Indiramma sarees will be distributed in two phases. In the first phase, sarees will be distributed in villages till December 9. In the Second phase, between March 1 and 8 in Urban areas
CM appeals to women Ministers and MLAs to wear Indiramma sarees and become brand ambassadors
The People’s Government launched several women’s empowerment schemes
CM recalls former PM Indira Gandhi’s services to the country
CM Revanth Reddy speaks at the launch of saree distribution at the Indira Gandhi statue on the former PM’s birth anniversary today.
HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 19, 2025: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the People’s Government launched ” One crore sarees distribution to one crore women ” as part of the women’s empowerment in the state.
Launching Indiramma saree distribution on the occasion of former PM Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said that the sarees will be distributed to eligible women in two phases.
In view of consuming more time for weaving the sarees, the CM said that Indiramma sarees will be distributed in two phases. All women in villages will get sarees in the first phase which is being completed by December 9. In the second phase, the sarees will be distributed to women in urban areas from March 1 to 8 on International Women’s Day. About 65 lakh sarees will be distributed in the phase alone, the CM clarified.
CM Revanth Reddy appealed to women Ministers in his cabinet and MLAs to wear Indiramma sarees and become brand ambassadors. The Chief Minister stressed that every woman legislator should wear Indiramma sarees and display the self-respect of the women’s community.
Stating that the People’s Government launched a slew of women empowerment schemes with the inspiration of Indira Gandhi, CM Revanth Reddy said that women groups are encouraged to open petrol pump outlets, leased 1000 buses from self-help groups for TGSRTC, granted Indiramma Houses in the name of women, priority to women empowerment in the politics and also targeted to promote one crore women as Millionaires. “Now, we are also honouring women by distributing sarees on the occasion of Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary”, the CM remarked.
Recalling the yeoman services rendered by Indira Gandhi to the country, CM Revanth Reddy said that the woman Prime Minister took the cudgels when the country was facing a political vacuum.
Indira Gandhi worked hard to fulfil the aspirations of Dr Br Ambedkar and also played a key role in the nationalization of banks, introducing the Agricultural Land Ceiling Act, distribution of lands to the poor and construction of houses for the poor.
The Chief Minister praised Indira Gandhi for introducing revolutionary reforms during her regime. It was Indira Gandhi who stood strong during – Pakistan war and safeguarded India. The former PM was also credited for providing strong leadership to the country.
