Lucknow, 03 July 2024: Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, IAS (UP: 1988) has taken charge as New Chief Secretary of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. He belongs to trusted man of Shri Yogi Adityanath Chief Minister, UP. He has replaced Daya Shankar Mishra (IAS) in the post, whose tenure came to an end this year.
While making the announcement, a government spokesperson said, “When Shri Yogi Adityanath, became chief minister in 2017, he identified a group of bureaucrats who not only possessed experience and efficiency but also demonstrated integrity, tenacity, and a strong work ethic.” He added that Manoj Kumar Singh is a vital member of ‘Team Yogi’, and has assumed the chief secretary role after a rigorous selection process.