Why it is in the news
Telangana's free sewing machine scheme for Backward Classes (BC) women has drawn about 4.80 lakh applications, as reported on 5 October 2026.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 10. Policies of Telangana State; 12. Social Exclusion: Rights issues such as Gender, Caste, Tribe, Disability etc. and inclusive policies. Groups 2–4: BC welfare schemes in Telangana.