Ankit Assumes Charge as NMC Additional Commissioner Nagpur: Ankit, a 2019-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre, officially assumed his role as additional commissioner of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Monday. The ceremony marked his formal entry into the position, with NMC commissioner Vipin Itankar welcoming him by presenting a bouquet. Deputy commissioners Nirbhay Jain and Rajesh Bhagat were also present at the event. Following the inauguration, Ankit conducted a courtesy visit to mayor Neeta Thakre, during which deputy mayor Leela Hathibed and standing committee chairperson Shivani Daani Wakhare greeted him with bouquets. Ankit’s appointment comes after a series of administrative transitions within the municipal corporation. His background includes a BTech degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Delhi, which he earned before entering the Indian Administrative Service. Prior to his current role, he served as chief executive officer of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad, a position that required managing a large administrative division and overseeing local governance initiatives. His transition to the NMC reflects a shift toward urban management, where he will now focus on addressing the challenges of Nagpur’s municipal infrastructure, public services, and civic amenities. The ceremony highlighted the formal process of administrative handover, with senior officials present to acknowledge his new responsibilities. Itankar’s gesture of presenting a bouquet symbolized the recognition of Ankit’s appointment and the beginning of his tenure. The presence of deputy commissioners Jain and Bhagat underscored the collaborative nature of the municipal administration, as they would likely play key roles in supporting his initiatives.#nmc #vipin_itankar #nirbhay_jain #ankit #rajesh_bhagat
NMC faces 50% staff crunch, commissioner seeks urgent recruitment The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is grappling with a severe staffing shortage, with nearly 48% of its sanctioned posts remaining vacant. Officials revealed during a departmental review meeting that out of 17,981 sanctioned positions, only 9,322 employees are currently in place, leaving 8,659 posts unfilled. The crisis has significantly impacted civic administration, prompting municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar to take decisive action. Itankar directed officials to expedite the recruitment process for vacant roles and prepare proposals for pending appointments. He also emphasized the need to pursue the state government for officers on deputation, as the civic body requires around 19 officers from the state cadre. The review meeting, held at the commissioner’s chamber in the NMC headquarters, involved senior officials including deputy commissioners Nirbhay Jain and Milind Meshram, chief engineer Manoj Talewar, and other department heads. Jain highlighted the complexity of the staffing issue, noting that the NMC operates under a revised structure with 205 cadres across Class 1 to Class 4 categories. Itankar instructed officials to finalize proposals for pending appointments and maintain regular follow-up with the state government to address the shortage. The meeting underscored the urgency of resolving the staffing crisis to ensure the smooth functioning of municipal services. The vacant posts have created operational challenges, affecting areas such as public health, sanitation, and infrastructure management. With the municipal corporation struggling to meet its responsibilities, the commissioner’s directive to prioritize recruitment and deputation efforts aims to stabilize the administration.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #vipin_itankar #nirbhay_jain #milind_meshram #manoj_talewar
