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Harshad R Patel

(IAS | Gujarat | 2005)
Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat
Harshad R Patel, an IAS officer of the 2005 Gujarat cadre, was born on November 13, 1976. He holds an M.A. in Public Policy from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, and a B.A. (Hons) in English. Currently, he serves as Secretary in the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat, since December 22, 2025. His past roles include Commissioner, Secretary to Government, Managing Director, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Relief Commissioner, District Collector, and Municipal Commissioner. He has received multiple awards, including the Government of Gujarat Best District Collector and the HUDCO Design Award 2015. He is proficient in English, Gujarati, and Hindi

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