What do you get under Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
One dhoti or lungi for ₹10 and one saree for ₹10, twice a year, from your ration shop.
Benefit as listed on the district scheme page dated 26 June 2025. Exact distribution months are set by the department each year.
Who is eligible for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
- Families with a priority household (pink) or Antyodaya (yellow) ration card, and green ration card holders of the state food security scheme.
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- Distribution is recorded on the ration shop’s e-POS machine, so the card member’s Aadhaar authentication is needed.
Documents needed for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree
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How to apply for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree
- No form. Collect the dhoti or lungi and saree at your village or panchayat PDS (ration) shop when distribution is announced, paying ₹10 each.
How to check Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree status
- Ask your ration dealer, or see the Dhoti Saree Distribution report on aahar.jharkhand.gov.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
Families with a priority household (pink) or Antyodaya (yellow) ration card, and green ration card holders of the state food security scheme.
How much do I get under Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
One dhoti or lungi for ₹10 and one saree for ₹10, twice a year, from your ration shop. Benefit as listed on the district scheme page dated 26 June 2025. Exact distribution months are set by the department each year.
What documents do I need for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number).
How do I apply for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
No form. Collect the dhoti or lungi and saree at your village or panchayat PDS (ration) shop when distribution is announced, paying ₹10 each. Official site: https://seraikela.nic.in/scheme/sona-sobran-dhoti-saari-vitran-yojna/
How do I check Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree status?
Ask your ration dealer, or see the Dhoti Saree Distribution report on aahar.jharkhand.gov.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much do I pay for the dhoti and saree?
₹10 for a dhoti or lungi and ₹10 for a saree.
How often is it given?
Twice a year, at the ration shop.
Official sources
- Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saari Vitran Yojna, District Seraikela-Kharsawan (NIC), Govt of Jharkhand
- Aahar PDS portal (dhoti-saree distribution reports), Food Department, Govt of Jharkhand
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.