My Telangana My Pride
Central hub of district administration, dedicated to governance, development, and citizen welfare under the leadership of Smt. Hari Chandana IAS.
The Hyderabad Collectorate is the central hub of district administration, led by the District Collector of Hyderabad, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who oversees governance, development, and citizen welfare.
Financial management and revenue collection for the district, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
Maintaining law and order as the District Magistrate, ensuring public safety and security.
Planning and executing development projects for both urban and rural areas of the district.
Conducting general elections and ensuring transparency throughout the electoral process.
Issuing various licenses including arms licenses and regulating public safety laws.
Ensuring essential public services and welfare programs reach citizens effectively.
District Collector & Magistrate, Hyderabad
Belongs to the 2010 batch of the Telangana cadre and made history by becoming the first Dalit woman to be appointed as Collector of Hyderabad.
Degrees in Economics, Political Science, and Public Administration, with a Master's in Environmental Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Served as Collector of Narayanpet and Nalgonda districts, and Zonal Commissioner in GHMC, where she introduced innovative urban development and waste management projects.
Transformed lakhs of tons of plastic waste into paver tiles, created India's first pet park, and led sustainable city campaigns.
During COVID-19, launched programs for women to produce masks, organic foods, and livelihood opportunities.
Innovative initiatives launched under the leadership of Smt. Hari Chandana IAS
Sanitation initiative focused on women's dignity and safety with mobile toilet facilities.
Helping rural artisans sell their products online, promoting local crafts and livelihoods.
A telemedicine platform for healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
Senior Saathi is an initiative introduced under Hari Chandana IAS, the Collector of Hyderabad, to support elderly citizens who live alone and often struggle with loneliness and emotional isolation.
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Uplifting marginalized groups through targeted welfare programs.
Creating a greener Hyderabad through sustainable practices.
Citizen feedback shaping district policies and initiatives.
Specialized sections handling critical aspects of district administration
Personnel management, transfers, disciplinary cases, record maintenance.
Payroll, pensions, loans, audits, and financial reconciliations.
Law and order, elections, caste verification, licensing, and safety acts.
Village accounts, land revenue, irrigation, natural calamity relief, drinking water supply.
Government land management, tenancy issues, land acquisition, VIP visits, state protocols, government building maintenance, and relief funds.
Get in touch with the Hyderabad Collectorate
6-2-10, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, 500004
