| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| New Chief Secretary of UP | Shashi Prakash Goyal appointed as Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Manoj Kumar Singh. Tenure until January 2027. |
| Chief Secretary's Role | - Highest-ranking civil servant in the state. - Oversees state Secretariat, coordinates government functions. - Appointed by Chief Minister (in Governor's name) from senior IAS officers. |
| Historical Background | Office originated in 1799 under Lord Wellesley. Standardized in 1973 to equate with Secretary to GoI. |
| Key Responsibilities | - Advisor to CM on administration & policy. - Secretary to Cabinet: Prepares agenda, records decisions. - Head of Civil Service: Manages appointments, transfers. - Chief Coordinator: Resolves inter-departmental disputes. - Crisis Administrator: Leads relief during floods, droughts, etc. |
| Additional Appointment | Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi (ex-Director, IIT Roorkee) appointed as Vice Chancellor of BHU for 3 years. |
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