Lucknow- In a significant administrative shake-up, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 16 IAS officers, triggering a fresh wave of changes across the state bureaucracy. The order, issued on Tuesday, has brought new faces to key posts, with a focus on streamlining governance and accelerating development.
Key Transfers
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Dr. Roshan Jacob, Commissioner of Lucknow Division, has been relieved of her post and appointed as Secretary, Food Safety and Drug Administration.
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Vijay Vishwas Pant, previously Commissioner of Prayagraj, takes charge as the new Commissioner of Lucknow. His tenure is expected to bring renewed emphasis on infrastructure projects and traffic management in the state capital.
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Saumya Agarwal has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Prayagraj, with a mandate to oversee preparations for major upcoming events and to monitor key infrastructure projects.
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Anamika Singh, who was serving as Secretary, Forest and Environment, has been named Commissioner of Bareilly Division.
Changes in Education and Health Departments
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Kanchan Verma has been appointed Commissioner and Secretary, Board of Revenue.
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Monika Rani will now serve as Acting Director General, School Education.
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Aparna U. has been made Secretary, Medical Education, and has also been given additional charge as Director General, Medical Education.
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Kinjal Singh has been named Transport Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh.
Impact
The large-scale reshuffle is being seen as a move to strengthen the administrative machinery and improve efficiency across sectors. With new appointments in critical areas such as food safety, education, transport, and medical education, the government aims to ensure smoother functioning and faster execution of development projects.
Observers note that the changes could have far-reaching implications for governance in key districts, especially Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Bareilly, which are set to witness major developmental initiatives in the coming months.
