Mayur Maheshwari
Mayur Maheshwari (born 26 July 1976) is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh. He currently serves as the CEO of the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDA).
Early life and education
Maheshwari was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh on 26 July 1976. He completed an MBA in finance from Amity University.
Career
He assumed charge as CEO of UPSIDA in July 2020 after serving as a Director in the Prime Minister's Office.
Awards and initiatives
Maheshwari received the United Nations Public Service Award (2012) for the "Aarogyam" healthcare initiative the Election Commission of India Award for Best Electoral Practices (2012), and a CSI Nihilent Award for e-governance. He and his wife Ritu Maheshwari were also granted a patent for a health communication system.
- A memorandum of understanding with IIT-BHU to boost innovation and industrial development.
- An agreement with Central Electronics Limited to create smart and green industrial infrastructure.
- Execution of 113 mega plot allotments worth ₹700 crore investment and ~4,800 jobs in May 2025.
- Rapid growth of the UPSIDA digital platform, from 800 to over 11,000 monthly users.
- Remarks at UP’s Logistics & Supply Chain Summit highlighting infrastructure growth and income targets.
- Approval of subsidies worth ₹9 crore for warehousing projects under state industrial policies.
Personal life
Mayur is married to Ritu Maheshwari, also an IAS officer and have two children.