Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, an M.B.B.S. from Govt. Medical College, J&K University is an IAS officer of 2009 batch of Punjab Cadre and is serving as 'Director (Startup India)' in the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
He has held various notable positions such as Deputy Commissioner of Sri Muktsar Sahib & Rupnagar, Managing Director of Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation, Special Secretary of Health, Additional Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion and Director of Public Relations & CEO at PEDA.
Dr. Jarangal is committed to bring reforms to his departments to enhance their efficiency and responsiveness to the contemporary needs. His achievements and work ethic have inspired youth in the region. Throughout his tenure in district administration, he has introduced and ensured the success of numerous citizen centric initiatives, especially through maintaining law and order at these locations. Through his role as Managing Director of PSIEC, he has been instrumental in bringing investor friendly reforms.
Recognising and understanding the needs of the businesses, he has brought plug and play infrastructure for the industries in various parts of the State to help them grow.
Currently, he is focused on the growth and promotion of industries in the country and on the implementation of the National Logistics Policy and the Startup India Programme.
Dr. Jarangal is also an avid sportsperson and is particularly passionate about tennis and cricket.
In the educational landscape, he aspires to make FDDI a notable international training institute by providing skill-based training in the area of footwear, leather and products, fashion & retail sector and fostering innovation to support the Start-up initiative and in fulfilling the goals of 'Vocal for Local', 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
