In the 10th year of its formation, Telangana has added another feather in its cap — the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, a state-of-the-art integrated complex with several facilities like seamless connectivity, spacious conference halls, and situated amid lush green surroundings.
The new complex, sprawling across 27.9 acres, has a built-up area of 8.58 lakh sq.ft. with office space for about 2,000 employees and is equipped with all facilities giving a comfortable accommodation for senior officials as well as lower level employees. Based on the design prepared by architecture firm Oscar and Ponni Architects, the new secretariat was constructed with an estimated ₹616 crore over a period of more than two years.
One key feature is the attendance of Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao, who is making it a point to hold all important meetings at the new secretariat. For several years, all important meetings, including that of the State Cabinet, chaired by Mr.Rao were held at Pragati Bhavan, the office-cum-residence of the Chief Minister. Ministers too are holding regular reviews from their respective chambers in the new complex making it easier for officials at least to provide them with required information.
