Prajakta L. Verma, an IAS officer of the 2001 Maharashtra cadre batch, currently serves as Additional Municipal Commissioner at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai since June 16, 2026. Born on September 2, 1974, she holds a Graduate degree in English Literature from Mumbai University, an LL.B., and an M.Sc. in Urban Studies from the London School of Economics. Her past roles include Joint Secretary, Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Secretary, Commissioner of Excise, Joint Managing Director, and District Collector. She has received awards such as the Yashwant Panchayat Raj Abhiyaan prizes and the Mahatma Phule Jal Sandharan Abhiyan for water conservation efforts. She is proficient