Uttar Pradesh Govt Reshuffles 6 IAS and PCS Officers; Babu Lal Meena Gets Additional Charge of Horticulture & Food Processing
Key administrative changes assign senior IAS officers to critical departments, while PCS officers are repositioned to strengthen district-level governance.
Background
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant reshuffle involving three IAS officers and three PCS officers, aimed at boosting administrative efficiency, ensuring continuity in crucial departments, and accelerating the implementation of development initiatives across the state.
Key Appointments and Additional Charges
Babu Lal Meena Gets Additional Charge of Horticulture & Food Processing
Senior IAS officer Babu Lal Meena, currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, has been given additional charge of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department along with the Silk Department. He has also been appointed as Head of the Food Processing Department, a role previously held by T.K. Shibu.
This move is expected to strengthen agriculture-based economic growth, attract investment in food processing units, and generate rural employment opportunities.
Rajesh Kumar Singh Assigned Backward Classes & Divyang Welfare
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary of Home Guards, has been given additional charge of the Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Divyangjan Empowerment Department, along with his existing role as Director of Divyangjan Empowerment.
This change comes as Subhash Chandra Sharma, who previously held the position, is set to retire on February 28. Singh’s expanded responsibilities are expected to ensure effective monitoring and timely execution of welfare programs.
Rajkamal Yadav Appointed Special Secretary of Horticulture & Food Processing
Rajkamal Yadav, currently Additional Commissioner of Industry and Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation, has been appointed Special Secretary for the Horticulture and Food Processing Department.
His role will focus on improving coordination between agriculture and industry, boosting exports, developing cold storage infrastructure, and promoting agri-based industries.
PCS Officer Transfers
The reshuffle also includes transfers of PCS officers to strengthen district-level administration:
Rajesh Kumar Srivastava: From Additional District Magistrate, Namami Gange & Rural Water Supply, Lalitpur → Additional Commissioner, Gorakhpur Division.
Sanjay Mishra: From Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ambedkarnagar → Additional District Magistrate, Namami Gange & Rural Water Supply, Lalitpur.
Lalit Kumar Mishra: From Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Siddharthnagar → Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Muzaffarnagar.
Implications of the Reshuffle
Officials note that these changes are part of a strategic effort to:
Speed up implementation of developmental projects.
Ensure timely execution of social welfare schemes.
Improve administrative oversight and public service delivery.
By assigning experienced IAS officers to key departments and repositioning PCS officers across districts, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to accelerate socio-economic development with a strong focus on agriculture, food processing, social welfare, and rural infrastructure.
