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Handloom Industry

By nidsitis

  • Dharmavaram Sarees Origin

    120 years ago, silk was hand woven by the people into colourful sarees to able to drape around themselves.
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    Handloom Industry in Andhra Pradesh.

  • Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited. (APCO)

    It was established to purchase raw materials, appliances, tools and machinery. Also, to arrange for the training of weavers.

  • A dip in the sales of the handlooms

    A quantum fall in the procurement and sales activities of the APCO.

  • APCO society reaches a pinnacle of Rs.137.30 crores

    This happened despite severe competition from mill/mate and powerloom products.

  • Accumulated loss of Rs. 101.34 crores

    A loss of Rs. 101.34 crores was experienced by APCO society, probably due to the powerlooms.

  • Integrated handloom cluster development scheme launched.

    The government of India through this scheme has proposed to develop 20 handloom clusters throughout the country.

  • High debt and death.

    Lack of governmental support the weavers claim is leading to high debt and death.