AI SummaryTelangana government's Nethanna Bima Scheme provides ₹5 lakh insurance cover to handloom and powerloom weavers in the state. In 2026, the scheme is being implemented as Nethanna Bhadratha by the Handlooms and Textiles department, and applications are accepted at the department offices in all districts of Telangana.
Nethanna Bima Scheme was launched on 7 August 2022 on National Handloom Day. Around 80,000 weaver families are covered under this insurance plan, and the full premium is paid by the state government to Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
About Nethanna Bima Scheme 2026
Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao launched the Nethanna Bima scheme on National Handloom Day in 2022. At the launch, he said the Telangana government has been working for the welfare of weavers through a number of schemes, and Nethanna Bima is one of its kind in the country. The then Handlooms Minister KT Rama Rao also appealed to the central government to withdraw GST on handlooms.
The scheme gives economic assurance to handloom and powerloom weaver families. If an eligible weaver dies due to natural or accidental reasons, ₹5 lakh is deposited into the nominee's account within 10 days of the claim. The scheme is on par with Rythu Bima, which covers farmers in the state.
₹5 Lakh Insurance Cover to Weavers in Telangana
Nethanna Bima Scheme provides ₹5 lakh insurance cover to the families of weavers in case of the unfortunate demise of an eligible weaver. This amount is paid to the nominee's account, giving financial safety to the family of the weaver. The cover is available without any contribution from the weaver.
The Telangana government runs the scheme in association with LIC of India. The Handlooms and Textiles department is the main department for the implementation of the scheme. The annual premium of the eligible weavers is paid fully by the government on their behalf, so weavers do not have to pay anything from their pocket.
Eligibility for Nethanna Bima Scheme
Handloom weavers who run handloom looms and powerloom workers are eligible for the scheme. Workers in the allied sectors of the textile industry can also join. This includes workers doing dyeing, designing, warping, winding, sizing, wiping, rolling (gumming), drawing and bleaching work.
How to Apply for Nethanna Bima Scheme 2026
Applications for the scheme in 2026 are accepted at the Handlooms and Textiles department offices in all districts of Telangana. The process is simple and is explained below.
STEP 1 - Visit the Handlooms and Textiles department office in your district with your identity card and required documents.
STEP 2 - Get the application form for the Nethanna Bhadratha group insurance scheme and fill in the details correctly.
STEP 3 - Submit the form along with the required documents before the last date announced by the department. In the August 2026 round, applications were accepted till the 18th of the month.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nethanna Bima Scheme (Nethanna Bhadratha) |
| Launched By | Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao |
| Launch Date | 7 August 2022 |
| Eligible People | Handloom and powerloom weavers in Telangana |
| Benefit Amount | ₹5 lakh insurance cover |
| Premium | Paid fully by the state government |
| Main Department | Handlooms and Textiles department |
| Application Mode | Offline at department offices in all districts |
Eligible People under Nethanna Bima Scheme
There are around 1 lakh weavers working in the handloom and textile industry in Telangana. The state government has decided to give ₹5 lakh to their nominees if they die. Around 80,000 weaver families are expected to benefit from this insurance plan.
In India, National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August every year to recognise the contributions of handloom weavers. The first National Handloom Day was organised in 2015 in Chennai.
For details of other weaver welfare schemes in Telangana, check the TS Chenetha Bima Scheme and the Indiramma Kutumba Jeevitha Bima Pathakam.
FAQ's
Is Nethanna Bima Scheme still running in 2026?
Yes. The scheme is being implemented as Nethanna Bhadratha by the Handlooms and Textiles department in 2026. Applications are accepted at the department offices in all districts of Telangana.
How much insurance cover does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides ₹5 lakh insurance cover to the family of an eligible weaver in case of natural or accidental death.
Do weavers have to pay any premium?
No. The full premium is paid by the Telangana government to LIC of India on behalf of the weavers.
Who is eligible for Nethanna Bima Scheme?
Handloom weavers, powerloom workers and workers in allied textile sectors such as dyeing, designing, warping, winding, sizing, bleaching and similar work are eligible.
For official updates, visit the Telangana State Portal. More details about the launch were reported by LiveMint.