Overview

• Ashwini Bhide, a 1995-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
• Bhide will concurrently retain her position as Managing Director of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC).
• She is recognized for her pivotal role in advancing major infrastructure projects, including Mumbai Metro Line 3 and the Mumbai Coastal Road project.
• This marks the first time a woman IAS officer will serve in the Chief Minister's Office in Maharashtra.
• Bhide's appointment reflects Fadnavis's strategy to bolster his administration with experienced officials to oversee key infrastructure initiatives.