Patiala-2017-batch IAS officer Himanshu Jain today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala. He expressed his commitment to providing efficient administrative services to the residents of the district through progressive, transparent and people-centric governance.
On the occasion, Himanshu Jain said that in accordance with the directions of the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to ensure smooth procurement of paddy brought by farmers to mandis for sale, no inconvenience would be allowed to be caused to farmers in the district. He said that although stubble-burning incidents had witnessed a significant decline compared to previous years, special efforts would be undertaken to further sensitise farmers so that stubble could be managed effectively without resorting to burning.
It is pertinent to mention that before this, Himanshu Jain has served in several key positions, including Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana and Rupnagar, Additional Principal Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, Commissioner of Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) in Jalandhar.
On the occasion of Himanshu Jain assuming charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, ADC (General) Anuprita Johal, SP Rajesh Chhibber, RTA Poonampreet Kaur, SDMs Gurdev Singh and Harjot Kaur Mavi, District Revenue Officer Karamjot Singh, District Controller, Food and Civil Supplies, Dr Ravinder Kaur, along with other officers and employees of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, accorded him a warm welcome by presenting bouquets.
Thereafter, Himanshu Jain held a brief meeting with district officers and reviewed various important schemes and administrative matters. On his arrival at the District Administrative Complex, a contingent of Patiala Police presented a Guard of Honour and a ceremonial salute.