The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched another round of transfers following a series of administrative reshuffles. This latest transfer express has seen a total of 29 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers reassigned, with significant changes among the district magistrates (DMs) across various districts. Notably, 13 district magistrates have been replaced, impacting crucial administrative operations in regions including Kushinagar, Muzaffarnagar, Azamgarh, and other districts.
Key Transfers in the Latest Reshuffle
The state government has released an official list detailing the officers affected by this transfer. The DMs of the following districts have been specifically mentioned:
- Kushinagar
- Muzaffarnagar
- Azamgarh
- Fatehpur
- Prayagraj
- Agra
- Shahjahanpur
- Jaunpur
- Shamli
- Hamirpur
- Hathras
- Amroha
- Mainpuri
Assignments and New Roles
In this reshuffle, Principal Secretary of Agriculture, Ravindra, has been appointed to take on additional responsibilities as the Director of the State Agricultural Production Market Council. Meanwhile, Bhanu Chandra Goswami, the former District Magistrate of Agra, is now tasked with the duties of Relief Commissioner, Consolidation Commissioner, and Special Secretary for Revenue.
List of Notable Officer Transfers
| Former Position | Current Position |
|---|---|
| DM of Mainpuri | Director General of Technical Education |
| DM of Azamgarh | DM of Kushinagar |
| DM of Kushinagar | DM of Muzaffarnagar |
| DM of Prayagraj | DM of Azamgarh |
| DM of Shamli | DM of Fatehpur |
| DM of Jaunpur | DM of Prayagraj |
| DM of Fatehpur | Special Secretary of Sugar Industry and Sugarcane Development |
| Former DM of Shahjahanpur | Special Secretary of the Geology and Mining Department |
| DM of Shamli | Arvind Kumar Chauhan |
| DM of Hamirpur | Ghanshyam Meena |
| DM of Hathras | Rahul Pandey |
| DM of Amroha | Nidhi Gupta Vats |
| DM of Mainpuri | Anjani Kumar Singh |
Background of Previous Transfers
This is not the first instance of significant officer transfers in the state. Earlier in July 2023, several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers were also reassigned. Key changes included Rajesh Kumar Singh being made the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar and Shyam Narayan Singh appointed as Superintendent of Police in Etah, among others.
The continuous reshuffling of administrative and police personnel highlights the Yogi government’s efforts to optimize governance and ensure efficient administration in Uttar Pradesh.
