The Government of Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has ordered a fresh administrative reshuffle involving two IAS officers, aimed at strengthening governance in cooperative and employment-linked departments.
Girish Dayalan Gets Additional Charge of MARKFED
Girish Dayalan (IAS 2011 batch) has been entrusted with additional responsibilities while continuing in his existing roles.
Previous Positions:
Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Punjab
Additional Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd.
Additional Managing Director, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board
New Responsibilities:
Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Punjab (continues)
Additional Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (continues)
Director, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board
Additional Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd (MARKFED)
With this move, Dayalan’s role expands significantly within Punjab’s cooperative and infrastructure ecosystem. His additional charge at MARKFED places him at the center of key agricultural procurement and marketing operations in the state.
Preeti Yadav Shifted to Skill Development Department
Preeti Yadav (IAS 2014 batch) has been transferred from her earlier role at MARKFED.
Previous Posting:
Managing Director, MARKFED
New Posting:
Special Secretary, Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training
In her new assignment, she will focus on employment generation initiatives, skill enhancement programs, and workforce training—critical sectors for addressing unemployment and improving youth employability in Punjab.
Focus of the Reshuffle
The administrative realignment reflects the Punjab government’s emphasis on:
Strengthening cooperative institutions
Enhancing agricultural marketing efficiency
Boosting employment and skill development initiatives
The transfers took immediate effect as per the official government notification issued on February 16, 2026.
