Anup Kumar Yadav, born on 20 July 1974, is a 2002 batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre. He holds an LL.B., a graduate degree, and an M.Sc. Currently, he serves as Secretary at Mumbai in the Women and Child Development Department since 5 June 2023. Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including Secretary, Commissioner, Director, Additional Municipal Commissioner, Collector, Chief Executive Officer, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Assistant Collector, and S D O. He is proficient in English and Hindi and continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.