In a significant administrative reshuffle, the state government has appointed Rajendra Bhosale as the new Pune municipal commissioner, effective immediately. Bhosale, a 2008 batch IAS officer, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as the district collector of Mumbai Suburban and held key positions such as chief executive officer of Sangli Zilla Parishad, district collector of Solapur, and Ahmednagar.
Bhosale’s appointment comes as part of a series of major transfers initiated by the state government ahead of the impending implementation of the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Meanwhile, outgoing commissioner Vikram Kumar has been transferred to the position of additional metropolitan commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Kumar, also a 2004 batch IAS officer, assumed the role of PMC commissioner in July 2020, subsequently transitioning to the role of administrator on March 15, 2022. Prior to his tenure at PMC, Kumar served as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) commissioner.
Reflecting on his tenure, Kumar expressed pride in the progress made during his tenure, citing major projects such as the 24×7 water scheme and sewage management initiatives, including the river rejuvenation and Riverfront Development Project in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Acknowledging the challenges faced, Kumar highlighted the dedicated efforts of the administration in driving forward key projects despite the absence of elected members. While policy decisions were constrained in the absence of elected representatives, Kumar emphasized the administration’s commitment to delivering results and addressing long-standing issues facing the city.
