Lucknow: In a significant late-night administrative overhaul, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath transferred 40 IAS officers, triggering widespread changes across district administrations. The reshuffle includes the replacement of several District Magistrates (DMs/Collectors), along with changes at the level of Chief Development Officers (CDOs), Joint Magistrates, and key departmental positions.
The move is seen as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to streamline governance and bring administrative efficiency at the district and departmental levels.
Key Highlights of the Reshuffle
- 40 IAS officers transferred in a late-night order
- Multiple District Magistrates replaced across districts
- Several Joint Magistrates elevated to Chief Development Officers (CDOs)
- Key postings made in energy, tourism, education, and welfare departments
Notably, Anjani Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri, while senior IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal has been elevated as Divisional Commissioner of Devipatan Division.
Major District Magistrate (DM) Transfers
A large number of district-level administrative heads have been reshuffled:
- Gaurang Rathi – DM Unnao → DM Jhansi
- Indrajeet Singh – Special Secretary (Energy) → DM Sultanpur
- Kumar Harsh – DM Sultanpur → DM Bulandshahr
- Annapurna Garg – Special Secretary (Personnel) → DM Shravasti
- Alok Yadav – VC Jhansi Development Authority → DM Shamli
- Arvind Kumar Chauhan – DM Shamli → DM Saharanpur
- Nitin Goyal – VC Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority → DM Amroha
- Abhishek Goyal – Special Secretary (Food & Civil Supplies) → DM Hamirpur
- Sarneet Kaur Broca – Director, Child Development → DM Raebareli
- Nidhi Gupta Vats – DM Amroha → DM Fatehpur
- Ghanshyam Meena – DM Hamirpur → DM Unnao
- Anjani Kumar Singh – DM Mainpuri → DM Lakhimpur Kheri
- Dr. Indramani Tripathi – DM Auraiya → DM Mainpuri
- Brijesh Kumar – Special Secretary, CM Office → DM Auraiya
- Manish Bansal – DM Saharanpur → DM Agra
- Arvind Malappa Banari – DM Agra → Special Secretary, CM Office
Senior-Level Appointments and Departmental Changes
Several senior IAS officers have been reassigned to key departments:
- Durga Shakti Nagpal – DM Lakhimpur Kheri → Divisional Commissioner, Devipatan Division
- Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil – Divisional Commissioner Devipatan → Principal Secretary (Sugar, Cane, MSME & Export Promotion)
- Ravindra Singh – DM Fatehpur → Special Secretary (Energy), Director UPNEDA
- Mukul Chaudhary – DM Jhansi → Director, Tourism
- Abhishek Kumar Pandey – DM Shravasti → Director, Social Welfare
- Harshita Mahesh – DM Raebareli → Director, Child Development & Nutrition
Other key movements include:
- Kinjal Singh – Transport Commissioner → Secretary, Secondary Education
- Ashutosh Niranjan (IDAS Probationer) → Transport Commissioner
- Anita Verma Singh → Special Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies; Registrar, Board of Technical Education
Chief Development Officers (CDOs) and Administrative Promotions
A notable feature of this reshuffle is the elevation and reassignment of several Joint Magistrates as Chief Development Officers:
- Shruti Sharma – JM Deoria → CDO Hapur
- Gamini Singla – JM Sultanpur → CDO Badaun
- Sunil Kumar Dhanvanta – JM Azamgarh → CDO Bahraich
- Pooja Sahu – JM Chitrakoot → CDO Amethi
- Rameshwar Sudhakar Sabnavis – JM Ghazipur → CDO Jhansi
Additional changes include:
- Sachin Kumar Singh – CDO Amethi → Additional Director, Agriculture Marketing Board
- Basant Agrawal – ADM Hathras → Director, ESI Medical Services
- Junaid Ahmad – CDO Jhansi → Additional Labour Commissioner, Kanpur Nagar
- Himanshu Gautam – CDO Hapur → VC Jhansi Development Authority
- Mukesh Chandra – CDO Bahraich → VC Hapur-Pilkhuwa Development Authority
- Keshav Kumar – CDO Badaun → Registrar, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia University
Power Sector and Institutional Appointments
- Nitish Kumar – MD Dakshinanchal Vidyut → MD, UP Power Corporation Ltd.
- Shruti (DM Bulandshahr) → MD Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, Agra
Administrative Strategy Behind the Reshuffle
The large-scale transfers reflect a routine but strategic bureaucratic exercise aimed at:
- Ensuring fresh leadership in districts
- Strengthening development administration through CDO appointments
- Aligning officers with key sectors like energy, tourism, and welfare
- Facilitating promotions and career progression of officers
While no major policy shift has been indicated, such reshuffles are a regular feature in Uttar Pradesh’s administrative framework to maintain governance efficiency and accountability.
Focus on District Governance and Development
The reshuffle underscores the government’s emphasis on district-level governance, where District Magistrates and Chief Development Officers play a crucial role in implementing policies and development schemes.
By rotating officers across districts and departments, the government aims to bring new perspectives and improve administrative outcomes.
