Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, today assumed charge as the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Soon after taking charge, Shri Dwivedi held an interactive meeting with all Heads of Departments and senior officers of NDMC, where he took stock of the Council’s ongoing activities, key initiatives and priority areas. During the interaction, he emphasized the need for coordinated efforts, efficient service delivery and a citizen-centric approach to further strengthen civic amenities and public services in the NDMC area.
Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi succeeds Shri Keshav Chandra, who has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Shri Keshav Chandra led NDMC from November 2024 to July 2026, during which the Council witnessed significant initiatives in urban governance, public infrastructure, sanitation, digital transformation and citizen-centric service delivery.
Prior to assuming charge as Chairperson, NDMC, Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi served as Additional Secretary ( Establishment) in Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Earlier, he held the position of Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
Born on 9 July 1972, Shri Dwivedi holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Delhi. He is also the writer of the book titled – ” Decode Life”. This book is a step-by-step guide to deciphering the code of life and unlocking true potential that each life stores in it.
During his distinguished administrative career spanning nearly three decades, he has held several key leadership positions in the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir cadre. He has served as District Magistrate in multiple districts and subsequently as Principal Secretary and Commissioner & Secretary, contributing significantly to governance, public administration and developmental initiatives.
Held key administrative positions including Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD) in Jammu and Kashmir, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Deputy Commissioner in Leh, Rajouri, and Jammu. Shri Dwivedi also played an important role in administrative and regulatory coordination during the institutional and governance transition in Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh, demonstrating exceptional administrative acumen and leadership in managing complex governance reforms.
With his extensive experience in public administration, institutional reforms, personnel management and policy implementation, Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi brings a rich blend of administrative expertise and visionary leadership to NDMC. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the Council’s efforts towards sustainable urban development, smart governance, enhanced civic services and improved quality of life for residents and visitors in the NDMC area.
NDMC extends a warm welcome to Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and looks forward to a new chapter of innovation, excellence and citizen-focused governance under his leadership.
