High quality uniforms, shoes, bags for school students from this year

As part of a major initiative to improve educational infrastructure and student welfare, the government is all set to provide high-quality uniforms, shoes, school bags and other essential items to students of government schools, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), BC, SC, ST and minority residential schools across Telangana.

Under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s direction, the uniform fabric is being sourced from reputed manufacturers like Mafatlal for the first time, ensuring durability and better standards comparable to those available in corporate schools.

A total of 2.97 million meters of fabric was procured to provide two sets of uniforms to nearly 27 million students. Of this, Mafatlal will supply 2.41 million meters while Telangana State Cooperative Society (TGSCO) will provide 55.32 million meters, with the total expenditure on uniforms and student kits touching ₹687.78 million.

Students will receive uniforms in light blue, navy blue, white, maroon and maroon. Day scholars will wear light blue tops with dark blue bottoms, while residential school students will be given maroon tops and maroon bottoms.

The responsibility of sewing the uniforms was given to women’s self-help groups (SHGs). With a daily sewing capacity of 75,000 to one lakh uniforms, these groups will be paid ₹75 per uniform. This initiative is expected to generate more than ₹ 40 crore in revenue for women SHGs across the state.

For the first time in the state’s history, government school students will be given comprehensive kits that include uniforms, white shoes and socks. Previously, footwear was only provided to students in BC residential schools.

Students of BC, SC, ST and Minority Residential Schools, KGBV and City Residential Schools will be provided with complete kits containing belts, identity cards, ties, school bags, shoes with socks, bedding, suitcases, PT dresses, night shirts and tracksuits.

To support the handloom sector, the government has allocated 25 to 30% of contracts for uniforms and bedding to TGSCO. These include approximately 56 million meters of uniform fabric, 6.49 million blankets, three million sheets and 2.29 million carpets. Similarly, the order of neckties, belts and ID cards has been entrusted to Telangana Leather Industries Promotion Corporation (TGLIPC) which generates income for them.

Officials said a new centralized procurement system was introduced to eliminate irregularities. Previously, individual departments and residential institutions procured supplies separately.

Published – 14 Jun 2026 21:14 IST