Hyderabad, April 25 -- Mall gram panchayat, located in Yacharam Mandal of Telangana's Rangareddy district, has been recognised as a National Best Panchayat for its exemplary efforts in achieving financial independence.

Panchayat Secretary VY Raju received the prestigious Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special Award (ANPSA)-2025 from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations held in Madhubani, Bihar.

The panchayat's innovative revenue-generation strategies have been pivotal to its recognition.

Over the past decade, the Mall gram panchayat improved its house tax collection efficiency from 62.97 percent in 2014-15 to 98.95 percent post-Telangana's formation, amassing Rs 93.36 lakhs in FY 2023-24 alone.

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