Women hostels run by Kudumbashree women are being a boon to many. In addition to the four women hostels functioning in Kozhikode, two hostels were launched at Thrissur and Tirurangadi recently. Adithi Homes is opened at Porkalam near Thrissur and Laya Vanitha Hostel is opened in Tirurangadi. The Hostel opened in Thrissur could accommodate 20 to 25 persons. The hostel is functioning under the leadership of Porkulam Ward 8 CDS. Smt. Beena Baburaj, Smt. Fathima Khalid, Smt. Nazla Khalid are the women behind the venture. The Laya Vanitha Hostel opened at Tirurangadi can accomodate upto 12 women. The hostel at Tirurangadi is set up with the help of the centrally designed programme National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM).
The hostels run by Kudumbashree CDS are of high demand in Kozhikode city. Located at Francis road, near fourth platform of Kozhikode Railway station, the 'Rail view' women's hostel which have 33 rooms, including single, double and triple rooms provide the state of the art facilities like free WiFi, CCTV, recreation club, library and reading room, laundry, conference hall, counselling centre etc. The all-women management which provide online booking facility, has also made arrangements to accommodate women working on late night shifts. The counselling centre at the hostel which provide free counselling for women and children and the 'Railway tasty corner' food court which serve tasty food are also accessible to the public as well. Rail view is the fourth hostel started by Kudumbashree CDS. Smt. P.P Sheeja and Smt. V. Pushpalatha, Smt. Savithri, officer bearers of Kozhikode Corporation Kudumbashree CDS North are in charge if the the 'Railview' Hostel.
The first in the series, 'Feminara' Womens Hostel was started at Gujarathi street in 2014, which was an instant hit. Following its success, 'Fly Sky' Hostel and 'She Homes' Hostel were started at Govindapuram and Parayancheri respectively. The demand for women's hostels rise during entrance examinations and other tests. The hostels provide all the modern facilities for a comfortable stay in affordable price, had became a second home for its inhabitants. Kudumbashree Hostels are being boon to many women who are staying away from their homes!
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