The Telangana Legislative Assembly has cleared an amendment aimed at making the flow of funds to Gram Panchayats more direct and accessible. The Telangana Panchayat Raj (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2026 seeks to ensure that government funds meant for village-level development can be directly deposited into the accounts of the nearest nationalised or cooperative bank or post office.
Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said the amendment is intended to improve service delivery and make funds available to gram panchayats in a more efficient manner. The move is expected to help local bodies access financial resources required for essential development and public works.
The government is also awaiting a ₹619-crore grant from the Centre for gram panchayats. According to the minister, the pending funds are important for strengthening village-level development activities and addressing local infrastructure requirements.
The amendment is being viewed as an effort to improve financial accessibility for gram panchayats and reduce difficulties in accessing government funds. The government has also indicated that decisions concerning the appointment of deputy sarpanches could be taken soon.
Meanwhile, discussions were also held on issues related to forest clearance and the laying of roads connecting forest villages. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reportedly directed officials to prepare for a meeting with the Union Forest and Environment Ministry to discuss these pending matters.
The latest Assembly decision highlights the Telangana government’s focus on strengthening grassroots administration, improving fund availability and accelerating development works across rural areas.
The government has also indicated that steps would be taken on the issue of deputy sarpanch powers, while discussions are continuing on other matters concerning rural administration.
Forest-related infrastructure has also emerged as an important issue. Requests concerning road construction in forest villages and forest clearance are being examined, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directing officials to prepare for discussions with the Union Forest and Environment Ministry.
The Assembly’s decision comes at a time when strengthening local governance and ensuring timely availability of funds remain important priorities for Telangana’s rural areas. The proposed changes could give Gram Panchayats greater financial accessibility while helping speed up development works at the village level.
