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Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Performance of Secretaries in key depts under scrutiny
Hyderabad: After a virtual collapse in the administration in a few important wings in recent times, the performance of Secretaries of all the departments in the Telangana government is under scrutiny now. Newly-appointed Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao has tightened the noose and set targets for all Secretaries asking them to come up with innovative approaches to implement schemes and mobilize financial resources to overcome the fund crunch in the state. The Chief Secretary will also seek a status report on revenue generation and challenges facing in achieving the targets from the Secretaries of all revenue generating wings such as Commercial Taxes, Transport, Stamps & Registrations, Excise and Mining departments. Soon after the Cabinet Sub-Committee on mobilization of revenue resources conducted a meeting and chalked out a plan to improve the efficiency of all revenue-generating wings on Monday, the Chief Secretary summoned the officials concerned and analysed the performance of the respective departments and the challenges encountered in achieving revenue targets, officials said. Ramakrishna Rao, who headed the Finance wing for over 10 years and has expertise in generating revenues, is keen on enhancing the efficiency of every wing, particularly tax and non-tax revenue generating departments. 'The new Chief Secretary is leaving no stone unturned in achieving revenue targets by creating new avenues in every department. Though it is a Herculean task, the CS is preparing monthly wise targets and has asked the authorities to achieve them,' officials said, adding that the performance of the top officials in the key departments would be analyzed from time to time and the Chief Secretary would take a call on continuing the officials to head the same wing for a long time. In a similar vein, the officials of all Welfare departments and those from Education, Health, Panchayat Raj, Municipal Administration, Agriculture, Housing, Civil Supplies, Tourism and Youth Advancement Departments have been asked to update the progress in the implementation of every scheme and development programme. Welfare schemes like 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam', fine rice distribution, Indiramma housing, new ration cards and others will be reviewed regularly and the officials concerned will have to submit a report on the status of the implementation of each scheme. The Chief Secretary will issue requisite instructions if there are any challenges in implementing the schemes.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. focussing on infrastructure development as priority area, says Chief Secretary
The Telangana government is focussing on development of infrastructure as its priority area as it will lead to further growth and ensure more revenues to the State. 'We have initiated efforts to mobilise resources and incur capital expenditure on infrastructure development as it will have a cascading effect on other sectors,' said Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao. He underlined the need for targeted spending on the upcoming Future City, roads, drinking water and other infrastructure, asserting that everything comes to a standstill in the absence of required infrastructure. 'This is our basic overall scheme for the coming days,' he told The Hindu. The government is exploring multiple options like setting targets to revenue-earning departments, aggressive steps to prevent leakages and contemplation of initiatives like one-time settlement schemes for realising long-pending dues to raise the required resources. Tracking taxpayers to ensure compliance and leasing/monetising properties are among the areas that are being looked into. He added that they were also looking at externally aided projects to finance the development. Plugging loopholes The Chief Secretary, who recently assumed charge, said the performance of the revenue-earning departments will depend partly on effectively plugging loopholes and partly on the economic scenario. 'There are some departments, like vehicle sales, which register impressive growth when there is a boom. There are others like liquor where we cannot go beyond a certain limit,' he said, explaining that the focus on checking fake input tax credit ensured recovery of ₹100 crore in the past couple of months. When asked about the steps taken to forge effective interdepartmental coordination, Mr. Ramakrishna Rao said he will endeavour to ensure that things do not get stuck between departments. In addition to focussing on meeting the senior officials involved, he added that steps have been initiated to leverage technology to ensure virtual meetings with different departments and teleconferences on regular basis to assess the progress achieved in different parameters. 'I don't want to conduct meetings more than necessary. Meetings will be short but with a very clear agenda on targets set and achievements made,' he said, adding that the officials concerned will go back with specific action plans at the end of the meetings. Mr. Ramakrishna Rao said he gave equal importance to meeting junior-level officers to know their interests, know about the good initiatives they propose and overall 'to know them as persons and officers'. Mentoring the officers is important as addressing their issues will ensure that they are inspired to perform well.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
K Ramakrishna Rao appointed new CS
Hyderabad: Putting an end to the speculation, the state government on Sunday appointed Special Chief Secretary to Finance Department K Ramakrishna Rao as the new Chief Secretary. The new head of the state administration will take charge on April 30 soon after the incumbent Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari retires from the services. Ramakrishna Rao, an IAS officer of 1991 batch, has been heading the Finance Department for the last 10 years and playing a key role in the management of finances during the crisis time, mainly when the Covid pandemic crippled the Telangana economy in 2021 and 2022 in the last BRS government. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's government also relied on Ramakrishna Rao and utilised the designated new Chief Secretary's expertise in the financial management since December 2023 after the Congress assumed power in the state. He has the credit of introducing a slew of financial systems to enhance financial control and transparency in the allocation of funds. Official sources said Ramakrishna will hold a full additional charge (FAC) of the Finance Department until the government appoints a new secretary to the key wing. The senior IAS official also held the charge of the State Reorganization Department dealing with all matters related to the formation of the new state of Telangana and the bifurcation of assets issue between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. Ramakrishna Rao had also worked as Director General of Centre for Good Governance (CGG) and brought many reforms by leveraging Information technology in the administration. Graduated from IIT Kanpur and also Master's degree in Business Management, the IAS officer started his career as Collector of Adilabad district. Meanwhile, it is said that current Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has been offered Government Advisor and Chief Information Commission posts after demitting the office on her superannuation. However, she is yet to make a decision on the offer.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ramakrishna Rao next CS, Karnan GHMC boss
