Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday appointed Gadwal Vijayalakshmi as Vice Chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board with immediate effect. She will hold the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
The General Administration Department issued GO Rt. No. 1289 on September 3, 2026, formalising the appointment. Vijayalakshmi previously served as Chairperson of the Telangana State Commission for Women. The government order was issued in the name of Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and communicated to the departments and authorities concerned.
Gadwal Vijayalakshmi Planning Board appointment takes effect immediately
According to the government order, the Gadwal Vijayalakshmi appointment comes into force with immediate effect. She will serve as Vice Chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board with Cabinet Minister rank.
The order was circulated to the Planning Department, all Secretariat departments and heads of departments. It was also communicated to district collectors and chief planning officers across Telangana, among other authorities. The appointment marks a change in the leadership of the State Planning Board.