Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan in Belagavi’s Development.

Mohammad Roshan is the current Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Belagavi, Karnataka, who comes from a family of doctors and civil servants. He is a 2015 batch IAS officer and holds a B.Tech, MBA, and MA degree.

Current role	Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi
Since	July 5, 2024
Previous positions	Managing Director, HESCOM, Hubballi Zilla Panchayat (ZP) CEO, Haveri Assistant Commissioner, Savanur
Academic background	B.Tech in Electronics and Communication MBA in HR and Finance MA in Public Management & Governance
Batch & Rank	He is from the 2015 IAS batch and reportedly secured 44th rank in the civil services exam.
Notable achievements	Praised for setting up a reusable drinking water system in Haveri.

Early Life & Education:

He completed a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
He also did an MBA in finance and a master’s in public policy.
He is proficient in multiple languages: Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Konkani, and English.

Development and Achievements:

He has pushed for fixed auto-rickshaw fares in Belagavi to prevent overcharging and has asked for fare charts to be displayed at major public spots like bus stands.

In a road safety meeting, he identified “black spots” in the city (areas prone to accidents) and directed local authorities to take preventive action.

He is overseeing a 4 km flyover project in Belagavi city to connect seven major junctions and ease traffic congestion.

For festival management (like Ganeshotsav), he emphasizes eco-friendly practices and public safety.

He has organized periodic meetings to address pending RTI applications, pushing for transparency in public information.

As part of disaster management and development efforts, he is involved in local governance and community welfare.

Under DC Mohammad Roshan, Belagavi has seen significant progress in infrastructure, social welfare, disaster preparedness, and civic administration. His leadership reflects a proactive, people-centered approach aimed at long-term development and sustainable growth in the district.

While preparing for the exam, he started pursuing an MBA in finance. He gave his second attempt but again couldn’t make it through. In the third attempt, he was easily able to crack the exam and he secured 44th rank in 2014.