Krishna Kumar IAS appointed Secretary – Irrigation and Water Resources Dept, UP
Shri Krishna Kumar IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2010) presently Special Secretary- Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Uttar Pradesh, is promoted, transferred and appointed as Secretary – Irrigation and Water Resources Department, CEO – Prime Minister Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and, Project Administrator – Greater Sharda Assistant Command Area Development Authority, Uttar Pradesh.
The post of Secretary – Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Uttar Pradesh is a key policy-making and administrative position within the state government, entrusted with the planning, execution, and regulation of irrigation and water management initiatives. The Secretary oversees major and medium irrigation projects, flood control measures, canal systems, groundwater regulation, and inter-departmental coordination related to water resources.
Given Uttar Pradesh’s extensive agrarian economy and dependence on river systems, the role carries significant responsibility in ensuring equitable water distribution, sustainable usage, and resilience against floods and droughts. The Secretary also plays a critical role in policy formulation, budget allocation, monitoring project timelines, and ensuring compliance with environmental and statutory norms.
With growing challenges such as climate variability, urban water demand, and irrigation modernisation, the importance of this post has increased substantially. Appointments and administrative developments related to this position are closely followed in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News, reflecting the evolving priorities of governance and resource management.
As consistently highlighted by indianbureaucracy.com, the Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Uttar Pradesh, remains central to strengthening water security, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development within the framework .
Indian Bureaucracy UP News Network wishes Shri Krishna Kumar the very best.