Senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad (IAS:1995:UP) has been given the additional charge of the Home Department of Uttar Pradesh following the retirement of Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi (IAS:1987:UP) on Wednesday. Currently, Prasad is posted as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and also holding the charge of Information Department.
Avnish Awasthi retired on Wednesday after 35 years of service. Earlier there were speculations that he may get an extension.
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