Bhagwantrao N. Patil chosen the Director, Department of Tourism, Maharashtra

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

In a major reorganization of the top administration by the Eknath Shinde government, senior IAS officer Bhagwantrao N. Patil has been chosen as the Director, Department of Tourism in Maharashtra.

Patil’s selection is the second major alteration in the governmental system of the department of tourism by the Maharashtra government. Earlier, Saurabh Vijay was roped in as Secretary Tourism, instead of Valsa Nair Singh, who was in charge as Principal Secretary Tourism for a long time in Maharashtra.

Patil is an IAS officer coming with more than 14 years of expert experience in the Maharashtra government. He holds a doctorate in environmental sciences and has received multiple awards for his exceptional performance in various roles.

Patil was the collector and district magistrate of Ratnagiri before his appointment in the current role. During his tenure, he managed various responsibilities in the Maharashtra administration.

He is also the receiver of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) fellowship on water management, climate change and SAARC fellowship on Coastal Management.

« Back to Page

• PATA International Conference in Bohol Pioneers the Path for Women’s Equality in the Tourism Sector

• Palawan Tourism expects for sustained growth in 2024

• Philippines sees over 1.2 million visitors’ arrival in first two months of 2024

• U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism dazzles at the 2023-2024 crucian Christmas festival

• Manar Abu Dhabi alters natural vistas into light art exhibition