide performance index.

Rampur Tops Uttar Pradesh in IGRS Rankings

Ajay Dwivedi, a 2015-batch IAS officer, led Rampur to the number one position with an impressive score of 138 points.

Rampur’s top ranking reflects strong monitoring of grievance redressal, public hearings, welfare schemes and revenue administration.

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Pilibhit Secures Second Place

Gyanendra Singh, a 2014-batch IAS officer, guided Pilibhit to the second position in the state.

The district’s consistent administrative performance earned it a place among the best-governed districts under the IGRS evaluation.

Shravasti and Amethi Share Third Spot

Annapurna Garg, a 2016-batch IAS officer, led Shravasti to a joint third-place finish.

Sanjay Chauhan, a 2014-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre officer, steered Amethi to the same rank with an equal score.

What Is the IGRS System?

The Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) is a flagship governance platform of the Uttar Pradesh government that tracks:

  • Public complaints and grievance redressal
  • Jan Sunwai (public hearings)
  • Implementation of welfare schemes
  • Revenue and land-related matters
  • Administrative accountability

The system plays a central role in translating Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of transparent and responsive governance into measurable district-level outcomes.

Nine Years of Governance Under Yogi Adityanath

Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in infrastructure development and social welfare. The state government has emphasized:

  • Efficient delivery of public services
  • Strong district-level monitoring
  • Timely grievance disposal
  • Inclusive development across all sections of society

The IGRS rankings serve as a performance benchmark, encouraging districts to maintain high administrative standards.

Top Performing District Magistrates in UP IGRS April 2026

  • Rampur ranked 1st in UP IGRS April 2026 under DM Ajay Dwivedi (IAS 2015)
  • Pilibhit secured 2nd rank under DM Gyanendra Singh (IAS 2014)
  • Shravasti jointly ranked 3rd under DM Annapurna Garg (IAS 2016)
  • Amethi jointly ranked 3rd under DM Sanjay Chauhan (IAS 2014)

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