JAMMU, October 12, 2026: IAS officer Aayushi Sudan has assumed charge as Commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and will also look after the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL).
A 2017-batch IAS officer, Sudan was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Samba district before taking up her new assignment. Her appointment places the responsibility for key aspects of Jammu’s municipal administration and smart city development under her oversight.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation is responsible for essential civic services, including sanitation, cleanliness, waste management and the maintenance of public amenities. Jammu Smart City Limited, meanwhile, works on urban infrastructure, public facilities and projects aimed at improving the city’s overall environment.
Focus on Civic Services and Urban Development
Sudan’s new responsibilities come amid continued efforts to improve civic infrastructure and public services in Jammu. Effective coordination between municipal administration and smart city projects remains important for addressing urban challenges and enhancing facilities for residents.
Key areas under the two institutions include sanitation and waste management, maintenance of public spaces, urban infrastructure development and improvements in civic amenities.
The coordination of these functions is expected to remain an important aspect of Jammu’s urban governance, particularly as the city continues to address infrastructure requirements and the demand for better municipal services.
Previous Administrative Experience
Before her appointment as JMC Commissioner, Sudan served as Deputy Commissioner of Samba. She has also previously held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, according to local media reports.
Her administrative experience in district-level governance precedes her latest assignment in Jammu, where municipal services and urban development will form key parts of her responsibilities.
The appointment marks an administrative transition at the Jammu Municipal Corporation and Jammu Smart City Limited, two institutions that play an important role in the city’s development and delivery of public services.
As Sudan takes charge, attention will remain on the implementation of urban projects, the upkeep of civic infrastructure and efforts to improve the quality of essential services for the people of