Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission has won the Asian Record of Talent Record by organizing a Mega Training Programme to prepare value-added products including decorative items from inorganic waste. 'Upcycling Art', the training programme of Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission was organized as part of the 'Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam Campaign at Fort Maidan, Palakkad on 22 March 2025. A total of 358 Kudumbashree members aged 18 to 65 years were part of the training programme.
The training was conducted using various materials such as plastic bottles, LED bulbs, paper glass, cloth, straws, and glass bottles. The training program was led by 33 people under the leadership of K. Sandhya, Art & Craft Teacher. Those who have now been trained will also be given a second phase of training. After that, they will provide upcycling art training at the block and panchayat levels. The NHG members will also be able to earn income through the sale of the products produced in this way. Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission will provide all kinds of support for the sale.
Raw materials for making value-added products will be purchased from the waste collected by the Haritha Karma Sena members of the district. This also ensures income for the Haritha Karma Sena members.
The training programme was inaugurated by K. Binumol, President, Palakkad District Panchayat. P.K. Chamunni, Vice President, District Panchayat presided over the function. Prameela Sasidharan, Chairperson, Palakkad Municipality was the Special Guest of the function. Priyanka. G IAS, District Collector, Palakkad was the Chief Guest of the function. A. Prem Kumar, President, Erumayoor Grama Panchayat, Saithalavi, District Coordinator, Nava Kerala Mission, Sulochana, Chairperson, Palakkad North Municipality CDS extended their greetings. K.K Chandradas, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission welcomed the gathering and Unnikrishnan, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission delivered the vote of thanks.
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Value Added Products from Waste; Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission launches New Training Programme with Record