Mukesh Meshram
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Mukesh Kumar Meshram | |
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| File:IAS Mukesh Kumar Meshram Official Portrait.jpg IAS Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh. | |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 1995 (as IAS Officer) | |
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| Born | Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Master of Architecture) University of Birmingham (Master of Public Administration) |
| Occupation | Civil Servant (IAS) |
Mukesh Kumar Meshram is a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary for the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[1][2] He was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary in January 2026.[citation needed]
He is notable for his extensive administrative career and his previous leadership roles, particularly in the state's Tourism and Culture departments, where he oversaw major events and policy changes, including multiple Guinness World Record achievements.[3]
Education and career
Meshram holds a Master of Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK.[4]
Prior to his current posting, he served in several senior roles in Uttar Pradesh, including:
- Principal Secretary for the Tourism and Culture Department.
- Divisional Commissioner of Lucknow and Prayagraj.
- District Magistrate/Collector in districts such as Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, and Azamgarh.
- Commissioner of Commercial Tax, and Vice Chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA).
During his tenure in Tourism and Culture, he oversaw the planning of the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations (2021), which included an effort that resulted in a Guinness World Record for the 'largest electronic video display' (5,400 simultaneous screens) that showcased tributes to the martyrs.[5] He also led early planning for the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.[6]
Awards and recognition
- Meshram was honoured with the Chanakya Award for Excellence in Governance by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) in 2024.[7]
Personal life
Meshram established the Indian Blind-Deaf Judo Association to promote Para-judo, and founded the 'Pashu Mitra' (Friends of the Animals) foundation in Lucknow.[8]
References
- ↑ "Mukesh Kumar Meshram Appointed Additional Chief Secretary in Uttar Pradesh Government". Veloxx Media. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "IAS officers promotion order issued 5 including Sanjay Prasad, Mukesh Meshram became ACS". Live Hindustan. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony: Mukesh Meshram, the man amid the festival". The Economic Times. January 20, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Success Story: मां ने मजदूरी कर बेटे को IIT में पढ़ाया, बेटा बिना कोचिंग के क्रैक किया UPSC, जानें कौन हैं IAS मुकेश कुमार मेश्राम". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2025.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "100 years of Chauri Chaura: From textbook to Guinness Book". Times of India. February 5, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ↑ ""For Mahakumbh 2025, the Govt is committed to providing a holistic and sustainable experience," assures Mukesh Kumar Meshram, IAS, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Tourism & Culture, Govt of UP". APAC News Network. December 24, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ↑ "संस्कृति सचिव मुकेश मेश्राम को चाणक्य सम्मान". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). May 17, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2025.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "An IAS Officer for People and Animals". Indian Masterminds. 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
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