Telangana Chief Minister Launches Indiramma Saree Distribution for One Crore Women

Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, announced an ambitious plan to distribute one crore Indiramma sarees to eligible women across the state. During the inauguration of this initiative on Wednesday, he emphasised the significance of the sarees being distributed to honour the contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Reddy highlighted Gandhi’s leadership during critical moments in India's history, recalling her role in nationalising banks and implementing the Agricultural Land Ceiling Act, which benefitted the poor. He commended Gandhi as a heroic figure who provided strong leadership during the war with Pakistan.

The Chief Minister outlined his government's commitment to women's welfare and economic upliftment, revealing that Indiramma houses will be allocated in the names of girls and that women will be made owners of up to a thousand buses within the state transport corporation. Moreover, he expressed ambition to turn one crore girls into millionaires through various initiatives.

The saree distribution programme coincides with Indiramma Jayanti, with plans to distribute 65 lakh sarees in the first phase to women in rural areas until December 9. Urban distribution is set to take place from March 1 to 8, coinciding with International Women's Day. Reddy reassured attendees that every girl child would receive a saree and encouraged women leaders and officials to don the Indiramma saree as symbols of dignity and empowerment for young girls.