Revanth Reddy Plans Telangana District Overhaul
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced today that the Telangana government will soon establish a high-level commission to review the state’s administrative boundaries. This new panel, led by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge, is tasked with the rationalization of districts, revenue divisions, and mandals. Speaking at a Gazetted Officers’ event in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister criticized the previous administration’s decision to increase the state’s districts from 10 to 33, labeling the move as unscientific and politically motivated.
The proposed commission will not operate from the capital alone. It is expected to conduct extensive field visits across all regions to gather direct feedback from the public and local stakeholders. This approach aims to address numerous representations received from citizens who claim that the current borders have made administrative services less accessible. By prioritizing geographical and scientific logic over political gain, the government hopes to streamline governance and ensure that district headquarters are truly reachable for the common man.
A significant part of this reshuffle will focus on the “Mega Hyderabad” region. The government plans to redraw the borders of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts to align more closely with police commissionerate jurisdictions. The goal is to create three balanced districts within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to improve law enforcement and municipal service delivery. This restructuring is intended to be completed before the national census activities gain momentum later this year.
The Chief Minister also confirmed that the findings and recommendations of the commission will be placed before the state Legislative Assembly for a thorough debate. This ensures that the final restructuring has the consensus of all political parties and serves the long-term developmental interests of Telangana. Beyond administrative efficiency, the move is seen as a way to fix the logistical hurdles created during the rapid expansion of districts in the last decade.
