Lokesh M appointed as new CEO of Noida Authority

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Lokesh M, a 2005-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Noida Authority, replacing Ritu Maheshwari, who is now the Divisional Commissioner, Agra.

An Overview of the News

• Key priorities of CEO Lokesh M: Focusing on industrial development and setting up a better public hearing system.

• Scheme to address the issues of allottees, farmers and citizen grievances.

• They aim to make Noida a "City Beautiful" and improve the living conditions for the residents.

• Emphasis was laid on efficient delivery of services to the citizens.

Background of Lokesh M:

• He is originally from Karnataka.

• He completed his training in the year 2006 at Aligarh.

• From 2009 to 2016, he served as District Magistrate and Collector in various districts including Mainpuri, Kushinagar, Etah, Ghazipur, Amroha and Kaushambi.

• After his deputation to Karnataka, he served there from 2016 to 2021.

• Later he became the Divisional Commissioner of Saharanpur.

• On 31 May he was appointed Agra Commissioner.

• Prior to joining as the CEO of Noida Authority, he served as the Kanpur Commissioner.