Kothagudem, Telangana – August 2, 2025 —
In a significant achievement under the Central Government’s *Sampoornatha Abhiyan, *Bhadradri Kothagudem district has emerged as a top-performing region in Telangana. The district was recognized for its outstanding progress in the Aspirational Districts Program initiated by NITI Aayog.
During a prestigious award ceremony held at *Raj Bhavan, *Governor Jishnu Dev Varma felicitated *Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, **BC Welfare Minister, and *District Collector Jitesh V. Patil for the district’s stellar performance. The recognition comes as a result of Bhadradri Kothagudem achieving 100% development across key indicators identified under the national program.
What Is Sampoornatha Abhiyan?
Launched to uplift India’s most underdeveloped districts, the Sampoornatha Abhiyan focuses on six core sectors:
- Education
- Health
- Medical Facilities
- Agriculture
- Infrastructure
- Social Welfare
Bhadradri Kothagudem achieved *complete success in three out of these six indicators. Additionally, *Gundala Mandal stood out at the block level by fulfilling *five out of six indicators, topping the *state’s aspirational blocks list.
State-Level Recognition
NITI Aayog officials conducted rigorous reviews, and based on their evaluation, Bhadradri Kothagudem was selected as one of the best-performing districts in Telangana. This success marks a turning point for the region, once considered lagging in several developmental areas.
Speaking at the event, District Collector Jitesh V. Patil expressed pride in the district administration’s dedication. He emphasized that the achievement reflects the collective effort of mandal officers, village-level staff, and all departments working in synergy. “Our teams worked with discipline, focusing on measurable progress. This award is not an endpoint, but a motivation to do more,” he said.
Future Plans & Public Participation
Collector Patil also highlighted the importance of public participation and effective planning in sustaining development. He assured that new initiatives will be launched to transform Bhadradri Kothagudem into a model district in multiple fields.
The state government, along with NITI Aayog, aims to replicate this success in other districts by learning from Kothagudem’s strategic execution and community engagement.
Key Highlights:
- Bhadradri Kothagudem awarded for Sampoornatha Abhiyan performance.
- 100% success in three of six development indicators.
- Gundala Mandal completed five indicators at block level.
- Recognition given at Raj Bhavan by Governor and Ministers.
- Collector emphasizes disciplined planning, coordination, and public participation.