Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman municipal commissioner of Mumbai, replacing Bhushan Gagrani. A seasoned administrator, Bhide previously served in the chief minister’s office and led key infrastructure projects, marking a milestone in civic governance
Ashwini Bhide appointed as new BMC Commissioner
Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the new Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Bhide’s appointment as BMC Commissioner makes her the first woman to hold the top post in the civic body’s history.
Ashwini Bhide replaces outgoing commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who will retire from service on Tuesday, March 31.
Bhide served as Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister
Before being appointed as the BMC Commissioner, Bhide was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office under Devendra Fadnavis.
Known for her administrative acumen and firm decision-making, she has also been involved in leading several key projects across Maharashtra.
Previously, she had also served as the Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC). The appointment has been widely seen as a progressive step towards greater representation of women in top administrative roles.
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