Shashi Prakash Goyal Takes Charge as New Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh

Senior IAS officer Shashi Prakash Goyal, a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has officially assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, succeeding Manoj Kumar Singh, who retired on the same day. The appointment reflects the state government’s focus on administrative continuity and rapid development.

A Veteran Bureaucrat with Rich Experience

Before this appointment, Goyal served as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and handled key portfolios such as Civil Aviation, Estate, and Protocol. He also worked as the Additional Resident Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, gaining extensive experience in both governance and policy implementation.

His predecessor, Manoj Kumar Singh, a 1988-batch IAS officer, had been serving as Chief Secretary since June 30, 2024, and was credited with overseeing several major state initiatives and events.

Vision for Uttar Pradesh: One Trillion Dollar Economy

Upon taking charge, Goyal expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the opportunity and laid out his vision for the state. He emphasized,

• Zero tolerance for corruption
• Industrial development and economic growth
• Strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure
• Timely completion of ongoing development works with top quality standards

Ceremony and Key Officials Present

The ceremonial takeover took place in Lucknow, attended by several senior officers, including,

• Sanjay Prasad, Principal Secretary, Home and Information
• M Devraj, Principal Secretary, Appointment and Personnel
• Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Tourism
• Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning
• Vishakh G, Lucknow District Magistrate

Outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh thanked the administration, media, and staff for their cooperation during his tenure, highlighting the successful execution of several large-scale projects under the Chief Minister’s leadership.