MORADABAD – Prem Shankar Jha, a senior officer of the Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), has been appointed as the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of the Moradabad (MB) Division. The appointment, effective from February 3, 2026, marks the return of a highly versatile administrator to the core of Northern Railway’s divisional leadership.
Jha transitions to this role from his previous posting within the Northern Railway (NR), bringing with him a unique portfolio of urban governance, policy innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
A Legacy of Municipal Reform in Delhi
Before his current railway assignment, Jha served on a high-impact deputation as Deputy Commissioner at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) (formerly SDMC). His tenure there is often cited as a blueprint for modern municipal revenue management.
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Revenue Revolution: Under his leadership, advertising revenue in South Delhi reportedly jumped from ₹40 crore to ₹150 crore in just three years (2015–2019) through the drafting of a standardized Outdoor Advertising Policy.
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Smart Parking: He was the architect of Delhi’s current parking policy, which shifted the focus toward technology-led monitoring and revenue optimization.
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Green Mobility: Long before EV adoption went mainstream, Jha oversaw the installation of over 150 EV charging stations across Delhi-NCR, positioning the municipal body as a leader in green infrastructure.
Vision for Moradabad Division
In his new capacity as ADRM, Jha will serve under Shri Sangrah Maurya (DRM, Moradabad) or the current acting DRM. His appointment is strategically timed as the division undergoes massive modernization.
Key Focus Areas for 2026:
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Land Management: Utilizing his experience in “Remunerative Project Cells” to manage the vast railway land bank and prevent encroachments.
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Infrastructure Upgrades: Overseeing the ₹84.54 crore traction system upgrade between Saharanpur and Moradabad.
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Green Energy: Managing the newly bagged 1.2 MW rooftop solar project aimed at reducing the division’s carbon footprint.
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Digital Administration: Streamlining procurement and logistics—the core strength of the IRSS cadre.
| Metric | Officer Detail |
| New Designation | Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) |
| Division / Zone | Moradabad (MB) / Northern Railway (NR) |
| Cadre | IRSS (Indian Railway Stores Service) |
| Expertise | Revenue Policy, EV Tech, Land Management, Literature |
The Administrator-Author
Beyond the files, Jha is a recognized intellectual and author. He has penned several books focusing on ethical governance, life skills, and decision-making. His background as an alumnus of IIM Lucknow and his experience with organizations like NTPC provide him with a multi-sectoral lens—a rarity in traditional railway bureaucracy.
“Infrastructure is not just about steel and concrete; it is about the policy that makes it sustainable and the ethics that make it serve the public,” Jha noted in one of his recent literary discourses.
