Food service Unit from Attappady and Transgender unit from Ernakulam received special recognition for its efforts in taking towards their social and economic empowerment. The Chaithanya Cafe Unit from Dhaivagund Hamlet of Attappady, Palakkad and Lakshya Juice Corner from Ernakulam bagged the Special Mention Awards during the Valedictory function of the Aajeevika Mela which was held at India Gate Lawns, New Delhi from 10-23 October 2019. The Vanasundari Chicken, the exclusive dish prepared by the cafe had won special mention at the Aajeevika Saras mela.
The Aajeevika India Food Court was organised under the leadership of Ministry of Rural Development, National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Kudumbashree gave leadership to the India Food Court aiming at bringing different flavours of India under one umbrella, extend training to the first generation of selected rural entrepreneurs and mould the next generation of entrepreneurs through them, equip the entrepreneurs with knowledge, and self confidence to take part in big trade fairs and help them earn better income.
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