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17 July 2026

Andhra Pradesh handloom exports to U.S.

This topic serves as a practical example of export promotion, the role of the Indian diaspora in economic development, and efforts to improve supply chain efficiency in the handloom sector, though it is too specific to be a direct exam question.

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Notes

  • Andhra Pradesh State Textile Development Corporation has entered into a joint venture with India Fashions Incorporated Limited, a firm based in the U.S. owned by Indian citizens.
  • The initiative aims to export Rs. 1 crore worth of handloom goods, specifically shirts and other materials, to the U.S. market by October.
  • The venture involves a supply agreement with the U.S. departmental store chain, Sears.
  • The business model is designed to eliminate middlemen in the export process.
  • Capital for the joint venture is partially sourced from Telugu-speaking Indian citizens residing in the U.S.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of state-level textile development corporations in promoting indigenous handloom exports. How can public-private partnerships help in integrating traditional Indian crafts into global supply chains? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The initiative to export handloom products to the U.S. through a joint sector company aims primarily to achieve which of the following?

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