Five Senior Officers in Uttar Pradesh Receive Promotions
The Uttar Pradesh government has elevated five senior officers from the 1995 batch to the post of additional chief secretary. This promotion comes under pay matrix 17 of the 7th Pay Commission. All five officers were previously serving at the level of principal secretary.
List of Promoted Officers
The officers who received this promotion include:
- Ashish Kumar Goel, who currently holds the position of chairperson at UPPCL.
- Sanjay Prasad, serving as principal secretary for information and the Chief Minister's office.
- Amrit Abhijat, principal secretary for tourism and culture.
- R Ramesh Kumar, a member of the Board of Revenue.
- Mukesh Kumar Meshram, principal secretary for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries.
These promotions reflect the state government's recognition of their long service and contributions. The move aligns with the 7th Pay Commission's guidelines for senior bureaucratic positions.
Officers on Central Deputation Also Promoted
In addition to these five, three other officers from the same 1995 batch have also been promoted under the 7th Pay Commission. These officers are currently on central deputation, meaning they serve in roles at the national level rather than within Uttar Pradesh.
The officers on central deputation include:
- Bhuvnesh Kumar, who works as additional secretary for IT and Electronics.
- Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan, serving as Registrar General and Census Commissioner.
- Santosh Kumar Yadav, chairperson of the National Highway Authority of India.
This batch-wide promotion highlights the career progression of experienced bureaucrats across both state and central roles. The promotions are part of routine administrative updates that ensure officers receive appropriate ranks and pay scales as per their tenure and performance.
The 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix 17 is a specific salary structure for top-level government officials. It ensures competitive compensation for senior roles in the bureaucracy. Such promotions often involve careful consideration of an officer's service record and current responsibilities.
