The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing to create more employment opportunities for women folk in the state. This was stated by Industries Minister N. Amaranatha Reddy while addressing an event recently.
Reddy was interacting with the Self Help Groups (SHGs) at the Indira Priyadarshini Auditorium of Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam in Tirupati, when he made the statement. At least 500 sewing machines were distributed to women beneficiaries at the event.
The proposed textile policy would be discussed in next Cabinet meeting, informed minister.
According to the minister, the state government is considering offering a stipend of Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000 and wages of Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,750 to women working in an industry or groups, under the proposed textile policy.
It also has provision to offer an incentive of 45 per cent to women entrepreneurs interested in making investment in textile sector in the state. Additionally, another host of benefits would also be given to women business person in the state.
Andhra Pradesh has been focusing on the textile manufacturing sector with an aim to enhance productivity and efficiency by attracting integrated textile units. In March this year, the state government had inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arvind Ltd., the leading denim manufacturer in India and the fourth-largest producer and exporter of denim in the world.
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