Singh, believed to be a part of Yogi’s inner circle, is set to retire on July 31, 2025. He also holds the charge of UP Infrastructural and Industrial Development Commissions and Agriculture Production Commission. Singh has the credit of having served as the nodal officer of 2019 Kumbh Mela. His appointment seems to suggest that Yogi has consolidated his position, especially in the wake of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in 2025 followed by the UP assembly elections in 2027.While making the announcement, a government spokesperson said Singh, from Ranchi, was picked up from a panel of officers identified by Yogi Adityanath. Singh also served as Additional Chief Secretary.Speculations were rife that Mishra could get another extension after his meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on June 17. Mishra’s meeting with Shah assumed significance as the Yogi government had given clearance to two IAS officers—SP Goyal and Devesh Chaturvedi—for Central deputation. The two officers of 1989-batch are expected to be appointed as secretary in the upcoming bureaucratic reshuffle at the Centre.
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