The first meeting of the reconstituted Group of Ministers on Telengana was held in New Delhi this morning to expedite the process of creation of a separate state bifurcating Andhra Pradesh. The GoM was chaired by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, V. Narayanasamy, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh were also among the ministers who attended the meeting.

The terms of reference for the GoM involve determining the boundaries of the new state of Telangana and the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh with reference to electoral constituencies, judicial and statutory bodies, and other administrative units. Legal and administrative measures required were also discussed to ensure that both the state governments can function efficiently from Hyderabad as the common capital for 10 years.

The GOM also looked into the special needs of the backward regions and districts of both the states. Law and order, safety and security of all residents and ensuring peace and harmony in all regions and districts consequent to the formation of the state of Telangana were discussed in the meeting.