Patiala News:2017 batch IAS officer Himanshu Jain takes charge as Deputy Commissioner of Patiala
-Unhindered procurement of paddy crop brought by farmers for sale in markets will be ensured: Himanshu Jain
-Said, special efforts will be taken to maintain the reduction in incidents of stubble burning and to make farmers more aware
Himanshu Jain, a 2017 batch IAS officer, today took charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala. He has expressed his commitment to provide progressive, transparent and people-centric administration to provide efficient administrative services to the residents of the district.
On this occasion, Himanshu Jain said that under the instructions of the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure smooth procurement of paddy crop brought to the farmers for sale in the markets, the farmers of the district will not be allowed to face any kind of problem in the markets. He said that although there has been a significant reduction in the incidents of stubble burning compared to previous years, special efforts will be made to make the farmers more aware, so that it can be managed properly without setting fire to the stubble.
It is worth mentioning that Himanshu Jain has previously served in many other important 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 office as the new Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, ADC (J) Anuprita Johal, SP Rajesh Chhibbar, RTA Poonampreet Kaur, SDMs Gurdev Singh and Harjot Kaur Mavi, District Revenue Officer Karamjot Singh, District Food and Civil Supplies Controller Dr. Ravinder Kaur along with other officers and employees of the Deputy Commissioner’s office presented him with bouquets of flowers and extended a warm welcome.
After this, Himanshu Jain held a brief meeting with the district officials and reviewed various important schemes and administrative work. On his arrival at the District Administrative Complex, a guard of honour was presented by a contingent of Patiala Police and a salute was given.