CM Revanth Unveils New Indiramma Saris For Bathukamma This Year
Breaking from the BRS regime’s practice of repeating colours and designs of Bathukamma saris, the Congress government has decided to change the sari colours and designs annually.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy unveiled the new Indiramma sari designs at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The state government this year will distribute parrot green saris to one crore women across Telangana for free during November-December 2026.
Last year, the state had distributed blue-coloured saris, and this year the colour was parrot green with a maroon border. Breaking from the BRS regime’s practice of repeating colours and designs of Bathukamma saris, the Congress government has decided to change the sari colours and designs annually. The move aims to bring variety to the flagship free sari distribution scheme for women.
In the review meeting held today regarding empowering women belonging to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the state, the Chief Minister announced several key decisions. He directed officials to formulate comprehensive plans to establish "Mahila Shakti Super Bazars"- a corporate-style retail outlet in all constituency headquarters, to facilitate the economic growth of women's groups.
In addition to the Indira Mahila Shakti Super Bazaars, the Chief Minister directed District Collectors to prepare proposals for the construction of rice mills and warehouses in every Mandal, to be operated under the aegis of the Self-Help Groups. He clarified that the government would assume the responsibility of facilitating the necessary bank loans for these projects.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers Dasari Anasuya ( Seethakka) and Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, along with senior government officials, participated in the meeting.