IAS officer Dilkhush Meena has taken charge as Commissioner of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), marking a new assignment in his administrative career. Before this appointment, he served as Deputy Commissioner in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), a position he held from December 2024 to August 2026.
Meena’s new role places him in a key position within Delhi’s urban development administration, where the DDA plays an important part in planning and managing the capital’s development.
Previous Administrative Assignments
Before joining the DDA as Commissioner in October 2026, Meena served as Deputy Commissioner at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. He also worked as Deputy Commissioner of the North and Middle Andaman district under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration from March to December 2024.
His administrative experience includes assignments across different levels of government, covering district administration and urban governance.
Role in Delhi’s Urban Development
As Commissioner of the DDA, Meena will take up responsibilities within the authority’s administrative framework. The DDA is responsible for key aspects of Delhi’s planned development, including urban planning, land management and housing-related initiatives.
His appointment comes as Delhi continues to address the demands of urban growth, infrastructure development and planned expansion.
Administrative Career
Meena joined the Indian Administrative Service in August 2019, according to his professional profile. His experience in district administration and municipal governance has given him exposure to both local administration and urban management.
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His appointment as DDA Commissioner marks his latest assignment in public administration, bringing experience from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to his new role.