The long-standing shortage of revenue officials in Haryana is set to ease significantly as 152 newly trained patwaris are prepared to join the service. These officials have successfully completed their one-year mandatory training and are expected to receive their posting orders shortly, bringing much-needed relief to the administrative machinery in Karnal, Kurukshetra, and Yamunanagar districts.
Karnal to Benefit Most
The induction of these new officials is particularly critical for Karnal district, which has been grappling with an acute staff deficit.
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The Numbers: Of the 152 new recruits, 98 patwaris belong to Karnal district.
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Current Crisis: At present, against 153 sanctioned posts in Karnal, only 44 are filled, forcing existing staff to handle multiple circles. The arrival of nearly 100 new officials is expected to normalize operations and improve public service delivery.
Training & Modernization
District Revenue Officer (DRO) Manish Kumar Yadav, speaking at a program marking the completion of their training on Wednesday, highlighted the modern curriculum the trainees have undergone.
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Fieldwork & Tech: The candidates received comprehensive exposure to documentation, fieldwork, and the theoretical aspects of the revenue department.
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Digital Initiatives: The training included specialized modules on:
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Creation of unique farmer IDs under the Union Government’s Agri Stack initiative.
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Verification of land and crops under the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal.
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Tracking and verification of water bodies with geo-location.
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Conducting Girdawari (crop inspection).
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Highly Qualified Recruits
A notable trend among the new batch is their high educational qualifications, with many holding engineering and postgraduate degrees.
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Kamal Kishore (BTech, Karnal): Stated that the training provided strong practical exposure which they are excited to apply on the ground.
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Amit (MTech): Emphasized a focus on speedy work, transparency, and timely disposal of public grievances.
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Vandana (MTech, Indri): Noted that they were trained extensively on digital portals, identifying encroachments through khasra numbers, and handling partition cases to ensure justice for rightful owners.
Official Statement
Addressing the trainees, DRO Manish Kumar Yadav stressed the importance of their role:
“Patwaris are the backbone of the revenue system and the first point of contact for the common man. I urge you to work with integrity, transparency, and sensitivity.”
