NEW DELHI (29.05.2026): The first ever Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Dhanendra Kumar (Retd IAS: 1968: HY), where he served from February 2009 to June 2011, died in a fire after a suspected AC blast at his home in Delhi's Hauz Khas. His son sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
During his career, he held several senior positions in the Central and Haryana governments. He later played a key role in key decisions related to the country's competition law and economic reforms. He served as Secretary in several central government ministries, including the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Ministry of Culture. He also served as Chairman and Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Corporation.
Kumar also represented India internationally. From November 2005 to January 2009, he served as the World Bank's Executive Director for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. During this period, he worked on economic and development projects related to South Asian countries.
Haryana IAS Officers Association expressed its condolences and also informing that the Cremation will be held on 30.05.2026 around 12 at Cremation Ground, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
