Apco employees to get 2022 PRC benefits
Apco managing director Vishwam Manoharan said that the board endorsed several strategic decisions for the institution's progress. Among these, an action plan will be formulated based on a comprehensive report by the Indian Institute of Management, which conducted a study on Apco's operations.
In a bid to boost sales and reach, Manoharan announced plans to modernise Apco's website to promote global sales. He also stated that products from both Apco and Lepakshi (another state-run handicrafts emporium) would be made available in each other's showrooms, an initiative welcomed by the board. Additionally, it was resolved to release pending dues to cooperative societies.
G Rekha Rani, commissioner for handlooms and textiles, reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring better wages for handloom workers.
NABARD AGM Milind Chousalkar, Apcob CGM Narra Venkat Ratnam, NCDC regional director Goswami, and industries department deputy secretary Neetla Veera Vijaya Kumari (who joined online) and others took part in the meeting.
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