Despite revenues being severely hit due to the pandemic, the has decided to go ahead with itsBathukamma sari distribution schemethis year too. So far, TRS governments have spent around Rs 1,200 crore on the scheme since its launch in 2017.
Continuing the scheme this year, the state has already placed orders for one croresarisworth around Rs 350 crore with power looms in Sircilla and other districts. However, production of saris has been affected due to the second wave of the pandemic as many workers went back to their villages and states fearing infection. Textiles department officials informed that workers have started coming back as the number of Covid-19 cases are receding.