IAS Anuj Malik Departs GIDA After PepsiCo and Adani Inflows; Vishal Kumar Takes Charge

In a key administrative reshuffle by the Uttar Pradesh government, IAS officer Anuj Malik concluded an impactful three-year leadership tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, transitioning to take charge as the new District Magistrate of Sant Kabir Nagar. During her stewardship spanning from September 17, 2023, to late September 2026, the industrial corridor of eastern Uttar Pradesh experienced unprecedented commercial velocity, attracting premier domestic and multinational manufacturing conglomerates.Stepping into the helm, IAS officer Vishal Kumar, former Chief Development Officer of Mirzapur and native of Etah district, has officially been designated as the new CEO of GIDA to sustain the region's fast-expanding investment pipeline.Corporate Inflows and Mega Plants: PepsiCo, Gyan Dairy, and Adani Cement Anchor RegionUnder Anuj Malik’s proactive administrative steering, GIDA evolved from a regional industrial hub into a dominant manufacturing corridor, operationalizing major manufacturing facilities including Varun Beverages’ large-scale PepsiCo bottling plant, Kyan distillery, Gyan Dairy, and Tatva Plastics.These commercial setups generated thousands of direct and ancillary local employment opportunities across eastern districts while fueling industrial supply chains. Crucially, Malik prioritized land acquisition and systemic expansion, establishing the operational foundation for the Adani Group’s large cement manufacturing unit and inaugurating Uttar Pradesh's second flatted factory complex to support small and medium micro-enterprises alongside heavy industrial conglomerates.5,500-Acre Dhuriyapur Township: Vishal Kumar Inherits ₹350-Crore Fish Feed and Housing ProjectsThe cornerstone of GIDA’s future footprint lies in the approval and phased rollout of the master plan for the ambitious 5,500-acre industrial township in Dhuriyapur, where plot allotments to investors have officially commenced with comprehensive road, power, and drainage networks.Alongside corporate infrastructure, Malik addressed civic and labor demands by launching a long-delayed housing scheme for residential plots and apartments in Sector 11, supplemented by affordable housing blueprints for industrial laborers. As newly appointed CEO Vishal Kumar takes charge, his immediate administrative focus will center on overseeing the completion of a ₹350-crore state-of-the-art fish feed manufacturing facility and accelerating the comprehensive urban and commercial development of the Dhuriyapur Township.