IAS officer Veena Kumari Meena (1993 batch) has been elevated to the prestigious rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) in the Uttar Pradesh Government, according to recent official announcements. This promotion marks a significant milestone in her distinguished administrative career.
A seasoned bureaucrat, Veena Kumari Meena has held key leadership positions in the state. She most recently served as Principal Secretary for Sugar Industries, Cane Development, Excise, and AYUSH departments in Uttar Pradesh, where she led efforts to streamline core regulatory functions and support agro-industrial frameworks
Earlier in her career, she was also entrusted with additional responsibilities as Principal Secretary for Children’s Development & Nutrition and Director-General of the State Nutrition Mission—roles that underscored her versatility in policy implementation across sectors
Her empanelment for holding Additional Secretary–equivalent posts at the Government of India level further substantiates her administrative credentials. Veena Kumari Meena is among the 1993-batch cadre officers of Uttar Pradesh to earn elevation to apex-level bureaucratic posts
This advancement reflects the state’s ongoing focus on empowering veteran officers with leadership capabilities and empirical governance experience. Veena Kumari Meena’s promotion to ACS not only affirms her long-standing contribution to state administration but also positions her for broader impact in future policymaking.