Lucknow, June 11 (Reporter) The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the New Transfer Policy for 2024-25 under which Group A and B officers, who have completed 3 years in the district and 7 years in the division could be transferred. A proposal in this regard was passed by the state cabinet in its meeting which was chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Giving details of the proposal, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that the maximum limit for the transfer of Group A and B officers has been kept at 20 percent, while for Group C and D, the maximum limit is 10 percent. "Under the new policy, all transfers must be done by June 30. However, the longest-serving officers in Groups C and D will be transferred first," he said. A total of 42 proposals were placed before the cabinet of which 41 were approved. Khanna said that the new policy is consistent with the provisions of last year's policy. According to the new policy, Group A and B officers who have served 7 years in the division and 3 years in the district will be subject to transfers. The policy stipulates that up to 20 percent of officers in Groups A and B and up to 10 percent of officers in Groups C and D can be transferred. For Groups C and D, the policy prioritises transferring the longest-serving officers first. Ministerial approval will be required if it is necessary to transfer more than 10 percent of Group C and D officers. Similarly, transferring more than 20 percent of Group A and B officers will necessitate approval from the CM. The Minister said that Groups C and D transfers will be managed entirely through the Manav Sampada portal. "This system facilitates online arrangements for handing over and taking charge post-transfer. Additionally, it allows for the digitisation of service books and officers' salaries," he said. He said under the existing system for the eight aspirational districts and 100 aspirational development blocks across 34 districts, filling vacant positions in these areas is the highest priority...////...