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The Telangana government in India is set to distribute one crore (ten million) free saris to eligible women across the state, starting November 19, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is launching the “Indiramma saris scheme,” ensuring all eligible women are covered. The saris, woven by weavers from Sircilla, will be distributed in two phases, prioritizing rural areas first with a December 9 deadline, followed by urban areas in early March. The Chief Minister emphasized quality control, transparency through technology, and constant monitoring of the scheme. The launch includes paying tributes to Indira Gandhi and a video conference with rural women.

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Telangana Launches Mass Sari Distribution Program for Women

Hyderabad, India – November 18, 2025 – The Telangana government is launching a massive initiative to distribute one crore (ten million) free saris to eligible women across the state, beginning tomorrow, November 19th, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy formally announced the “Indiramma saris scheme” today, pledging to ensure all eligible women are included in the program.

During a review meeting with senior officials, Reddy emphasized the importance of the initiative and the need for smooth implementation. Saris woven by local weavers from Sircilla will be distributed, supporting the regional textile industry.

Due to the sheer scale of the undertaking, the distribution will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will prioritize rural areas, aiming to complete distribution by December 9th. The second phase will focus on urban areas, scheduled for the first week of March.

The Chief Minister stressed the importance of maintaining high quality standards for the saris and implementing technological solutions to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the distribution process. Constant monitoring will be in place until the scheme’s completion.

Reddy will formally launch the program tomorrow with tributes to Indira Gandhi, followed by a video conference with rural women from the Secretariat. Ministers, MLAs, and MLCs have been directed to attend the video conference from their respective district collectorates. The Indiramma saris scheme marks a significant welfare initiative by the Telangana government, aimed at empowering women across the state.

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