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Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission's 'Ithal' Product Fair a hit among techies

Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission's 'Ithal' Product Fair was a big hit among the techies. The 'Ithal Trade Fair', which provided a marketing opportunity for the products including notebooks, pens and file folders prepared by the beneficiaries and their parents of BUDS Institutions under the Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission, was well received by the techies. A total turnover of Rs.8100 was generated through the fest organized at Tata Elxsi in Kinfra Park.

Products from 14 BUDS Institutions were brought for sale at the fair. The techies wholeheartedly support this cause by purchasing these products from the Ithal brand. The products prepared by the differently abled and parents of BUDS Institutions in the district were launched under the 'Ithal' brand from 2022 onwards.

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Kudumbashree makes cricket fans happy with food despite the rain at Greenfield Stadium

Kudumbashree made the cricket fans happy with the food, despite the rain that became the villain in all the warm-up matches at the Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram for the One Day World Cup Cricket Tournament hosted by India. During the cricket warm-up matches organized at the Greenfield Stadium, five Kudumbashree units prepared food for the spectators and earned an income of Rs.1,95,210.

Under the leadership of Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission, Kudumbashree units namely Prathyasha, Sreeshailam, Samjees, Cafe Shree and Shruti prepared food for the spectators. Rs 23,000 was recorded from the New Zealand- South Africa Match and Rs 1,72,210 was recorded from the India-Netherland Match which was abandoned due to rain.

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Samagra- Special Employment Scheme for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) launched

Samagra- Special Employment Scheme organized by Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission for Person With Disabilities was launched. Dr R. Bindu, Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, Government of Kerala officially inaugurated the scheme during the function held at Govt. Women's Polytechnic College, Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram on 15 September 2023.

Samagra is the project implemented by the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission in collaboration with the Department of Social Justice with the aim of ensuring the participation of the disabled community in the field of knowledge work. The objective of the project is to provide employment through skill training by examining the upliftment of the disabled community and the consideration of employment opportunities.

The services provided by the mission include skill training, career counselling, personality development training, English score test and robotic interview. Job seekers who register on the Digital Workforce Management System (DWMS) website and complete training provided by the Mission are assured employment through special job fairs.

Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission seeks to find those who are interested in academic careers and have an educational qualification of Plus Two or above and provide them with employment opportunities suitable to their aptitude, interest and qualifications. Kudumbashree Mission implements the project at the field level. Employment is ensured for those job seekers who complete the training extended by the mission after registering in Digital Workforce Management System (DWMS).

Knowledge Economy Mission Director Dr. P.S. Sreekala, K - Disc Member Secretary Dr. P.V. Unnikrishnan, Chairperson Disability Welfare Corporation Adv. Jaya Dali MV, KKEM State Program Manager Dr. C. Madhusoodhanan, Principal, Government Women's Polytechnic, Beena. S also participated. A special job fair organized for differently-abled candidates in conjunction with the inauguration saw 98 candidates participate in interviews and 65 shortlisted candidates.

Dr. P. S Sreekala, Director, Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, Dr. P.. V Unnikrishnan, Member Secretary. K-DISC, Adv. Jayadaly M.V, Chairperson, The Kerala State Handicapped Persons’ Welfare Corporation, Dr. C Madhusoodhanan, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree Knowledge Economy Mission and Ms. Beena S, Principal, Govt. Women's Polytechnic College took part in the programme. 98 candidates attended the interviews and 65 candidates were short listed in the Special Job Mela organized for Persons With Disabilities in connection with the inaugural function.

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Samagra- Special Employment Scheme for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) launched

Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission organizes Cookery Competition for Differently Abled

Under the leadership of Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission, a cooking competition was organized for the differently abled including the beneficiaries of BUDS Institutions at Raiban Auditorium, Alappuzha on 12 September 2023. This is the first time that such a competition is being organized for the differently abled in the state. 13 differently-abled persons and their family members participated in the cooking competition organized in four rounds namely 'Karumure' (various snacks), Chill Time (cool drinks), 'Iratti Madhuram' (Payasam) and 'Health Mukhyam Bigile' (Various Salads).

Ms. Haritha V Kumar, District Collector, Alappuzha inaugurated the competition and also distributed the prizes to the winners. Shri. A.M. Arif, MP, Ms. K.G. Rajeshwari. President, District Panchayath visited the cooking competition in person and tasted various dishes. The officials of Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission gave leadership to the cooking competition.

