Andhra Pradesh Handlooms Weavers Cooperative Society to implement 2022 PRC recommendations for its employees
The decision was taken at a governing body meeting held at the APCO central office in Vijayawada on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Special Chief Secretary, Handlooms and Textiles Department, R.P. Sisodia. The board discussed several key issues related to the development of handloom workers and approved vital proposals.
Mr. Sisodia said despite financial challenges faced by APCO, the institution was focused on developing a comprehensive action plan for its growth, while addressing aspirations of the employees. The board's decision to revise salaries would benefit APCO's permanent employees. Additionally, the board approved a proposal allowing the employees to monetise 15 days of earned leave annually.
The Managing Director of APCO, Vishwa Manoharan, said the board had endorsed several strategic decisions for the APCO's progress. It was decided to formulate an action plan based on a report by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), which conducted a study on APCO's operations. It was also decided to release pending dues to cooperative societies, informed Mr. Manoharan and announced plans to modernise APCO's website to promote global sales. He said products from APCO and Lepakshi would be made available in both institutions' showrooms.
Commissioner for Handlooms and Textiles G. Rekha Rani said the government was committed to ensuring better wages for handloom workers.
Members of the governing body, including NABARD Assistant General Manager Milind Chousalkar, APCOB Chief General Manager Narra Venkat Ratnam, Regional Director of National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Snehangshu Goswami and Industries Department Deputy Secretary N. Veera Vijaya Kumari attended the meeting in online mode. APCO officials including General Manager Nageswara Rao, Assistant General Managers Harikrishna, Benhar and Sai Babu and others were also present.
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