What is Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana?
The Bathukamma Sarees Scheme is a popular Telangana state initiative where the government distributes free sarees to women — particularly BPL and ration card holder women — during the Bathukamma festival (the 9-day floral festival of Telangana women, celebrated in September-October). Launched by the BRS government and continued by the Congress government, the scheme distributes high-quality sarees (typically handloom/Pochampally/Gadwal weave sarees worth ₹500-1,000) to crores of women. Distribution point: Ration shops (PDS shops) and designated collection centres across Telangana. Scale: Over 1.5 crore women beneficiaries annually. The scheme also supports Telangana's handloom weaver community — the government bulk-purchases sarees from TSCO (Telangana State Cooperative Textiles Federation) and district-level weaver cooperatives, providing livelihood to over 1 lakh weavers. Women collect sarees at their nearest ration shop with their ration card.
Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Bathukamma Sarees Scheme 2026 — Free Saree for Women on Bathukamma Festival |
| State | Telangana (तेलंगाना) |
| Launched By | Government of Telangana |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | Free handloom saree (Pochampally/Gadwal weave, ₹500-1,000 value) to 1.5 crore women during Bathukamma festival |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.telangana.gov.in |
बतुकम्मा साड़ी योजना — बतुकम्मा त्योहार पर 1.5 करोड़+ महिलाओं को मुफ्त साड़ी। BPL/राशन कार्डधारक महिलाएं। Pochampally/Gadwal हथकरघा साड़ी (₹500-1,000 मूल्य)। राशन दुकान से वितरण। बुनकर समुदाय को भी फायदा।
मुफ्त हथकरघा साड़ी (₹500-1,000) — 1.5 करोड़+ महिलाएं — बतुकम्मा त्योहार पर
తెలంగాణ బతుకమ్మ చీరల పథకం ప్రతి ఏటా బతుకమ్మ పండుగ సందర్భంగా రాష్ట్రంలోని అర్హ మహిళలకు ₹500–₹1,000 విలువగల హ్యాండ్లూమ్ పోచంపల్లి లేదా గద్వాల చీర ఉచితంగా అందిస్తుంది. ఈ పథకం తెలంగాణ సంస్కృతిని, చేతిమగ్గం నేత కళాకారులను ప్రోత్సహించడానికి రూపొందించబడింది. రేషన్ కార్డు ఆధారంగా అర్హత నిర్ధారణ జరుగుతుంది.
📌 फायदा: ₹500–₹1,000 విలువగల హ్యాండ్లూమ్ పోచంపల్లి/గద్వాల చీర ఉచితంగా | బతుకమ్మ పండుగకు ముందు అందజేయబడుతుంది
पात्रता:
తెలంగాణ మహిళలు, రేషన్ కార్డు (BPL/PHH/AAY) లేదా పెన్షన్ కార్డు ధారకులు; వయస్సు 18+.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
రేషన్ కార్డు, ఆధార్ కార్డుతో స్థానిక FPS / పంచాయతీ / MeeSeva కేంద్రంలో నమోదు చేయించుకోండి; చీర ప్రభుత్వ నిర్ణీత పంపిణీ కేంద్రాల ద్వారా అందించబడుతుంది.
Benefits of Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana
✅ Free handloom saree (Pochampally/Gadwal weave, ₹500-1,000 value) to 1.5 crore women during Bathukamma festival
मुफ्त हथकरघा साड़ी (₹500-1,000) — 1.5 करोड़+ महिलाएं — बतुकम्मा त्योहार पर
Who is Eligible for Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana?
- ✓ Women in Telangana with valid ration card (BPL/PHH/AAY card holders)
- ✓ Telangana domicile
- ✓ Collection from assigned ration shop during Bathukamma distribution window
- ✓ One saree per ration card (or per eligible woman member)
Documents Required for Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana
How to Apply for Bathukamma Sarees Scheme Telangana Online?
- 1Go to the scheme's official portal, www.telangana.gov.in
- 2Start a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Work through each section of the form, matching entries to your documents
- 4Attach the requested paperwork (Ration card (PDS smart card), Aadhaar Card, No separate application — automatic for ration card holders)
- 5Verify the preview screen, submit, and write down the acknowledgement ID
- 6Return to the portal later to follow the verification stages
Official Government Portal — Telangana
www.telangana.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Telangana government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 No application needed — collect at ration shop during Bathukamma