Dr. Heera Lal, IAS

Dr. Heera Lal, IAS, is the Special Secretary of the Irrigation & Water Resources Department, GoUP, and Chairman & Administrator of the Greater Sharda Sahayak Command Area Development Authority, Govt. of UP. Born in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, he holds a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from G.B. Pant University and an MPA from Maxwell School, Syracuse University. He completed a Ph.D. on the “Role of ICT in Achieving Good Governance” and is pursuing D.Litt. in communication’s role in governance. Starting his career at NTPC, he joined PCS in 1994 and became an IAS officer in 2009. He has served in numerous roles in the UP government, including MD of UP Small Industry Corporation and Special Secretary in various departments. Known for his innovative governance and focus on IT-enabled services, he authored “Dynamic DM” and mentors Model Gaon, promoting rural development. His climate change initiatives and “Green Election” model exemplify his leadership.