Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Model Panchayats Lead Village Development in Telangana
In Telangana, India, some villages like Mall, Hanwada, and Ankapur are setting great examples for others.
Mall village improved its tax collection to almost 100% and made a lot of money through different activities.
Hanwada village started using computers to make their government work better and more honest.
Ankapur village is doing really well with farming and keeping the village clean.
These villages are inspiring other villages to do the same.
The government is having elections soon, and people want their villages to be as good as these model villages.
Mall gram panchayat improved tax collection to 99% and generated Rs 1 crore through various initiatives.
Hanwada gram panchayat implemented e-panchayat system in 2021, reducing corruption and delays.
Ankapur gram panchayat excels in organic farming and civic amenities, recognized by the International Rice Research Institute.
Model villages are inspiring voters to demand similar progress in upcoming gram panchayat elections.
Innovations include waste-to-compost sales, trade licenses, and digital tools for governance.
- Who
- Villagers and panchayat members of Mall, Hanwada, and Ankapur
- What
- Innovative development initiatives in model villages
- When
- Ongoing, with elections starting December 11, 2023
- Where
- Telangana, India (Rangareddy, Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad districts)
- Why
- To enhance revenue, improve agriculture, and upgrade civic amenities
- Location
- Telangana, India
- Election Dates
- December 11, 2023 (Phase 1)
- Model Villages
- Mall, Hanwada, Ankapur
- Mall's Tax Collection
- 99% (2023-24)
- Mall's Revenue
- Rs 1 crore (2023-24)
- Awards
- Atmanirbhar Panchayat Award (2025)
- Hanwada's System
- e-panchayat (since 2021)
- Ankapur's Recognition
- International Rice Research Institute