Sakshi Sawhney, an IAS of 2014 batch, took over as the first women Deputy Commissioner of Patiala. She has assumed office following the transfer of his predecessor Mr. Sandeep Hans, who formally welcomed to his new incumbent before relinquishing his charge.   

Keypoints:

• Earlier, she was working as Additional Secretary and in addition Staff Officer to Chief Secretary, Punjab. She also served as ADC (G) at SAS Nagar and ADC (D) at Batinda. A Law graduate, Sakshi Sawhney known for administrative skills as well as ability to find immediate and appropriate solutions to the problems and grievances of the common man. 
• After assuming office, Sakshi Sawhney said that as per the directions of Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Singh Mann, it would be her prime responsibility to extend the benefits of the Punjab Government's public welfare schemes to the needy at grass root level and provide transparent, corruption free and pro-people administration to the people at their doorsteps, based on camp model administration.
• The Deputy Commissioner, while getting information about the district and the ongoing development works from the district officers, directed that the development works should be completed in stipulated time. She also directed the officers and employees to be present in their offices on time and give priority to resolving the grievances of the people on so that no citizen has to be felt unattended in government offices.