Mr. K.R. Lakhanpal, is new Chief Secretary of Punjab

Mr. K.R. Lakhanpal, an IAS Officer of 1972 batch here today took over the charge as 33 rd Chief Secretary of Punjab. He has succeeded Mr. Jai Singh Gill, who attained superannuation today. After assuming the office of Chief Secretary, Mr. Lakhanpal said that he would try his best to maintain the best traditions of this office besides according top priority to the State Government's on going programmes and policies. Born on August 5, 1947, Mr. Lakhanpal has done his post graduation in Economics. He held various prestigious assignments in the State as well as in Central Government. He remained Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana for four years, Director/ Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Govt. of India for five years, Director Industries, Punjab, Secretary Local Government, Secretary PWD (B&R), Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Punjab, Secretary, Industries and Commerce, School Education, Financial Commissioner Animal Husbandry, Principal Secretary Finance for five year and Principal Secretary Irrigation before taking over as Chief Secretary. Panjab@abcnewsnetwork http://abcnewsnetworkpanjab.blogspot.com/