Patiala, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
2017-batch IAS officer Himanshu Jain on Wednesday assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, expressing his commitment to providing efficient administrative services through transparent, progressive and people-centric governance.
After taking charge, Jain said that ensuring smooth procurement of paddy brought by farmers to mandis would remain a priority, in accordance with the directions of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He said no inconvenience would be allowed to farmers during the procurement process.
He also said that although stubble-burning incidents had declined significantly compared to previous years, further efforts would be made to sensitise farmers about effective crop residue management and discourage burning.
Before his appointment as Patiala Deputy Commissioner, Jain 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 his assumption of charge, ADC (General) Anuprita Johal, SP Rajesh Chhibber, RTA Poonampreet Kaur, SDMs Gurdev Singh and Harjot Kaur Mavi, District Revenue Officer Karamjot Singh and District Controller, Food and Civil Supplies, Dr Ravinder Kaur, along with other officers and employees, welcomed him with bouquets.
A contingent of Patiala Police presented a Guard of Honour and ceremonial salute on his arrival at the District Administrative Complex.
Jain subsequently held a meeting with district officials and reviewed various important government schemes and administrative matters.
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