Praveen Gedam

Praveen Gedam (Marathi: ) is an Indian civil servant who has been serving as Divisional Commissioner of Nashik since 31 May 2024. An Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2002 Maharashtra cadre, he has held a number of governmental roles, including as Additional Deputy CEO of the National Health Authority; Agriculture Commissioner, Maharashtra; Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra; Municipal Commissioner in Nashik and Jalgaon; and District Collector in Solapur and Osmanabad.

Gedam is known for his focus on social programs and anti-corruption, which he has tackled using improvements to technology and digitalisation. Among his larger initiatives are the Sand Mining Approval and Tracking (SMAT) system to fight illegal sand mining; the Solar Dual Pump Water Supply Scheme to improve tap water access across the country; and the introduction of the National Digital Health Mission identification numbers. He also oversaw preparations of the 2015 Kumbh Mela in Nashik, using technology to improve transportation, lodging, public health, and infrastructure. In 2006, he filed the initial complaint that led to the exposure of the Jalgaon housing scam. Provided by Wikipedia