Shri Shashank Sethi IAS (West Bengal 2010), presently District Magistrate, North 24 Parganas, is appointed as Collector and Executive Magistrate – North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
The North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal is one of the state’s most populous and economically significant regions. Bordering Kolkata and Bangladesh, it serves as a hub for trade, education, and cultural diversity. The district hosts industrial zones, IT parks, and important administrative centres, blending rapid urban growth with vibrant rural life. Known for its historical heritage, agricultural productivity, and strong infrastructure, North 24 Parganas plays a vital role in West Bengal’s socio-economic landscape, with cities like Barasat and Barrackpore contributing prominently to governance, commerce, and connectivity within the greater Kolkata metropolitan region.
Indian Bureaucracy Network wishes Shri Shashank Sethi the very best.