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Micro Enterprise Consultant from Kozhikode contributes chit fund of Rs 1 lakh to CMDRF

Micro Enterprise Consultant from Kozhikode contributed chit fund amount to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), the emergency assistance release mechanism granting immediate relief to families and individuals distressed by calamity, loss of life due to accidents and chronic diseases. It is Smt. Reena, Micro Enterprise Consultant hailing from Thorod Panchayath of Vadakara, Kozhikode who contributed the chit fund amount she gained from the chit of Nadakkuthazha Service Co-operative Bank. It was a chit with a tenure of 40 months duration and Reena is yet to pay the installment of another 16 months. Reena had received an amount of Rs 90,000 from the chit and she lent Rs 10,000 from someone and made it Rs 1 lakh and contributed to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).

Reena is a socially committed member of Kudumbashree Mission that she had already contributed Rs 21,400 to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) by pledging her golden bangle and had also contributed the dress materials she had bought for onam. Even though she had met with an accident recently and broke her leg, it doesn't pull her back from serving the society. Reena had also came up to sell Navakerala lottery which was launched by the Government of Kerala in a bid to collect additional funds towards the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). She had already sold 100 tickets so far.

Reena is delighted that she could do something for the whole society. She had been active member of Kudumbashree Mission from 2004 and it was during 2006 she became the Micro Enterprise Consultant. Reena had also took part in the Saras Fairs held at Jharkhand and Bangalore.

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P. Sainath features article on Kudumbashree's Flood hit JLGs in People's Archive of Rural India

Veteran Journalist and Ramon Magsaysay Award laureate Shri. P. Sainath features article on Kudumbashree's Flood hit JLGs in People's Archive of Rural India. Under the heading 'Kerala’s women farmers rise above the flood', Sainath deals on how Kudumbashree women's determination outstripped the devastation caused by the unprecedented floods. According to him, savaged by the August floods, facing a looming drought, the women of Kudumbashree’s path breaking group farms are rebuilding, using solidarity as a strategy.

"Across the state, sangha krishi farmers who have lost almost everything – still pitched in with some contributions to help the larger Kudumbashree network raise Rs. 7 crores for the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. September 11 brought another poignant moment. That day, in New Delhi, Kudumbashree was awarded the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) prize for ‘Outstanding Performance in Farm Livelihoods.’ The first time the NRLM has given out such an award. " Sainath points out.

Throughout the feature, he explains about the will power and courage that the Kudumbashree women had drawn from their solidarity. He also explains the working of the sanghkrishi units of Kudumbashree who cultivates on the leased land. He says that their success and efficiency means that unlike elsewhere in the country, banks run after them, not the other way around. P. Sainath undoubtedly says that Kudumbashree could well be the greatest gender justice and poverty reduction programme in the world.

Sainath had made notable mentions about Kudumbashree Mission and the Kudumbashree JLGs during his speech at Laadli Media Awards, the largest awards system in Indian journalism that are specifically given for promoting gender sensitivity in the media. During his speech, he also appealed to the journalists to go out and write about Kudumbashree Mission.

He had visited a few flood affected lands of Kudumbashree JLGs recenltly. People's Archive of Rural India (PARI) is a digital journalism platform in India founded by Shri P. Sainath himself who was the former rural affairs editor of 'The Hindu' daily.

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Extra support from K Chittilappilly Foundation for PMAY housing at Maradu Municipality

On getting extra support from K Chittilappilly Foundation, the housing construction under PMAY Special Project at Maradu Municipality is progressing at fast pace. Kudumbashree Mission had converged with K Chittilappilly Foundation for the housing project at Maradu Municipality. A total of 446 beneficiaries have been sanctioned, out of which 325 were found eligible and agreement has been executed with 214. The construction of 172 has already been started and 66 has been completed.

As per the PMAY project at Maradu Municipality, a total of 1596 had been identified in various verticals. 702 beneficiaries had been identified in Affordable housing vertical. A total of 448 has been identified under Credit Linked Subsidy and 446 under Beneficiary Lead Construction (New House).

As per the collaboration with K Chittilappilly Foundation, 40 houses were selected at the first phase. Rs.50000 each would be given to beneficiary's accounts in two installments. The selection of the beneficiaries was done by PMAY officials of Maradu Municipality and the officials from KCF visited the houses and shortlisted for the support.The houses which completed roof level were selected for support. Efforts have been taken to select beneficiaries from all wards and the most deserving beneficiaries were considered.