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Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission organizes Cookery Competition for Differently Abled

Members of Bala Gothra Sabha of Attappady become part of Sajjam Programme

Members of Bala Gothra Sabha of Attappady also become part of the 'Sajjam' Building Resilience Project which empowers Kudumbashree Balasabha members between the ages of 12 & 17 to understand and deal with natural calamities. The first phase training was held during 9-10 September 2023 under the leadership of the Kudumbashree Attappady Tribal Comprehensive Development Project. 80 Bala Gothra Sabha Members from Agali, Sholayur Panchayaths were given the first phase training. Resource Persons who have completed training at the State Level are spearheading the Sajjam Training at Attappady.

Ms. Saraswathi Muthu Kumar, President, Kudumbashree Agali Panchayath Samithi inaugurated the Agali Panchayath Level Training Programme held at Agali Camp Centre and Ms. Saleena Shanmugan, President, Kudumbashree Sholayur Panchayath Samithi inaugurated the Sholayur Panchayath Level Training Programme held at Bhuthivazhi Moopans Training Centre.

Children were given awareness on topics such as nature, environment, disaster impact mitigation, rights and responsibilities. This provided an opportunity for the children to learn about various natural disasters such as floods, landslides, droughts, landslides, sea storms and understand the current disaster management systems. The training was organized through various activities so that the children could understand themselves, including how climate change affects the children's lives. Leadership training and yoga training were also provided.

In the upcoming months, Sajjam Training will be conducted focusing on the Pre-Metric Hostels in Puthur Panchayat and Attappady. Ms. Resi, Secretary, Agali Panchayath Samiti, Ms. Priya, Ms. Shyni, Panchayath Samithi Coordinators, Panchayath Samithi Members Priya, Shri. Sudheesh, Kudumbashree Young Professional, Shri. Jomon K.J, Project Coordinator, Animators and Bridge Course Teachers participated in the inauguration ceremony.

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Members of Bala Gothra Sabha of Attappady become part of Sajjam Programme

Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission organizes District Level Foot Ball Competition for Balasabha member

Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission organized District Level Foot Ball Competition for Balasabha members in the district. T V Puram won the Foot Ball Tournament. The Tournament was organized to discover the talents of Balasabha Children in Foot Ball. T V Puram defeated the Pala CDS team by two goals to none in the final match held at the Municipal Stadium, Pala on 3 September 2023. Ettumanoor CDS team came third in the tournament.

The Preliminary Round Competitions were conducted after dividing the 78 CDS in the district into 4 clusters. The top two teams in each of these cluster matches qualified for the District-Level Final Round Tournament. From the District Level Competition including 8 teams, T V Puram, Pala, Ettumanoor and Ramapuram teams reached the Semi-Finals. Ettumanoor won the Losers Final between Ettumanoor and Ramapuram teams who lost in the Semi Finals. Siddharth R Nair of Pala was selected as the Best Player and Aromal of T V Puram was selected as the Best Goalie. Trophies and Medals were presented to the winners. Ms. Josin Bino, Chairperson, Pala Municipality and Shri. A.J Thomas, DYSP, Pala distributed the prizes to the winners.

During the function, Shri. Narasimha Kumar, Regional Head-Kottayam, Union Bank of India performed the Inauguration of Savings Bank Account Campaign for Balasabha Children. Ms. Sreekala Anil Kumar, Chairperson, Pala CDS, Shri. Abhilash Divakar, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission, Shri. Prakash B Nair, Shri. Mohammad Harris, Assistant District Mission Coordinators, Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission, Shri. Arun P. R, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree, other CDS Chairpersons, Kudumbashree Officials, Representatives of Union Bank of India, the Sponsors of the programme, CDS members and Balasabha Resource Persons also attended the programme.

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Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission organizes District Level Foot Ball Competition for Balasabha membere

Thozhilarangathekk 2.0' begins

The second phase of 'Thozhilarangathekk' Project, which is being implemented by the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission in collaboration with Kudumbashree with the aim of providing opportunities for educated women in the field of knowledge-based careers has started. The first phase of the project was successfully completed in March 2023. Kudumbashree will coordinate field level activities of the 'Thozhilarangathekk 2.0 Project, focusing on 399 LSGIs registered with interest in the second phase of the project. Ms. Veena George, Minister for Health and Woman and Child Development, Government of Kerala inaugurated the second phase at a ceremony held at the Science and Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram on 4 September 2023.

Shri. V.K. Prasanth, MLA presided over the function.

Job readiness support will be provided through the Knowledge Economy Mission System to all those registered as part of the scheme via the DWMS (Digital Work Force Management System) of the Knowledge Economy Mission. The services provided by the mission include Skill Training, Career Counselling, Personality Development Training, English Score Test and Robotic Interview.

