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Naval Kishore Ram Appointed Pune Municipal Commissioner, to Assume Role May 31

The Maharashtra government has announced the appointment of the experienced IAS officer to succeed Dr. Rajendra Bhosale, ensuring continuity in urban governance.

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A 2008-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Ram is no stranger to Pune. He served as the Pune district collector from 2018 to 2021 and was widely appreciated for his inclusive administrative approach. (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Naval Kishore Ram, a 2008-batch IAS officer, has been officially appointed as the new Commissioner of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
  • He will take over the role on May 31, 2025, following the retirement of the current commissioner, Dr. Rajendra Bhosale.
  • Ram previously served as Pune District Collector from 2018 to 2020, earning national recognition for his effective management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • His career includes a central deputation as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and, most recently, as Joint Secretary in the Union Finance Ministry.
  • The appointment is part of a broader reshuffle of eight IAS officers in Maharashtra, aimed at bolstering administrative leadership across the state.