Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal Takes Charge as Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana

Ludhiana, November 11, 2026: 2014-batch IAS officer Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal officially took charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana today. While speaking to media persons on the occasion, Dr. Aggarwal stated that his main aim will be to ensure that all government schemes benefit actual beneficiaries at the grassroots level.

Dr. Aggarwal emphasized that administrative reforms, infrastructure development, improving cleanliness and traffic systems, empowering youth and women, drug de-addiction, education, and healthcare will form his core agenda. Ongoing development projects in the district will also be monitored personally to ensure timely completion. He reiterated that understanding people's core issues and resolving their grievances remains a priority.

Interacting with media persons, Dr. Aggarwal shared that special efforts will be made to deliver transparent and time-bound government services to citizens. He added that the cooperation of local NGOs will also be enlisted through the Red Cross for public welfare.

A 2014-batch IAS officer who secured the 28th rank in the UPSC exam, Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal holds an MBBS degree from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Previously, he has served as Deputy Commissioner in Jalandhar, Fazilka, Gurdaspur and Patiala, Additional Deputy Commissioner in Mohali and Amritsar, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Hoshiarpur. Twenty-five years ago, in 2001, he dreamt of becoming a Deputy Commissioner when he secured the first position in Ferozepur district in his 8th-grade board exams with 97% marks.

A gold medalist from the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, Dr. Aggarwal is a national awardee, has been honored twice as the best District Election Officer, and has received a State Award from Invest Punjab.

While assuming charge as DC Ludhiana, he was accompanied by his father, Surinder Aggarwal, and sister Nishu Aggarwal. Dr. Aggarwal’s wife, Komal Mittal, is also a 2014-batch IAS officer serving as the Deputy Commissioner in Roopnagar.

Upon his arrival, ADC Swati Tiwana along with other senior District Administration officials and staff warmly welcomed the new Deputy Commissioner.

Dr. Aggarwal held a brief meeting with district officials to review important schemes. He also inspected the District Administrative Complex.

Upon reaching the complex, a Ludhiana police contingent presented a Guard of Honour to Dr Himanshu Aggarwal.