07/09/2026 Rajkumar Beniwal formally took charge as Surat Municipal Commissioner and outlined immediate priorities for the city. Early coverage said he planned to focus on civic services, sanitation, and infrastructure improvements after assuming office.
06/09/2026 Rajkumar Beniwal was appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of Surat by the Gujarat government after the post had been vacant since the transfer of the previous commissioner. He was moved from his role as Managing Director of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. in Bharuch as part of a wider IAS reshuffle. Reports also noted that he was already associated with development work in Vadnagar and had recently been handling important administrative responsibilities in Gujarat.
