The Economic Times

Who is Ashwini Bhide? Meet IAS officer taking charge as first woman commissioner of Indias richest civic body BMC

Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. She is the first woman to hold this top position in the civic body's history. Bhide replaces Bhushan Gagrani. Her experience in infrastructure projects will be vital for Mumbai's civic challenges. This appointment is seen as a progressive step for women in senior government roles.