Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar, District Collector of Palghar felicitated at ECAMEX 2026, India’s mega electrical and energy exhibition
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) currently District Collector of Palghar since April 2025, was felicitated by Shri Devang Thakur, President , ECAM at ECAMEX 2026, India’s mega electrical and energy exhibition, marking 101 years of the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Maharashtra (ECAM).
With over 8 years of experience in administrative services, she has served in several key positions:
- Gadchiroli (SDM and Project Officer): In this Naxal-affected area, she focused on creating employment opportunities for tribal communities and improving the quality of education in residential schools.
- Ratnagiri (CEO, Zilla Parishad): She worked on rural housing schemes (Gharkul), piped water supply projects, and the development of basic infrastructure. Additionally, she successfully managed health facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- MAVIM (Managing Director): Through the Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, she empowered women, strengthened self-help groups (SHGs), and provided market access for women entrepreneurs under the ‘Nav Tejaswini’ project.
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (Commissioner): She led Smart City projects, the development of urban parks, and new civic infrastructure initiatives.
Role as Palghar District Collector
Under her guidance, the following major projects are underway:
- Vadhvan Port Project: She is managing land acquisition and administrative coordination for this ₹76,220 crore project, which is set to be the largest port in the country.
- Infrastructure: She has successfully completed land acquisition for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train and the Mumbai-Vadodara National Highway. Furthermore, work on the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor and the Uttan-Virar Coastal Road project is progressing under her supervision.
- Tourism and Livelihood: Her goal is to develop scenic spots in Palghar to establish the district as a premier tourism hub in Maharashtra.
- Honors: During her tenure, Palghar district secured a position among the top three districts in Maharashtra for the effective implementation of the ‘Adi Karmyogi’ campaign.
Vision: Her primary objective is the holistic development of Palghar, maintaining a balance between infrastructure, the social sector, tourism, agriculture, industry, and tribal welfare.