East Godavari is a district in the Coastal Andhra region of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It consists of hills in the north west and fertile plains in the central part and towards the east. The plains are drained by Godavari river and its landscape is filled with evergreen paddy fields all along the delta. This district is referred as the green belt of Andhra due to its greenery spread all around.

Located in this district is the Producer Organization, Godavari Women Weavers’ Services Producer Company. Fine count cottons in Kuppadam, Jamdani, Buta, Dobby, Jacquard and Checks/Stripes are woven by  more than 370 women weavers, the members of this Producer Organization. Saris, dupattas and fabrics are the main products. It was such a joy to see women from the rural parts of India having very modest backgrounds being so enthusiastic about their work and learnings. The discussions that we had were so lively despite the language barrier which proved that nothing can stop you from meeting your goals if you carry a positive attitude with the determination to succeed!