K Chittilappilly foundation (KCF) is an initiative by Shri. Kochouseph Chittilappilly with the prime objective of undertaking public charitable activities in India in a corporate level without any discrimination as to religion, caste, creed or gender. A total of 100 houses are being supported by K Chittilappilly Foundation. Kudumbashree Mission is the nodal agency of Pradhan Manthri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Programme under Central- State Ministries working with the mission of achieving 'Housing for All'.

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As per the collaboration with K Chittilappilly Foundation, 40 houses were selected at the first phase.

Three day training for Kudumbashree Animators of Attappady starts at Thiruvananthapuram

Three day training for Kudumbashree Animators of Attappady has been started. Shri. S.Harikishore, Executive Director, Kudumbashree Mission inaugurated the training programme at Agriculture Co-operative Training Institute, Manvila, Thiruvananthapuram on 17 September 2018. To make the community kitchens more active, to ensure consistent income for atleast 3 persons of every hamlet, to start construction units, to start the MGNREGS programme at the earliest which ensures wages in advance, to make the Kudumbashree Mission Programme being implemented in Attappady more active, to systematically review the programmes etc were the suggestions put forward by Executive Director during his inaugural speech. Classes on self confidence, self realisation, leadership were also extended during the programme. Classes on organization, social development, micro finance etc were also extend during the programme. The animators also visited Joint Liability Groups ( JLG), goat village, IT units, buds institutions as well. The training would come to an end on 19 September 2018.

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The animators also visited Joint Liability Groups ( JLG), goat village, IT units, buds institutions as well.

Harithakarmasena of Koyilandy takes charge

Harithakarmasena of Koyilandy is active in making the Koyilandy ULB neat and clean. It is as part of the 'Clean & Green' programme of Koyilandy ULB that the Harithakarmasena members took charge of collecting and segregating the waste from Koyilandy ULB. Shri. K.Sathyan, Chairman, Koyilandy ULB inaugurated the distribution of the uniform, gum boots, masks and gloves to the Harithakarmasena members recently.

The non biodegradable wastes were segregated and were handed over to some agencies. Recently a shredding unit was set up at Kunnoth, Koyilandy for shredding the non biodegradable wastes.

The Harithakarmasena at Koyilandy was launched during 2017. The team consists of 88 members from 44 wards in Koyilandy ULB and 12 members of Dhanashree which altogether makes 100 members. 88 of them collects wastes from their respective wards and the other 12 collects waste from the shops. The team had earned an amount of Rs 2.25 lakhs out of their waste management task, out of which Rs 55,000 was paid as vehicle rent and the rest was divided within themselves.

An amount of Rs.50 is being collected from the households and receipts are being given regarding the same.The Harithakarmasena members were active in flood relief activities as well.

Kudumbashree Mission received the NRLM Award for the Outstanding Perfor

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The Harithakarmasena at Koyilandy was launched during 2017.

Balasabha children of Kudumbashree contributes to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

Setting an example to the society, the Balasabha children of Kudumbashree contributed to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund. The children of the Malarvadi Balasabha of Kodumon Panchayath, Pathanamthitta District handed over the collected amount of Rs 10,000 to Shri. P.B Nooh IAS, District Collector Pathanamthitta.

The Balasabha members of Kannur organised 'Sahaya Hastham' Programme to help the children who are facing troubles in the flood affected areas. The programme was inaugurated by handing over the collected materials to Shri. Mir Mohammed Ali IAS, District Collector, Kannur District. The amount collected by the Bala panchayaths would be given away to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund. The Balasabha chidren from Pathanapuram Panchayath of Kollam district collected an amount of Rs.17100, bought relief materials worth Rs 10000 and handed over Rs 7100 to Kollam District Mission.

Balasabha is a collective attempt of children to ensure their participation in the democratic space at the local Government level and in their community. Small Learning Groups for experimental and systematic learning, opportunities for understanding democratic process, participation in conserving environment, enabling children to unfold the intricacies of collectivisation are the basic focal points of Balasabha.

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The Balasabha chidren from Pathanapuram Panchayath of Kollam district collected an amount of Rs.17100, bought relief materials worth Rs 10000 and handed over Rs 7100 to Kollam District Mission.

