IAS Sanjeev Khirwar Appointed Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi: Veteran Bureaucrat Returns to Capital After Ladakh Tenure
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Sanjeev Khirwar (IAS: 1994: AGMUT) as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), marking a high-profile leadership change in the capital’s civic administration. His appointment, formalized in the first week of January 2026, comes after a four-year tenure in Ladakh (2022–2026) and is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Delhi’s municipal governance.
Khirwar succeeds Ashwani Kumar (IAS: 1992: AGMUT), who has been posted to a key role in Jammu & Kashmir.
About IAS Sanjeev Khirwar
Batch & Cadre: 1994, AGMUT
Date of Birth: November 29, 1971
Birthplace: Delhi
Education:
B.Tech in Computer Science, IIT Delhi (1989–1993)
M.A. in Economics
Family: Married to Rinku Dugga, also a 1994-batch IAS officer
Career Highlights
Early Career
Began as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Chandigarh.
State Postings
Goa: Served as Excise Commissioner and Finance Commissioner.
Arunachal Pradesh & Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Held key administrative roles.
Central Deputation (2009–2014)
Served as Private Secretary to the Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
Delhi Government Roles
Principal Secretary (Revenue)
Divisional Commissioner
Secretary of Health & Family Welfare, Finance, and Environment
Ladakh (2022–2026)
Oversaw critical portfolios as Principal Secretary in School Education, Health, and Science & Technology.
Significance of the Appointment
Khirwar’s return to Delhi is expected to:
Strengthen municipal governance in India’s capital.
Leverage his deep knowledge of Delhi’s administrative framework.
Streamline coordination across departments including health, education, finance, and urban development.
Officials highlight that his wide-ranging experience across states, union territories, and central deputations positions him to manage the MCD’s multifaceted responsibilities effectively.
