The Srinagar District Administration hosted a farewell event at the DC Office Complex to honor IAS probationer Tharun Patnaik from the 2023 batch, who successfully completed his one-year training in the district.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, presided over the gathering and extended his best wishes to Patnaik for his future journey in public service. Commending his dedication and enthusiasm, the DC encouraged him to uphold values of excellence, integrity, and commitment in his administrative career.
Dr. Bhat also acknowledged Patnaik’s contributions, particularly during the Lok Sabha and J&K Legislative Assembly elections, as well as his role in the E-Arzi project in Srinagar.
Expressing gratitude, Patnaik thanked the Srinagar District Administration and DC Office staff for their support throughout his tenure. He noted that the experience gained during his probation period would serve as a valuable foundation for his future responsibilities.
The farewell event was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Syed Ahmad Kataria, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Deputy District Election Officer Mir Imtiyaz ul Aziz, SDM West Muzamil Maqbool, and other senior officials of the district administration.