In the 'Ooru Sangamam' ( Meeting of Hamlets) of Kudumbashree, it was decided to provide livelihood to a hundred families in Edamalakudy Gram Panchayat this year. The 'Ooru Sangamam' which was attended by members from various hamlets, was notable for its discussions on new initiatives including branding of black pepper and cardamom, the main agricultural products of Edamalakudy.
It has been decided to ensure a source of income for 100 members of Kanana Panchayat as part of the K-LIFT (Kudumbashree Livelihood Initiative For Transformation) project launched by Kudumbashree with the aim of providing livelihood to three lakh NHG members in the state this year. The panchayat provides employment to the residents in the areas of animal husbandry, agriculture related activities, sewing unit, small shop, bamboo products, collection and marketing of forest resources etc.
Breeding of indigenous breeds of goats and poultry will be promoted with emphasis on animal husbandry. Fish farming facilities will be developed. The scheme will be implemented as soon as possible considering the applications already received from the villagers for starting various initiatives.
Edamalakudy, which was the first ward of Munnar gram panchayat in Devikulam block, was formed as the only tribal panchayat in Kerala on 1 November 2010. Kudumbashree's activities had reached there even before that. After making it a special panchayat, the activities became more active. Kudumbashree has now accommodated all families in 36 NHG groups.
As a part of the NRLM project, hamlet level activities are being implemented in a more planned and systematic manner by appointing animators from the hamlets itself. The CDS office has also started functioning at Society Hamlet which has helped in revitalizing the activities. Twenty resident animators are woering based in the CDS office.
Ms. Amaravathi, CDS chairperson presided over the meeting held at the panchayat office. Shri. Mohandas, Vice President,
Grama Panchayath inaugurated the event. Shri. Nafih Muhammad, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbasree delivered the keynote address and Shri. Manoj, State Tribal Program Officer, Kudumbasree inaugurated the project. Ms. Sharika, State Assistant Program Manager and Shri. Biju Joseph, District Programme Manager spoke at the function. Ms. Supriya, Animator welcomed the gathering and Shri. Sarath, Animator delivered the vote of thanks. In addition to Kudumbashree members, Oorumooppans heads of the hamlets), youth club representatives, animators etc. participated in the meeting.
The society also organized special hamlet level meetings at Society Kudi, Shedukudi, Idaliparakudi and Ambalapadi Kudi in connection with the meeting. Ms.Amaravathi, Chairperson, Ms.Saritha, Animator, Shedukud
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K-LIFT : Kudumbashree to arrange livelihood for 100 families at Edamalakkudy