GP Upadhyaya
IAS
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with 37 years of distinguished service across various capacities within the sphere of the government. Proven track record of leadership in administrative roles such as Sub Divisional Magistrate, District Development Officer, District Collector, Director of State Institute of Rural Development, and more. Expertise in public policy, strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for ethical judgment, effective decision-making, and fostering strong relationships with governmental and non-governmental entities. Committed to driving socio-economic development, enhancing public service delivery, and implementing innovative solutions to complex administrative challenges.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cabinet Secretary
Govt. Of Sikkim
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared and put up Cabinet agendas for approval.
- Handled various sensitive assignments for both the Government of Sikkim and the Government of India.
Principal Secretary & Addl. Chief Secretary, HRDD
Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2014 - 03.2022
- Established the Teacher Recruitment Board (TRB) for faster recruitment of teachers.
- Carried out long-pending promotions of School Heads.
- Revamped the Education Cadre and constructed many new school buildings.
- Introduced many Ed-Tech initiatives and increased the intake for Government B.Ed College from 100 to 150 annually.
Principal Secretary, Social Justice
Women & Child Development, Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Initiated various women empowerment schemes.
- Established the Tribal Research Institute, hostels for Lepcha students, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
- Provided scholarships for deserving tribal and OBC students.
Secretary General
Federation Of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Initiated participation in many new trade fairs, including Canton Fair.
- Organized the first-ever India Show of the Ministry of Commerce in Dubai.
- Traveled globally for various trade meetings and discussions.
Secretary of Transport & Tourism Departments
Government Of Sikkim
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Introduced luxury taxis, inter-state agreements, and revamped tourism infrastructure.
- Opened Nathu-La border for tourists and streamlined helicopter services.
- Revamped the fleets of transport buses and tankers.
Resident Commissioner
Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2001 - 03.2005
- Held meetings of Sikkim Government headed by Chief Minister with senior dignigtaries including Prime Minister, Ministers, erstwhile Planning Commission etc.
- Established an exclusive guest house for patients coming from Sikkim to Delhi for treatment with kitchen facilities and attendants, giving them a much needed facility in Delhi.
Senior Regional Manager
Food Corporation Of India (UP Region)
03.1997 - 03.2001
- Opened the closed depots of Barabanki and Kosikalan saving food grains worth crores of rupees
- Settled many labor disputes and improved management-labor relations.
- Achieved a record wheat procurement of over 2 million tonnes.
- Winter stocking of rice in J&K was achieved sending adequate train loads of rice from UP
- Acquired land for the regional office building and oversaw construction.
Director
State Institute Of Rural Development, Sikkim
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Initiated training for newly elected Panchayat Members under the new Panchayat Act.
- Facilitated training of participants at the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD).
District Collector
West Sikkim
03.1993 - 03.1994
- Ensured compensation payments for a large power project were directly deposited into bank accounts.
- Collaborated with SBI to educate locals on savings.
District Development Officer
North Sikkim
03.1991 - 03.1992
Sub Divisional Magistrate
North Sikkim
03.1989 - 03.1991
- Established strong liaison with the Indian Army stationed at the Indo-China border.
Education
Master of Public Management - Public Policy Analysis
LKYSPP, NUS & Kennedy School of Govt., Harvard
Singapore And Boston, United States Of America 04.2001 -
M. Tech - Structural Engineering
IIT-Delhi
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
B. Tech - Civil Engineering
IIT-Roorkee
Roorkee, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ethical Judgment
- Project Management
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Public Administration
- Policy Knowledge
Timeline
Cabinet Secretary
Govt. Of Sikkim
04.2022 - Current
Principal Secretary & Addl. Chief Secretary, HRDD
Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2014 - 03.2022
Principal Secretary, Social Justice
Women & Child Development, Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2012 - 03.2014
Secretary General
Federation Of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)
03.2009 - 03.2012
Secretary of Transport & Tourism Departments
Government Of Sikkim
03.2007 - 03.2008
Master of Public Management - Public Policy Analysis
LKYSPP, NUS & Kennedy School of Govt., Harvard
04.2001 -
M. Tech - Structural Engineering
IIT-Delhi
04.2001 -
B. Tech - Civil Engineering
IIT-Roorkee
04.2001 -
Resident Commissioner
Govt. Of Sikkim
03.2001 - 03.2005
Senior Regional Manager
Food Corporation Of India (UP Region)
03.1997 - 03.2001
Director
State Institute Of Rural Development, Sikkim
03.1995 - 03.1996
District Collector
West Sikkim
03.1993 - 03.1994
District Development Officer
North Sikkim
03.1991 - 03.1992
Sub Divisional Magistrate
North Sikkim
03.1989 - 03.1991
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