Mumbai

Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), becoming the first woman to hold the post. A 1995-batch officer, she is known for her firm and result-oriented work style. Bhide earlier served in the Chief Minister’s Office under Devendra Fadnavis and played a key role in Mumbai’s underground metro projects. With prior experience as Additional Commissioner, she is expected to lead civic works and urban development until 2030.