Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle Under Yogi Adityanath Administration Brings Key Changes in Agra, Mathura, Mau, and YEIDA
In a significant move aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating developmental initiatives, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the transfer of six senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect. The latest reshuffle, which covers crucial positions at the Divisional Commissioner and Chief Development Officer (CDO) levels, as well as senior departmental responsibilities, is intended to enhance administrative efficiency, improve inter-departmental coordination, and ensure timely execution of projects across the state.
According to official directives, all officers concerned have been instructed to promptly assume charge of their newly assigned postings without delay.
Nagendra Pratap Appointed Divisional Commissioner, Agra
Nagendra Pratap, who previously served as the Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), has now been appointed as the Divisional Commissioner of Agra. His elevation to this pivotal role is regarded as a strategic administrative decision, given Agra’s prominence as a global tourism destination and a rapidly developing urban hub.
Manish Meena Becomes Additional CEO, YEIDA
Manish Meena, earlier posted as the Chief Development Officer of Mathura, has been designated as the new Additional Chief Executive Officer of YEIDA. The authority plays a vital role in overseeing infrastructure expansion and industrial development along the Yamuna Expressway corridor, making his appointment crucial for sustaining momentum in regional growth.
Prashant Nagar Assigned Additional Responsibilities in Firozabad
Prashant Nagar, currently serving as Chief Development Officer in Mau, has been entrusted with additional responsibilities. He will now also hold the positions of:
Municipal Commissioner, Firozabad
Vice Chairman, Firozabad–Shikohabad Development Authority
This expanded mandate is expected to strengthen urban governance and streamline development planning in the Firozabad region.
Vivek Kumar Srivastava Appointed Chief Development Officer, Mau
Vivek Kumar Srivastava, who was serving as Deputy Secretary in the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, has been transferred to Mau as its new Chief Development Officer. His appointment fills the vacancy created by Prashant Nagar’s expanded charge and is anticipated to reinforce developmental administration in the district.
Dr. Pooja Gupta Named Chief Development Officer, Mathura
Dr. Pooja Gupta, presently posted as Joint Magistrate in Ghaziabad, has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer of Mathura. Her posting is expected to bolster planning and execution of development schemes in the district, which holds immense cultural, religious, and tourism significance.
Ranveer Prasad Given Additional Charge as Food Commissioner
Ranveer Prasad, Principal Secretary of the Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, has been assigned additional charge as Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies, Uttar Pradesh. This dual responsibility underscores the government’s focus on ensuring efficiency in food distribution and consumer affairs across the state.
Purpose of the Administrative Reshuffle
Officials have clarified that the transfers are part of the government’s broader strategy to:
Strengthen administrative efficiency across districts and development authorities
Improve coordination among various departments
Expedite the implementation of welfare and development schemes
The Uttar Pradesh government frequently undertakes such reshuffles to maintain effective governance and ensure that projects are executed in a timely and coordinated manner.
