The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed Smt. Suchitra Ella, a Padma Bhushan awardee and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, as the Honorary Advisor for Handlooms & Handicrafts Development. This honorary position comes with a Cabinet rank and is valid for an initial period of two years or until the role is deemed unnecessary. The appointment underscores her significant contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation in India, particularly through Bharat Biotech, the maker of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin.
Key Responsibilities in the New Role
As Honorary Advisor, Suchitra Ella will provide strategic guidance to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of Andhra Pradesh’s handloom and handicraft sectors. Her responsibilities include..
