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Chennai-based architect Ponni M. Concessao has made history as
India’s first woman to design a State Secretariat. The B.R. Ambedkar

Telangana State Secretariat, an impressive ten lakh square feet,
surpasses the height of the Qutub Minar and Taj Mahal, blending

modern facilities with stunning design.

Architecture as an

Expression of Democracy

T hree years ago, CM K Chandrashekar Rao invited
designs for the new State Secretariat. Ponni and
Oscar G Concessao’s selected design overcame
pandemic challenges, completing the project in
just twenty-six months.
Ponni’s design for the State Secretariat reflects
Telangana’s grandeur and aspirations, blending Eastern
and Western architectural traditions to honor Hyderabadi
heritage. Awarded the Green Gold rating, it features locally
sourced materials and cutting-edge sustainable solutions.
The Planning concept for the New Telangana State

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