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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.
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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.