An innovative idea was implemented under the leadership of Kudumbashree in the enterprise sector at the Payyanur Municipality of Kannur district of Kerala. The first women security team of NULM/ Kudumbashree was formed in Payyannur under the leadership of Kudumbashree CDS and Payyannur Municipality. It was on realizing that there exists many opportunities for women in this sector, that the team decided to implement this novel idea as part of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission NULM) programme under the leadership of Kudumbashree CDS. At first, as part of forming women security team, the Payyanur team invited applications from those candidates would be interested, if such job opportunities would be evolved. Kudumbashree women welcomed the concept wholeheartedly and a total of 50 applications were received expressing their willingness. Out of the 50 women who applied, 35 were selected and were given two days training. 28 of them were given special uniform and the team was setup. The initiative aims at providing security services in enterprise model. Women security team will be for hire, for surveillance, traffic control and security purposes at auditoriums, shops, marriage functions, trade fairs and other functions.
Within one week of the launch, the team received 3 notable opportunities. The team is all set to extend their services not only in Payyanur Municipality, but also for programmes which would be held all across Kannur district. They will work as security personnel for one or two days as per the need of the client. They are also willing to work as a regular women security personnel at any institutions during day time. The NULM team of Kudumbashree aims at commencing similar enterprises at urban areas where there’s opportunity. The initiative would be the part of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) programme. Kudumbashree Mission is the nodal agency for implementing the centrally designed programme, National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in Kerala.
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