The Government of Telangana has issued orders appointing Sri Avinash Mohanty, IPS (2005), as Commissioner of TG SAFE (Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs) in addition to his existing duties. The appointment was formalized through G.O.Rt.No.1135 dated 06-08-2026, issued by the General Administration (Spl.B) Department. The order was signed by Sanjay Jaju, Chief Secretary to Government, in the name of the Governor of Telangana.
According to the government order, Sri Avinash Mohanty was previously posted as Director General, Drugs Control Administration, Telangana in April 2026. The recent appointment follows the establishment of TG SAFE, a unified administration created by merging the Food Safety Department and the Drugs Control Administration. This merger was notified through orders issued by the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department on 04.08.2026.
The newly formed TG SAFE will function as a unified body, with the Commissioner exercising administrative control over both the Food Safety Department and the Drugs Control Administration. However, the statutory powers, functions, and responsibilities vested under the respective Acts and Rules will remain intact. This structure aims to streamline the regulation and monitoring of food safety and drug control in the state.
Sri Avinash Mohanty has also been designated as Commissioner of Food Safety for the State of Telangana. In this capacity, he will exercise powers and perform functions under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Rules 2011 and Regulations 2011 made thereunder. The dual role is designed to ensure coordinated oversight of both food and drug safety standards across Telangana.
The notification regarding the appointment will be published in the extraordinary issue of the Telangana Gazette. The Commissioner of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase, Hyderabad has been requested to publish the notification and send ten copies to the government. Copies of the order have been distributed to various departments, including the Director General of Police, the Accountant General, and all departments of the Secretariat.
