Bureaucracy: Major administrative reshuffle in UP; Rampur and several districts get new DMs

New District Magistrates have been appointed in Rampur, Shravasti, Lalitpur, Balrampur, Kaushambi, Chitrakoot, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Sitapur, and Hathras.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal
Updated : 28 October 2025, 7:12 PM IST
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 46 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle, including the transfer of District Magistrates of several districts.

New District Magistrates have been appointed in Rampur, Shravasti, Lalitpur, Balrampur, Kaushambi, Chitrakoot, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Sitapur, and Hathras.

Rampur: Joginder Singh becomes the new DM

Joginder Singh has been appointed District Magistrate of Rampur district. He previously served as Special Secretary, Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department. Joginder Singh is known for his administrative efficiency and tough image. He has worked in several sensitive districts.

Shravasti: Ajay Kumar Dwivedi appointed DM

Ajay Kumar Dwivedi has been appointed District Magistrate of Shravasti. He was previously the District Magistrate of Rampur. Dwivedi is known for his excellent implementation of rural development schemes. The government has expressed confidence in him by entrusting him with this important responsibility.

Lalitpur: Amandeep Duli takes charge

Amandeep Duli has become the new District Magistrate of Lalitpur. He previously served as Additional Commissioner, MNREGA. His primary focus will be on development and water management in a backward district like Lalitpur.

Pawan Agarwal to take charge of Balrampur

Pawan Agarwal has been appointed District Magistrate of Balrampur. He was previously posted as Special Secretary, Home Department. The government has expressed confidence in him by entrusting him with the charge of the border district.

Madhusudan Hulgi takes charge of Kaushambi

Madhusudan Hulgi has been given charge of Kaushambi district. He was previously posted as Special Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office. He is known for his administrative experience and skillful decisions on sensitive matters.

Shivsharanappa G.N. appointed as Chitrakoot

The new District Magistrate of Chitrakoot will be Shivsharanappa G.N. He previously served as Special Secretary in the Youth Welfare and Sports Department. The government has given him the responsibility of accelerating development work in Chitrakoot.

Siddharthanagar: Rajaganapathi R. appointed

Rajanapathi R. has been appointed as the new District Magistrate of Siddharthnagar. He previously served at the Special Secretary level. He is expected to better coordinate law and order and development projects in the border district.

Basti: Ravish Gupta appointed District Magistrate

Ravish Gupta has been appointed as the District Magistrate of Basti. He was previously posted as Special Secretary in the State Tax Department. He is known for his administrative rigor and active role in public relations.

Sitapur: Abhishek Anand takes charge

Abhishek Anand will be the new District Magistrate of Sitapur district. He previously served as Special Secretary in the Excise Department. His priority will be law and order and the efficient implementation of development schemes.

Hathras: Rahul Pandey takes charge

Rahul Pandey has been appointed District Magistrate of Hathras. He previously served as Special Secretary in the State Tax Department. Rahul Pandey is known for his strong hold on field administration.

 

Location : 
  • Uttar Pradesh

Published : 
  • 28 October 2025, 7:12 PM IST