A department release said government had incurred an expenditure of Rs 6.9 crore to procure the garments and distribute them to the beneficiaries.
As many as 1,01,300 men and 1,08,200 women are covered under the scheme.
The department launched the scheme in Thelarshpet village.
Garments would be distributed simultaneously from tomorrow in other segments, the release said.
Ministers and legislators were among those present at the venue.