Charles
Stephen, Where is "AP" ... Is it an abbrev for a country, a city, etc. Charles

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Carpet making was introduced in India during the Mogul era. Even though the Kashmiri carpets are world famous for their fine quality, India also is known for its durries and coir mats. The carpet making industry in India is in Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. As on 31-12-1998 there were 2066 Large and Medium Industries with an investment of Rs. 33,922.00 crores, providing employment to 6.56 lakh persons. Some of the major sectors include Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizers, Marine Products, Plastics, Cement, Chemicals, Sugars, Cotton Yarn and Engineering. Since the introduction of the liberalised Industrial Policy by the Government of India in 1991, till the end of September, 1998, the State has received 3,046 new investment proposals involving an investment of Rs.1,07,969.78 crores and employment potential of 5.26 lakhs. The State ranks second in the country in terms of attracting new investments. Till the end of December, 1998, 1,269 units gone into production with an investment of Rs.14,114.83 crores providing employment to 1,87,148 persons. In order to speed up the decision making process, the State Investment Promotion Board has been functioning under the Chairmanship of the Chief Minister. The Board meets once in a month to clear bottlenecks in project implementation and to take policy decisions required to promote investments in the State.

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Friend , may be the following links are useful to you : 1. www.aponline.gov.in › Home › AP Fact File › History and Culture 2. www.sriaurobindosociety.org.in/subnav/pondy.htm 3. members.fortunecity.com/talavagu/shistory1.html 4. Following information is present on India mart . Andhra Cottage Industries established in 1982. Andhra Cottage Industries are one of the Trader of all kinds of Cleaning products. which includes Ropes, Niwars Brooms and Brushes. We have made a continuous improvement in the supply of various genuine and trusted qualityCleaning products. To meet the ever increasing market requirements. Major Marketing Area is over all India. Company Name: Andhra Cottage Industries Contact Person:Mr. Kesavan Telephone: +(91)-(878)-2243217 / 2249081 Mobile / Cell Phone:+(91)-9822292572 Address: No. 2-5-90, Prakasham Gunj, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh - 505 001 (India)