1 2 3 4 Hyderabad: The state govt Sunday appointed special chief secretary, finance department, K Ramakrishna Rao as new chief secretary. Ramakrishna Rao will succeed incumbent A Santhi Kumari, who will superannuate on April 30 afternoon. Ramakrishna Rao's appointment comes amidst a major bureaucratic reshuffle of 20 IAS officers. Notably, IT special chief secretary Jayesh Ranjan is being brought into the CMO, while Dana Kishore and K Ilambarithi are being transferred from municipal administration and GHMC, respectively. Smitha Sabharwal has been transferred from tourism department to the TG finance commission as member secretary. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Sources in the chief minister's office (CMO) said the major reshuffle was due to multiple factors. These include the upcoming gram panchayat and municipal elections, the performance of some officers not meeting govt expectations, and the need to expedite key projects of the Revanth Reddy govt like Musi rejuvenation and Future City. Additionally, there were issues related to social media posts involving Kancha Gachibowli (UoH) land issue, and a need to shift long-standing bureaucrats. "More transfers are expected soon, including one or two in the CMO," the sources said. Upon assuming charge as CS, the 1991 batch officer, Ramakrishna Rao, would continue to hold full additional charge (FAC) of the post of finance department, special chief secretary, until further orders. This appointment ends the suspense over the choice of chief minister for the top bureaucratic post in the state. Special chief secretary, ITE & C and sports, Jayesh Ranjan, is transferred and posted as the special chief secretary to govt as CEO of the Industry and Investment cell in the CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) project. Jayesh was also placed in FAC of the youth, tourism and culture department and director, archaeology, replacing Smita Sabharwal. GHMC commissioner K Ilambarthy was transferred and posted as secretary to metropolitan area and urban development department (HMDA limits), and RV Karnan, who was serving as director, health and family welfare, was transferred and posted as GHMC commissioner. Municipal administration principal secretary M Dana Kishore was transferred and posted as principal secretary to the labour and employment department, replacing incumbent Sanjay Kumar. However, Dana Kishore was also given FAC of the posts of commissioner, labour, director, insurance medical services, and director, employment and training. He would also continue his full additional charge in the post of principal secretary to the governor. Commissioner and director of municipal administration TK Sreedevi was transferred and posted as secretary to municipal administration (outside HMDA). She was also placed in FAC in the post of commissioner and director of municipal administration (for municipalities and municipal corporations outside the ORR limits). State Flagship projects commissioner K Shashanka was transferred and posted as commissioner of Future City Development Authority (FCDA), a pet project of Revanth Reddy. He would continue in FAC in the post of director, mines and geology. Special CS, labour and employment, Sanjay Kumar was transferred and posted as special CS to industries and commerce department and ITE&C and sports department. He would replace Jayesh Ranjan, who has been posted in the CMO. MCRHRD director general Shashank Goel was transferred and posted as vice chairman of Centre for Good Governance and given FAC of the post of director general, EPTRI, relieving Ahmad Nadeem from FAC of the said post. Information and public relations special commissioner S Harish was transferred and posted as chairman and managing director of GENCO, relieving Sandeep Kumar Sultania from FAC of the said post. Harish was also placed in FAC of the post of special commissioner, information and public relations, and would also continue in FAC of the post of joint secretary to the revenue department. Telangana Institute of Rural Development CEO K Nikhila has been placed in FAC of the post of secretary and CEO, Telangana Human Rights Commission. Joint secretary to the CM, S Sangeetha Satyanarayana, was transferred and posted as director, health and family welfare, replacing RV Karnan, who was appointed as GHMC commissioner. Sangeetha was also placed in FAC of the post of CEO, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, relieving RV Karnan from FAC of the said post. General administration department (protocol) director and joint secretary S Venkata Rao was transferred and posted as director of endowments, with FAC in the post of executive officer, Yadagirigutta temple. On transfer, State Finance Corporation joint managing director P Katyayani Devi would assume charge as the additional CEO of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty. School education director EV Narsimha Reddy was transferred and posted as additional CEO, industry and investment cell and SPEED, with FAC in the post of managing director, Musi River Development Corporation Ltd (MRDCL), relieving Dana Kishore from FAC of the said post. Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) managing director Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao was transferred and posted as zonal commissioner, GHMC, while Hyderabad chief rationing officer G Phaneendra Reddy was transferred and posted as managing director of TGMSIDC. Additional collector, Hyderabad (Local bodies) P Kadhiravan was transferred and posted as joint commissioner of panchayat raj and rural development. OSD to chief secretary K Vidya Sagar (non-cdre) was transferred and posted as additional collector (Local Bodies). Kadhiravan would also hold FAC of the chief rationing officer, Hyderabad. On transfer, R Upender Reddy (non-cadre) was posted as secretary, HMDA.
