Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy Calls for Result-Oriented Governance, Directs Collectors to Lead 99-Day ‘Praja Palana – Pragati Pranalika’ Drive

Hyderabad, March 2026 : Hon’ble Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called upon District Collectors to take decisive leadership in implementing the Government’s flagship initiative, Praja Palana – Pragati Pranalika, with a strong focus on outcomes and measurable public impact. Emphasizing that effective governance begins at the grassroots, the Chief Minister stressed that the success of the State’s development agenda depends largely on proactive, responsive, and people-centric field administration.

The Chief Minister was reviewing the implementation framework of the 99-day Public Governance – Progress Plan programme, scheduled to be conducted from March 6 to June 12. He held an extensive review meeting with District Collectors at the Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, where he issued comprehensive directions covering a wide range of governance sectors.

Stating that the next three months would serve as a crucial benchmark for evaluating the performance and professional credibility of each District Collector, the Chief Minister underlined that Collectors must function as an effective bridge between the Government and citizens. He observed that officers are the “eyes and ears” of the Government and that without continuous engagement at the field level, public issues cannot be fully understood or addressed. He directed Collectors to undertake field visits for a minimum of ten days every month to ensure firsthand assessment of ground realities.

The Chief Minister instructed the Chief Secretary to conduct periodic evaluations of Collectors’ performance and submit detailed assessment reports. Expressing concern over performance standards in certain districts, he asserted that meaningful public service and tangible outcomes are the true measures of responsibility entrusted to IAS officers. He added that administrative performance would be closely monitored through annual performance reports and that a comprehensive review meeting would again be convened in June to assess progress under the 99-day programme.

For the successful execution of the action plan, the Chief Minister directed that the programme be implemented in close coordination with elected representatives, including Sarpanches, Municipal Chairpersons, Mayors, MLAs, MLCs, and MPs. To strengthen coordination and shared understanding, a one-day orientation programme for newly elected public representatives will be organized at district headquarters on March 12.

Departments were instructed to design and implement impactful ten-week thematic action plans, ensuring focused interventions in key sectors. A senior IAS officer will be designated as the nodal officer for each district to monitor implementation and ensure inter-departmental coordination. The Chief Minister also directed that Telangana Formation Day celebrations on June 2 be organized in a grand, inclusive, and participatory manner, reflecting the spirit of public involvement.

Highlighting the importance of transparency and awareness, Collectors were instructed to widely disseminate information during village and ward assemblies about beneficiaries of major welfare initiatives. These include the issuance of new ration cards, distribution of fine rice, Indiramma housing, free electricity up to 200 units, loan waivers, free bus travel, and LPG cylinders priced at ₹500. He emphasized that beneficiaries must be clearly informed about entitlements to strengthen trust in governance.

To ensure that welfare benefits reach only eligible citizens, the Chief Minister directed the implementation of facial recognition verification for beneficiaries across all government schemes. This, he said, would help eliminate ineligible beneficiaries and enhance the credibility of welfare delivery.

Referring to the State’s nearly 26,000 government schools, the Chief Minister instructed the assignment of officers to supervise mid-day meal schemes and directed Collectors to personally review school functioning through regular visits. He further directed that textbooks and uniforms be distributed to all students on June 12, the opening day of the forthcoming academic year.

Emphasizing accountability in public health services, the Chief Minister instructed frequent inspections of government hospitals and warned that negligence in service delivery would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

He also ordered strict action against errant rice millers and firm enforcement to curb the activities of sand mafia and illegal mining operations. Collectors were directed to remain vigilant against irregularities in outsourcing appointments and to conduct comprehensive audits wherever necessary.

Additionally, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for timely disposal of land-related applications and expedited land acquisition for major infrastructure projects. He stressed that District Collectors must play a proactive, decisive role in advancing the State’s long-term development goals and driving the broader Telangana Rising Vision through efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused administration.