Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Telangana Government to Distribute 64 Lakh Saris on Indira Gandhi's Birthday
Imagine the Telangana government wants to give a gift to many women who work together in groups, called self-help groups.
These gifts are special saris, which are like beautiful dresses worn by women in India.
They are giving these gifts on November 19th, which is a special day because it's the birthday of a former leader named Indira Gandhi.
Each woman will get two saris.
This is a new plan called 'Indiramma Saris'.
The government hopes this will help the people who make clothes by hand and also make women voters happy before some upcoming elections.
The saris are made by weavers in different towns in Telangana.
Telangana government to distribute 64 lakh saris to women self-help group members on November 19.
The scheme, 'Indiramma Saris,' replaces the previous 'Bathukamma Saris' scheme.
Each beneficiary will receive two saris.
The distribution was delayed due to election codes of conduct and bye-polls.
The government aims to support the handloom sector and appeal to women voters with this initiative.
- Who
- The Telangana government, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Distribution of 'Indiramma Saris' to over 64 lakh women self-help group members
- When
- November 19, coinciding with Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary
- Where
- Across Telangana
- Why
- To fulfill a promise to women self-help group members, promote the handloom sector, and connect with women voters.
- Scheme Name
- Indiramma Saris
- Beneficiaries
- Over 64 lakh women self-help group members
- Distribution Date
- November 19
- Items Distributed
- Two saris per woman
- Cost Per Sari
- ₹480
- Production Districts
- Rajanna-Sircilla, Karimnagar, and Hanumakonda