Rajnish Sareen
Patiala, August, 17, 2020: On the auspicious occasion of 74th Independence Day, Sh. Rakesh Kumar Sharma PPS and Sh. Iqbal Singh Drill Instructor of Department of Prisons & Correctional Services Punjab have been awarded President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service and Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service respectively.
Sh. RK Sharma PPS is currently deputed as Principal, Punjab Jail Training School Patiala and Sh. Iqbal Singh is performing the duties of Chief Drill Instructor at Punjab Jail Training School Patiala.
Sh. RK Sharma PPS has a vast experience in the field of training and capacity building. He played an important role in establishing Punjab Jail Training School Patiala and developed a rapport with sister states at National Level. Keeping in view the future needs of the department, he very instrumentally designed new training curriculum for prison personnel. Due to his continued and sustained efforts, on numerous occasions, he has been awarded with Commendation Certificates and Appreciation Letters by higher authorities. In the year 2006, he was awarded with President’s Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
An eminent sportsperson, Sh. Iqbal Singh is a trained Drill Instructor and also has a vast experience in the field of outdoor training. His skills in outdoor modules of training, plays an important in making of a uniformed personnel. For his hardwork and sincere efforts towards continuous improvement in training standards, he has been awarded with President’s Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
The Department of Prisons and Correctional Services Punjab feels very proud of both the officers for this incredible achievement.