The beneficiaries of the scheme are female job seekers aged between 18 to 59 years with plus two as their basic qualification. The scheme is implemented by dividing the job seekers into different groups based on their educational qualification and forming Knowledge Job Units. Further activities will be undertaken by activating Knowledge Job Units including those formed in the first phase. Currently, 2,77,850 women job seekers from 14 districts have registered under the scheme. The second phase of the project will be completed before 31 March 2024. Training and job fairs will be organized in all 399 local self-government bodies.

Dr. P.S. Sreekala, Director, Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, Ms. Bindu V.C, Managing Director, Women Development Corporation, Dr. C. Madhusoodhanan, State Programme Manager, Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, Dr. Sreejith, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission, Shri. Sabu. B, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree spoke at the function. A panel discussion on 'Women and Knowledge Career Opportunities was also organized in connection with the function.

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'Onashree' Village Fest of Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission makes a sale of Rs 1 crore

The 'Onashree' Village Fest organized in 9 CDSs of Taliparamba Constituency under the auspices of Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission was a huge hit. The 'Onashree' Product Marketing Fair and Cultural Festival organized in 7 Grama Panchayats and 2 Municipalities of the Constituency from 20 August 2023 was a unique experience.

A turnover of Rs 1 crore was achieved from the 8 to15 day long village festival. About Rs 10 lakhs was received from the Food Court. The Village Fest was the brain child of Shri. M.V. Govindan Master, the MLA of the Constituency. Through this Village Fest during Onam, 350 Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs of this place have got a great opportunity for product marketing. Folk Art Forms of the respective regions were also staged as part of the Cultural Festival. The Cultural Festival with the local artists from children to the elderly also gave a unique experience to everyone.

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'Onashree' Village Fest of Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission makes a sale of Rs 1 crore

Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission launches 'Kudumbashree School of Drives'

Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission launched Kudumbashree School of Drives' which offer cycling for tourists visiting Athirappally and Vazhachal, major tourist destinations. Through the 'Cycle of Drives' the cycle tourism project, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission is arranging an opportunity for the tourists to enjoy the beauty of the forest by linking these two centres. The project is implemented in convergence with the Athirappally Panchayath.

This project is carried out as part of the Special Scheduled Tribes Project implemented by Kudumbashree with the aim of sustainable development. The project envisages to find a way of livelihood for the Kadar section of the PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) of the panchayath. The 'Cycle of Drives' project also aims at minimizing the environmental pollution caused by the travel of tourist vehicles through the forest and thereby achieve the goal of 'Carbon Neutral Athirappally'.

The bicycle rental facility is available at the District Tourism Promotion Council counter leading to Athirappally Falls. Cycles are available from 9 AM to 5 PM. Public can use the cycle for Rs 100 for the first one hour and Rs 30 for the subsequent half hour. Helmets will also be provided for safety.

The project was inaugurated by Shri. Sanish Kumar Joseph, MLA, Chalakudy Constituency on 23 August 2023. Adv. Athira Devarajan, President, Athirappally Gram Panchayath presided over the function. Ms. Saumini Manilal, Panchayat Vice President, Shri. K. K Rijesh, Chairman, Health Education Standing Committee, Shri. Jayachandran, Ward Member, Dr. A. Kavitha, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission, Shri. K. Radhakrishnan, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission and Shri. Vijayakrishnan, District Programme Manager, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission spoke at the function. Kudumbashree CDS members and officials participated.

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Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission launches 'Kudumbashree School of Drives'

Mazha Polima Programme of Kasaragod progressing

Mazha Polima, an agricultural revitalization programme implemented by Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission, is progressing. From children to adults, people go to the fields, plant the seedlings, sing and dance and is making Mazha Polima a festival of the country. Various events including art and sports competitions and food fair are being organized as part of the fair.

With the slogan 'Cheranu Chor', Mazha Polima has been organized by Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission with the objectives of making barren land cultivable, ensuring food security, attracting people including the young generation to agriculture, and reviving the agricultural culture of the district.

The Mazha Polima Campaign, which has been organized in the district for the last five years, is being organized in a more extensive manner from this year. Apart from CDS level, the campaign is also organized in ADS level. As part of the campaign which started on 5 July 2023, Mazha Polima has been organized in 31 out of the total 42 CDSs in the district so far. 6 ADSs also carried out Mazha Polima.

Last year, 646.3 acres of barren land were cultivated through Kudumbashree JLG groups as part of Mazha Polima and 20.8 tons of rice was brought to the market under the Arishree brand.

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Mazha Polima Programme of Kasaragod progressing