The Government of Telangana has issued official orders appointing the Chairperson and members of the Telangana State Women’s Commission on 11 May 2026 . The appointments were made through G.O.Rt.No.637 issued by the General Administration (General, L&C) Department dated 11 May 2026.
The appointments were made under Section 5 of the Telangana Women’s Commission Act, 1998 . The tenure of the appointment is for 5 Years .

Telangana States Women’s Commission Appointments 2026
The following members have been appointed to the Telangana Women’s Commission:
| Sl.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smt. Gadwal Vijay Laxmi | Chairperson |
| 2 | Smt. Kasoju Sankaramma | Member |
| 3 | Smt. Chityala Swetha | Member |
| 4 | Smt. Shashikala Yadava Reddy | Member |
| 5 | Smt. Sada Laxmi | Member |
| 6 | Smt. N. Radha Bai | Member |
| 7 | Smt. Ujma Ashai Shakira | Member |
According to the order, the Chairperson and members will hold office for a period of five years from the date they assume charge.
Smt. Gadwal Vijay Laxmi , Chairperson :
Gadwal Vijaya Laxmi served as Mayor , GHMC for 5 years from 2021-26 . She we the daughter of K Keshava Rao a prominent leader in Telangana Politics .
Smt. Kasoju Sankaramma , Member
Kasoju Sankaramma is widely known as the mother of Telangana movement martyr Kasoju Srikantha Chary, who sacrificed his life during the Telangana statehood movement.
G.O. Rt. No 637 , GAD Telangana Details
The G.O. details of appointing Chairperson and members of Telangana State Women Commission are as follows .
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| GO Number | G.O.Rt.No.637 |
| Department | General Administration (General, L&C) Department |
| Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Subject | Appointment of Telangana Women’s Commission Chairperson and Members |
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FAQs
Who is the new Chairperson of Telangana Women’s Commission?
Former GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijay Laxmi has been appointed as Chairperson.
Who is Kasoju Sankaramma?
She is the mother of Telangana movement martyr Kasoju Srikantha Chary.
What is the tenure of Telangana Women’s Commission members?
The tenure is five years from the date they assume office.
Which GO was issued for the appointments?
The Telangana Government issued G.O.Rt.No.637 dated 11 May 2026.