Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana 2026 - Jharkhand Beneficiary List & Check Name

Jharkhand government Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana provides one saree and one dhoti or lungi to poor families at a flat price of ₹10 per piece. Under the scheme, eligible families get these clothes twice a year through Public Distribution System (PDS) shops.

Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs runs this scheme for families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme (JSFSS). For the financial year 2026-27, the department has planned the purchase of 1.32 crore pieces of dhoti, saree and lungi under the scheme.

Jharkhand Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana 2026

Around 60 lakh families in the state are covered under the Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana. Ration card holders get cloth at just ₹10 a piece. The scheme was first introduced by the former UPA government under Chief Minister Hemant Soren in 2014. It was later discontinued by the Raghubar Das led NDA government in 2015.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) had promised to resume the scheme in its assembly poll manifestos. After coming to power, the cabinet committee led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren approved the proposal for the Sona Sobran Saree Dhoti Scheme. The scheme is now extended to families under the NFSA scheme through PDS shops.

Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Scheme 2026 Beneficiary List

The complete list of beneficiaries of Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Scheme is available online on the official website of Jharkhand Aahar Department at this link: https://aahar.jharkhand.gov.in/district-monthly-reports/dealer-lifted-dhoti-saree-report

After visiting this link, you will see the beneficiary list page as below.

In this list, you can click on the name of District, then block name to view the dealer wise number of beneficiaries. You can also check your name in the Jharkhand ration card list to confirm whether your family is covered under the scheme.

Highlights of Sona Sobran Dhoti Sari Yojana 2026

Here are the highlights or an overview of the Sona Sobran Dhoti Sari Yojana 2026

Detail	Information
Name of Scheme	Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Scheme
Launched By	Chief Minister Hemant Soren
What to Get	One Dhoti or One Lungi and One Saree
Major Beneficiaries	BPL Families under NFSA and JSFSS
Number of Beneficiaries	Around 60 Lakh Families
How Many Times in 1 Year	Sarees and Dhotis (Lungis) given twice in a year
Where to Get Sarees / Dhotis	Public Distribution System (PDS) Shops
Cost of Each Cloth Piece	₹10 per piece
Purchase Plan for 2026-27	1.32 crore pieces of dhoti, saree and lungi
Official Website	aahar.jharkhand.gov.in

Who Can Get the Benefit

The scheme covers families that come under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme (JSFSS). Beneficiaries of Grihastha and Antodaya Anna Yojana and Green Ration Card holders are also eligible. The clothes are given twice a year, usually around festivals.

Eligible families can get their dhoti, saree or lungi from the Public Distribution System (PDS) shop located in their village or panchayat. There is no separate online application for this scheme. The distribution is done directly through the ration shops based on the beneficiary list.

Supply Rules Updated for 2026-27

Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs has updated the supply rules for the Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana. Earlier, only companies registered under the Companies Act 1956 or government and semi-government institutions could take part in the supply. Now firms, societies and trusts that meet the minimum eligibility rules can also take part in the supply.

As per the new rules, the bidder must be a single unit and no consortium or joint venture is allowed. The supplier must have a minimum processing capacity of 3,00,000 meters per day. The bid submission date on the GeM portal was extended from 25 July to 29 July 2026. The official procurement notice is available on the Jharkhand government website.

FAQ's

Who is eligible for Sona Sobran Dhoti Saree Yojana?

Families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme are eligible. Beneficiaries of Grihastha and Antodaya Anna Yojana and Green Ration Card holders can also get the benefit.

How much does the cloth cost under this scheme?

Each piece of cloth, whether a dhoti, lungi or saree, is given at a flat rate of ₹10. The clothes are given twice a year.

Where can I get the saree and dhoti?

The saree and dhoti are distributed at the Public Distribution System (PDS) shop located in your village or panchayat. You can check the beneficiary list on the official aahar.jharkhand.gov.in website.