Chandigarh: The Government of Punjab under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered the transfer and reassignment of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers as part of a fresh administrative reshuffle on 16 Feb, 2026.
According to the official transfer order, the changes involve 2011-batch IAS officer Girish Dayalan and 2014-batch IAS officer Preeti Yadav.
Girish Dayalan Given Additional Charge of MARKFED
Girish Dayalan (IAS 2011) has been assigned additional responsibilities while retaining his existing portfolios.
Previous Postings:
- Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Punjab
- Additional Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd.
- Additional Managing Director, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board
New Postings:
- Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Punjab (continues)
- Additional Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (continues)
- Director, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board
- Additional Managing Director, MARKFED (in place of Preeti Yadav)
The move expands Dayalan’s role within the cooperative and infrastructure sectors, particularly with his new charge at MARKFED.
Preeti Yadav Shifted to Skill Development Department
Preeti Yadav (IAS 2014), who was serving as Managing Director of MARKFED, has been transferred.
Previous Posting:
Managing Director, MARKFED
New Posting:
Special Secretary, Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training
Her new role places her in a key department focused on employment generation and skill development initiatives in Punjab.
Administrative Realignment in Cooperative and Employment Sectors
The reshuffle indicates the state government’s focus on strengthening administrative oversight in cooperative institutions and employment-linked departments.
MARKFED, one of Punjab’s major cooperative marketing federations, plays a critical role in procurement, distribution, and agricultural marketing activities. Meanwhile, the Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Department is central to the state’s efforts to address unemployment and enhance workforce capabilities.
The transfers take immediate effect, as per the government notification.
