Sri Muktsar Sahib, July 15 (ANI): Having spent nearly seven years as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, says his desire to serve the nation, bring joy and happiness to the people of the country, and also be an inspiration to folks from his home state of Jammu and Kashmir, remains undiminished. Dr. Jarangal is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre (2009 batch) and is currently the Deputy Commissioner at Sri Muktsar Sahib and hails from the Talab Tillo area of Jammu. This young bureaucrat's achievements and work ethics have become an inspiration for the youth of the region. He told ANI what inspires him to deliver on his responsibility as an IAS officer is the hopes, energy and openness of the general public. He says that though he would have loved to be a part of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, he considers himself lucky to have got a placing in the Punjab cadre, and is determined to meet the expectations of the people as much and as far as possible. Indirectly referring to the volatile situation in Kashmir, this IAS officer says talented youth are often forced to move out of insurgent-hit states due to lack of opportunities. Dr. Jarangal believes things are changing for the better. As more and more youths from the state make their mark in the civil services examinations, he hopes barriers holding them back will weaken and allow them to aspire to a better life. Dr. Jarangal and many other youths from Jammu and Kashmir are gradually coming into the limelight because of their dedication and sincerity towards serving the country. Steps have to be taken to tap this rich human resource in Jammu and Kashmir and ensure all facilities are available to them.