Lucknow: In a major administrative reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh late on Sunday night, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Special Area Development Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vishwa Bhushan Mishra were also transferred. He has now been given the responsibility of Deputy Secretary in Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). The government has simultaneously transferred 14 IAS and 34 PCS officers.
Why was the responsibility changed after about three and a quarter years?
Vishwa Bhushan Mishra took over as CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust in January 2024. During his tenure, many changes were made in the temple regarding darshan arrangements, security and crowd management amid the increasing crowd of devotees. After about three and a quarter years, he has now been removed from the responsibility of the temple and posted at another place.
What was the speciality of his tenure in the temple?
A large number of devotees visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple every day. Especially during festivals and special occasions the crowd increases manifold. At such a time, handling the darshan arrangements is a big challenge for the temple administration. During the tenure of Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, work was done on many arrangements including the convenience of devotees and the use of technology to control the crowd.
Now what responsibility will you take in UPSSSC?
After the new posting, Vishwa Bhushan Mishra will work as Deputy Secretary in Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. UPSSSC deals with the selection process and examinations for recruitment to various Group C and Group D posts in the state. In such a situation, after the temple administration, his new responsibility will be directly related to the recruitment system of the state.
Is this a reshuffle limited only to Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
The scope of the administrative reshuffle made late on Sunday night is quite large. The government has changed the responsibilities of 14 IAS and 34 PCS officers. Many additional district magistrates, sub-district magistrates and other senior officers including chief development officers of three districts have also been given new postings.
How has been the administrative journey of Vishwa Bhushan Mishra?
Vishwa Bhushan Mishra is a PCS officer. According to available information, he had taken training as Deputy Collector in Ghazipur in 2012. After this, he took up administrative responsibilities as Deputy Collector in Mathura and then in Varanasi. In 2022, he also held the post of Additional Commissioner in Varanasi. In January 2024, he got the important responsibility of Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Who will now keep an eye on the new CEO of the temple?
After the transfer of Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, now an eye will be kept on the appointment of the next CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. In view of the ever increasing number of devotees in the temple, it will be a big responsibility for the new officer to maintain the darshan arrangements, security, crowd control and facilities for the devotees. At present, information about the announcement of the name of the new CEO has not been revealed by the government.
