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Hans India
02-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Groundnut seed registration begins from today
Puttaparthi: Groundnut seed registration for the upcoming Kharif season will commence from June 2 at Rythu Seva Kendras across Sri Sathya Sai district, according to District Agriculture Officer YV Subba Rao. The government has allocated 63,918 quintals of groundnut seeds for the district. Two varieties will be distributed: K-6 and TCGS-1694, priced at Rs 2,790 for a 30 kg bag, with farmers required to pay Rs 1,674 after a 40% subsidy. The Lepakshi variety from Kadiri is priced at Rs 2,460 per bag, with the subsidized farmer share set at Rs1,476. Seed distribution will follow land based eligibility: Up to 0.5 acre – 1 bag, 0.5 to 1 acre – 2 bags, More than 1 acre Maximum of 3 bags, Farmers are encouraged to utilize this opportunity by registering promptly.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Government will provide all support to handicrafts and Kalamkari artisans
Tirupati: While stating that the government is committed to the welfare of artisans, District Collector S Venkateswar assured to extend all required support to the handicrafts and Kalamkari artisans in Tirupati district. The Collector visited the handicrafts and Kalamkari cluster in Madhavamala village near Srikalahasti on Thursday and interacted with artisans on various issues including the problems they were facing like more marketing facility and and better price for the handicrafts produced by them. He also discussed the facilities required for providing them through The Balaji Wood Carving Artisans Mutual Aided Cooperative Society, which is based in the handicrafts cluster. The collector said that Madhavamala wood carving and handicrafts have worldwide recognition revealing the enormous marketing potential. He said that he will discuss with Lepakshi management for increasing the purchase price of the handicrafts and convince the bankers to improve loan facility. The loan facility will be linked with the central government schemes for promotion of handicrafts with subsidies. On the request of the artisans, the Collector said a depot will also be set up in Madhavamala for the storage of raw materials required for wood carvings. He also assured to give priority to artisans to set up their outlets in Dwakra Bazar Exhibitions, set up stalls in airport, shops in Tirumala and in TTD Kalyanamandapams at nominal rents. Immediate measures will also be taken to allot 3 cents of land to eligible artisans for house construction, he added. Srikalahasti RDO Bhanu Prakash Reddy, DRDA PD Shoban Babu, DRDA APD Prabhavati, Tahasildar Bhargavi, MPDO Sowbhagyamma were also present.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Handloom and Textiles tie up with SPA to modernise Lepakshi showrooms across AP
The Department of Handloom and Textiles has proposed to modernise Lepakshi sales centres across the State to effectively showcase the essence of traditional handicrafts. Chairing a review meeting on Friday, Special Chief Secretary (Handloom and Textile) R. P. Sisodia said modern designs for Lepakshi showrooms were being developed in collaboration with the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada. Mr. Sisodia, along with representatives from SPA, reviewed the new designs for various showrooms, including the one being set up in New Delhi. He said these showrooms would reflect Andhra Pradesh's rich history, handicrafts, handlooms and the essence of Telugu culture. He also discussed the designs of a showroom proposed to be established at Rajamahendravaram airport and construction of a new showroom at Tirupati. Mr. Sisodia said though Lepakshi, operated profitably as an organisation, some individual showrooms incurred losses. Interacting with the showroom managers, he directed them to identify the causes for underperformance of their respective units and asked them to strive for profitability. He visited the main exhibition centre at the Lepakshi headquarters, where Managing Director Vishwa briefed him about the origin of artworks and the artisans who created them. Mr. Sisodia emphasised the importance of attractive packaging for effective marketing. Head of the Department of Architecture, SPA, Vijayawada, D. Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, SPA T. Madhava Rao and State-level Lepakshi showroom managers attended the meeting.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Special Secy stresses on modernising APCO, Lepakshi
Vijayawada: Special Chief Secretary (Handlooms and Textiles) RP Sisodia emphasised the need to modernise and transform the APCO and Lepakshi organisations into vibrant, profitable, and globally competitive entities. He presided over a high-level review meeting at the APCO Central Office here. The meeting focused on evaluating the current status and charting a forward-looking strategy for the two AP's flagship institutions dedicated to the promotion of handlooms and handicrafts. Managing Director Viswa Kumar gave a detailed presentation on operations, challenges, and new opportunities for expansion. Sisodia laid out a series of strategic directives, beginning with the integration of all product lines under a single retail roof through unified, multi-brand showrooms. This would enable a consolidated brand identity and a more attractive experience for customers, promoting cross-selling and greater footfall. Sisodia directed the immediate development of a mobile marketing application and a WhatsApp-based marketing strategy to engage customers directly. In order to explore new revenue streams, Sisodia proposed allowing private advertising within showroom spaces, which could be monetised without disrupting retail ambience. A crucial financial reform discussed was the appointment of a single banker to handle all transactions, preferably one that could provide CSR contributions, lower interest rates, and free software for financial and operational management. He also stressed the adoption of a double entry system of accounting to ensure transparency, accuracy, and better financial discipline across departments. To extend the global footprint of Andhra Pradesh's traditional crafts, Sisodia also called for the export of handloom and handicraft products to international markets, especially the United States, where a large Indian Diaspora exists with strong interest in heritage and handmade products. APCO general managers Nageswara Rao and Raja Rao and Lepakshi senior manager Venkateswara Rao also participated.
