Surendra Singh, a 2005-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Secretary to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
Singh returned to his home cadre on October 6 after completing a three-year deputation where he served as Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
He had been special secretary to chief minister before heading for deputation.
Singh is considered as result oriented upright officer. He has also held crucial responsibilities in the state, including serving as the Commissioner of Meerut and the CEO of Greater Noida.
His immediate appointment upon returning from central deputation highlights the significance of his new role.

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