Who is Ravi Kumar NG, the new CEO, GNIDA ?

The Uttar Pradesh Government appointed Ravi Kumar N G, who was holding the post of Divisional Commissioner, Gorakhpur hitherto, as new CEO of Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). In this significant reshuffle, he will take Ritu Maheshwari's post as CEO. Maheshwari, who was serving as both the chief executive officer of the Noida Authority and the GNIDA, will be replaced by Ravi Kumar. Kumar was appointed secretary of tourism, culture, and religious affairs earlier. He was moved and given the position of Gorakhpur Division Commissioner in 2021. Ravi Kumar, a Karnataka native, has also worked as the director general of UP Tourism. He served as the district magistrate of Mathura and Agra before being named the district magistrate of Gorakhpur in 2012. He also served as the former water minister Uma Bharti's private secretary while on deputation at the Centre.