Shri Ashutosh Kumar IAS (West Bengal 2022), presently SDO, Chandannagar, Hooghly, is appointed as Executive Magistrate – Chandannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal.
Chandannagar, situated in the Hooghly district, is a historic riverside town that once served as a French colony. It retains its colonial charm with architectural landmarks like the Strand and Church of the Sacred Heart. Today, it is an active municipal and industrial hub, known for education, handloom, and small-scale industries. The town’s urban planning and civic administration highlight effective governance rooted in heritage preservation. Chandannagar’s cultural dynamism and administrative efficiency continue to reflect the progressive spirit of the Indian bureaucracy in managing heritage towns.
Indian Bureaucracy Network wishes Shri Ashutosh Kumar the very best.