Overview The Telangana Government is accelerating the relocation of its departments' offices from private or rented premises to government-owned buildings. This initiative aims to meet the deadline of January 31, 2026 , set by the government. A significant amount of office space within Schedule IX and X institutions remains unused due to ongoing disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following the state's bifurcation. Key Developments Relocation Efforts Deadline: All departments must shift to government premises by January 31, 2026 . Scope: Over 60 offices within Hyderabad are targeted for relocation. Progress: Officials express confidence that a majority of these offices will be shifted before the deadline. Challenges Infrastructure Gaps: Some offices, such as Station House Offices of the Excise Department and Sub-Registrar Offices, lack permanent government buildings. Rural Infrastructure: Institutions like Anganwadi centers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) sub-centers in villages face similar infrastructure deficits. Financial Implications Rental Expenditure: The government spent ₹198.92 crore in 2024-25 and ₹299.95 crore in 2023-24 on rents for various government offices across the state. Book Adjustments: Approximately ₹450 crore in rent is processed in the twin cities through 'book adjustment,' where no actual money changes hands between government departments. Government Directives Chief Secretary's Instructions: Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has directed departments to take possession of buildings vacated by Andhra Pradesh. Status Reporting: Special Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries are required to report the status of building possession to the Chief Secretary’s office urgently. Unresolved Asset Distribution Pending Transfers: The Andhra Pradesh Government has not yet vacated all office buildings allotted to it during the initial 10-year period when Hyderabad was the common capital. Key Premises: Premises like the Lake View Guest House and the Hermitage Buildings are either under lock and key or occupied by skeletal staff. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to the UPSC Civil Services Exam as it touches upon issues related to governance , inter-state relations , and public finance . The efficient management of government resources and the resolution of disputes arising from state reorganization are critical aspects of effective administration. Potential Exam Questions Discuss the challenges in implementing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, particularly concerning asset distribution. Evaluate the efficiency of government spending on rented office spaces and suggest measures for optimization. Analyze the role of inter-state coordination in resolving disputes arising from state bifurcation.