Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide (IAS:1995:MH) has been appointed as the new Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), creating history as the first woman to head the civic body.
Bhide replaces outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani (IAS:1990:MH), who is set to retire from service on Tuesday, March 31.
Prior to this appointment, Bhide was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office under Devendra Fadnavis. She is known for her strong administrative skills and decisive leadership, having handled several key assignments in Maharashtra.
Earlier, she also served as the Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), where she played a crucial role in executing major infrastructure projects.
Her appointment is being seen as a significant step towards enhancing women’s representation in top administrative positions.
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