Dnyaneshwar Salelkar, currently serving as the Additional Chief Engineer for Irrigation Projects in the Water Resources Department (WRD), will assume the additional charge of Chief Engineer (WR), effective from May 31, 2025.
The appointment follows the retirement of Pramod Badami, who superannuated from the position of Chief Engineer on the same day.
Salelkar will continue to oversee irrigation projects while stepping into his expanded role, ensuring continuity in key water management initiatives across the state.