New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Sanjeev Khirwar assumed charge as the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday.

According to the release, Khirwar is a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre and brings with him vast administrative experience across diverse sectors of governance.

On assuming charge, Khirwar outlined his key priorities, including strengthening the city's sanitation system, making the Municipal Corporation of Delhi financially self-reliant, improving ease of doing business, and ensuring easy, efficient, and citizen-friendly delivery of civic services.

He emphasised the importance of transparency and the use of digital...