Mukesh Meshram

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. He was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary in January 2026.

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.

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.

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. He also led early planning for the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.

Awards and recognition Meshram was honoured with the Chanakya Award for Excellence in Governance by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) in 2024.

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.