Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Senior IPS Officer, Named BSF ADG

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, a senior IPS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) for a four-year tenure, starting January 19, 2025.

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal Appointed ADG of BSF

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), a decision confirmed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 19, 2025. Aggarwal will serve in this role for four years from the date he takes charge or until further instructions, whichever comes first.

Career Highlights

Current Role: Before this appointment, Aggarwal was the Special Director General of Police for Armed Police in Tamil Nadu.
Past Positions: He has served in prominent roles, including as Commissioner of Police in Chennai and Madurai.

Recent Developments

Promotion: On December 29, 2024, the Tamil Nadu government promoted Aggarwal, along with three other IPS officers, to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP).
Controversy: In June 2024, following the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which claimed over 60 lives, Aggarwal, who was then the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for the Enforcement Bureau, was transferred. He had previously overseen the Enforcement Bureau during a similar incident in 2023, where 22 people died from consuming counterfeit liquor in Marakkanam and Chengalpattu.

Wind Energy in Karnataka

In the financial year 2024-25, wind energy in Karnataka witnessed historic growth. The state added 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity — one of the highest in the country. This feat was c

Tamil Nadu NSAP Contribution

In the latest public discourse, the Tamil Nadu NSAP contribution has become a significant topic. Tamil Nadu has showcased exceptional leadership in social welfare funding, often surpassing the

Dibang Valley Project in Arunachal

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle forest clearance for the Etalin Hydropower Project, one of India&

Bihar Sex Ratio 2022

The Bihar sex ratio 2022 has become a topic of national concern, especially for students preparing for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, and State PCS. According to the Vital Statistics of Indi

Cotton Cultivation in Punjab 2025

Punjab is making headlines in 2025, not for its usual paddy fields, but for a big leap in cotton cultivation. The state has recorded a 20% increase in cotton cultivation in Punjab 2

NCR Road Connectivity Projects

The Centre has approved three major NCR road connectivity projects worth Rs 14,850 crore to improve travel in the National Capital Region (NCR). These projects aim to reduce commute times for D

Ladakh Reservation 2025

In a major step towards empowering local communities, President Droupadi Murmu has enacted the Ladakh Reservation 2025, ensuring 85% job reservation in public employment for residents of the Union

Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat Train

The Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat train is all set to begin its commercial operations on June 7, 2025, marking a historic milestone for railway connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. Inaugurated b

Delhi Air Pollution Plan 2025

Delhi continues to contend with alarming levels of air pollution annually, particularly during the winter months. In response to this ongoing crisis, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently l

Kangra Tourism Projects 2025

Kangra district is set to witness a major transformation in the tourism sector with the launch of several ambitious projects under the banner of Kangra Tourism Projects 2025. Recently, Himachal