Mukesh Meshram
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Mukesh Kumar Meshram | |
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 IAS Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fishery Development (2025). | |
| Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fishery Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 1995 (as IAS Officer) | |
| Personal details | |
| 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 Principal Secretary for the Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fishery Development Department in the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[1][2] 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
[edit]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
[edit]- Meshram was honoured with the Chanakya Award for Excellence in Governance by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) in 2024.[7]
Personal life
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "UP IAS reshuffle: Health, tourism principal secretaries shunted as ministers have their way". The Print. January 29, 2025. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "IAS Posting Detail". Niyuktionline (UPSDC). 2025. Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "An IAS Officer for People and Animals". Indian Masterminds. 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2025.