Experience :
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Mr. M. Thennarasan, Municipal Commissioner Ahmedabad belongs to the Gujarat Cadre of IAS
(2000 Batch). He has varied experience of over 21 years across different government sectors including
urban, infrastructure, smart city and industries, mines and Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation.
▪ He has played pivotal role in ensuring ease of doing business reforms for clarity in industries which involved
developing online modules for all industry related applications in GIDC, Geographic Information
System (GIS)-based estate information system, a mobile-based app 'GIDC SETU', self-certification,
smart water meters, and smart DCR for plan approval.
▪ GIDC - Many important projects like "Bulk Drug Park," Textile Park, Tribal, Seafood,
and Agriculture Park have been acquired and sanctioned at the state and GOI levels.
He played crucial role in transforming to
Digital Governance in GIDC.
▪ As SMC Commissioner, he has spearheaded two of the most ambitious initiatives - Smart City and
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. His inclination towards utilization of the technology for improving internal
efficiencies and citizen satisfaction has resulted in strengthening IT setup at SMC.
▪ At Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, he was instrumental in implementation of BRTS and
the Sabarmati River Front Project apart from various other initiatives. He then served as Commissioner
in Geology and Mining Department and Secretary in the Women & Child Development Department. He
introduced major-mineral mining auctions for the first time and played a pivotal role in preparing minor mineral
rules.
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