Rajeev Verma: From IIT Graduate to Delhi's New Chief Secretary - Profile and Challenges Ahead

Sep 28, 2025 11:51 pm CST

Senior IAS officer Rajeev Verma has been appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary, bringing extensive experience in urban governance and administration. The 1992-batch AGMUT cadre officer with an IIT background takes charge on October 1 amidst significant urban challenges including Yamuna River rejuvenation and infrastructure development, benefiting from a unified political landscape under BJP governance at central and local levels.