First posting, first rank
- Dr. Abhilash Dawre
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
Manisha Awhale leads statewide governance challenge
Ulhasnagar: In a remarkable display of administrative efficiency and leadership, Ulhasnagar Municipal Commissioner Manisha Awhale has secured the top rank across Maharashtra in the state government’s ambitious 100-day governance reform campaign. Despite serving less than 90 days in her role, Awhale earned an impressive 86.29% score, outperforming all other municipal commissioners in the state.
The results of the state-wide campaign were officially announced on Thursday, May 1, by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through a social media post. The campaign aimed to accelerate administrative reforms and evaluate the performance of various departments and officers across Maharashtra, covering 48 key divisions including municipal corporations, district administrations, and police departments.
Manisha Awhale, a young and dynamic IAS officer, was appointed as Ulhasnagar’s Municipal Commissioner in January this year—her very first posting. The governance reform drive coincided with the beginning of her tenure, giving her less than the full 100-day window. Nonetheless, she led significant improvements in municipal administration within a short span.
Awhale revitalized her team by overcoming bureaucratic inertia and fostering a culture of responsiveness and service. Her efforts focused on streamlining operations and enhancing public service delivery, which played a crucial role in her top ranking.
Acknowledging the accolade, Awhale credited her success to the collective efforts of the entire Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation staff. “This recognition belongs to the team. Without their support, such progress wouldn’t have been possible in such a short time,” she said.
Alongside municipal commissioners, the evaluation recognized top performers among five departmental secretaries, five commissioners, five district collectors, five police superintendents, five Zilla Parishad CEOs, three police commissioners, two divisional commissioners, and two inspectors general of police.
Awhale’s outstanding performance has drawn widespread appreciation from across the administrative and political spectrum.