Bathukamma Saree Scheme Telangana — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Bathukamma Saree Scheme Telangana

बथुकम्मा साड़ी योजना (तेलंगाना)

Department of Women Development and Child Welfare, Telangana

💰 Benefit: 1 free saree per year for women on Bathukamma festival

iAbout This Scheme

Free saree distribution to women in Telangana before the Bathukamma festival (Dussehra season), celebrating Telangana culture and providing every eligible woman a Pochampally/Ikkat silk-cotton saree.

🎁Key Benefits

One free Bathukamma saree (Pochampally/Ikkat or cotton saree) per year
Distributed through ration card shops or dedicated distribution centres
Celebrates Telangana cultural identity
Covers all White/Pink ration card women

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Women in households with White/Pink ration card
2
One saree per adult woman in the household
3
Must be a Telangana resident

Gender

female

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📝How to Apply

Check Distribution Centre

Before Bathukamma festival, check your ward or gram panchayat for distribution date and location.

Visit Distribution Centre

Carry ration card and Aadhaar to the distribution centre.

Biometric Verification

Authenticate via Aadhaar/biometric and collect your free saree.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

When is the distribution done?

Distribution typically occurs 2–3 weeks before Bathukamma (Navaratri/Dussehra period, September–October).

Can women from APL families get the saree?

Currently only White/Pink (BPL) ration card holders are eligible. APL eligibility may vary by year.

Required Documents

White/Pink Ration Card
Aadhaar Card

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

White/Pink Ration Card
Aadhaar Card

Bathukamma Saree Scheme Telangana

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📝How to Apply

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