HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 24, 2026: Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed all departmental Secretaries to accord the highest priority to securing the funds due to the State under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and to take immediate, coordinated and time-bound measures to expedite their release from the Government of India.
The Chief Secretary conducted a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat on Saturday to assess the status of implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, onboarding requirements, expenditure reporting, closure of Single Nodal Agency (SNA) accounts and other procedural requirements relating to the release of Central funds.
During the review, the Chief Secretary underscored the need for expeditious action by all concerned departments to ensure that eligible Central assistance is secured without delay. He directed the departmental Secretaries to identify and resolve all pending issues, complete the prescribed formalities and ensure effective inter-departmental coordination for the timely release and utilisation of funds.
The review covered Agriculture, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Education and Scholarships, Home, Rural Water Supply, Housing, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Transport, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and other departments. The Chief Secretary reviewed the department-wise position of Central funds due to the State, pending onboarding and compliance requirements, expenditure reporting and the status of SNA account closures.
Strict Monitoring in Accordance with the Chief Minister’s Directions
In accordance with the directions of the Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, the Chief Secretary directed all departmental Secretaries to treat the mobilisation of Central funds as a matter of priority and ensure the expeditious completion of all requirements necessary for their release.
He instructed the departments to undertake immediate reviews at their level and closely monitor progress through the CM Review mechanism and the CM Dashboard. All pending matters shall be pursued on a priority basis, with clear responsibility for follow-up and timely completion of the prescribed procedures.
The Chief Secretary further directed the Secretaries to coordinate with the concerned Additional Secretaries of the Government of India and take up pending matters with the appropriate authorities to facilitate the release of funds. He stated that D.O. letters would be issued from his office, wherever necessary, to expedite the resolution of outstanding issues.
He also assured the officials that he would personally take up the matter with the concerned Secretaries of the Government of India in New Delhi, as required, to facilitate the release of Central funds due to the State.
Emphasising the significance of Central assistance in strengthening the implementation of development and welfare programmes, the Chief Secretary directed all departments to ensure that no avoidable delay occurs on account of pending procedural requirements, incomplete documentation or lack of coordination.
He called upon all departmental Secretaries to closely monitor the progress of each scheme, ensure compliance with the applicable requirements and take all necessary steps for the timely mobilisation and effective utilisation of Central funds.
Special Chief Secretaries B.M.D. Ekka, Dhanakishore; Principal Secretaries Rahul Bojja, Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Yogita Rana, Ahmed Nadeem, Christina Zongthu; Secretaries Gaurav Uppal, Surendra Mohan, Shruti Ojha, Divya, Ilambarthi; Law Secretary Papireddy; Vijayendeera, Kanti Wesley, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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