Kudumbashree Mission's flood relief activities makes a mark

The flood relief activities of Kudumbashree Mission made a mark with the dedicated and focused acts of compassion. Apart from the contribution of Rs 7 crore to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund, Kudumbashree Mission had been actively doing cleaning drives in the flood affected areas. The weekly saving (thrift) of a Kudumbashree neighborhood (NHG) member is nothing more than Rs 10. But when the 43 lakh members of the Kudumbashree Mission decided to come together to donate as much as they could to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, the amount became a whopping Rs 7 crore. All it started when Shri. S. Harikishore, Executive Director, Kudumbashree Mission made an appeal before the Kudumbashree members to contribute their one week’s savings. Some Kudumbashree groups had even donated the amount they had set aside for the onam celebrations.

Kudumbashree members were active in all cleaning drives at the flood prone areas. Even the non affected districts volunteered in cleaning and distributing food, clothes and water in the flood affected areas.3,87,908 volunteers of Kudumbashree had participated in the cleaning campaign till 3 September 2018. A total of 1,95,318 houses and house premises were cleaned and 10,976 streets and roads, public offices/places were cleaned during the cleaning drive. 38,433 families were rehabilitated in NHG members houses whereas 37, 325 persons received counselling by Kudumbashree community counsellors. Kudumbashree had also been actively involved in collecting and supplying materials for the relief camps set up across the state.

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Even the non affected districts volunteered in cleaning and distributing food, clothes and water in the flood affected areas. 3,87,908 volunteers of Kudumbashree had participated in the cleaning campaign till 3 September 2018.

Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission succeeded in the Challenge of IAS Officers

Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission was challenged by Shri. Krisha Teja IAS and Shri Balakiran IAS to pack 15000 relief kits a day. The confident yet united team of Kudumbashree women under the leadership of Kudumbashree block coordinators set the record by packing 20500 kits a day and succeeded in the challenge. Kudumbashree is entrusted with the packing of the kits for the flood survivors. The packing camp is set up at SD College, Alappuzha.

It was on the Thiruvonam day that the packing was started. More than Kudumbashree members were present then. When the IAS officers asked to pack 15000 kits a day, there were only 2 temporarily set up sheds. District Mission said that they would do if there are more sheds. The District Administration set up 6 sheds. The District Mission acted systematically by entrusting Kudumbashree block coordinators at each counters. With dedication and hard work they packed 20500 kits a day and succeeded in the Challenge. More than 40,000 kits packed by Kudumbashree members had already been distributed among the needy. More than 500 women are actively participating in the packing camp. The Kudumbashree members from Alappuzha Municipality North, South CDS, Punnapra South CDS, Purakkad CDS and Kudumbashree women from relief camps are actively participating in the camp. It is also planned to give a remuneration for their efforts.

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The District Administration set up 6 sheds.

Mission Clean Wayanad – Participation of 40,000 Kudumbashree members

‘We for Wayanad-Clean Wayanad’-An initiative by Wayanad District Administration to clean every nook and corner of Wayanad District marked the participation of 40,000 Kudumbashree members in 26 CDS across the district. Mission Clean Wayanad aimed at cleaning flood affected houses, roads, markets, Government offices, hospitals, schools in one day. A minimum of 5 members from each NHG under various ADS of 512 wards across the district ensured their active participation in the massive movement.

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A minimum of 5 members from each NHG under various ADS of 512 wards across the district ensured their active participation in the massive movement

6757 Kudumbashree Women For Cleaning Campaign At Pulikeezhu Block

Pathanamthitta District was badly affected during the flood from 16th Aug 2018. The major rivers in Pathanamthitta overflew during the time and about 57,600 families were directly affected. Most of the family vacated from their house to escape from heavy flood water. After the rescue and relief, rehabilitation was the main challenge of the District Administration. Most of the houses filled with water and sedimentary mud oozed through the flood. Cleaning process was very herculean task because of the deposition of mud. To help the families, Kudumbashree District Mission conducted a campaign. Initially Pulikeezhu block, the worst affected area had been selected for the campaign for cleaning. A total of 6757 women from Kudumbashree neighbourhood group were mobilised to take up massive cleaning campaign at Pulikeezhu block on 28.08.2018. The ultimate aim was to clean all the houses within two days by giving priority to partialized and financially weaker families. Though 4000 volunteers were aimed, 6757 volunteers took part in the process. The process proceeded with the support of other department, LSGs and District Administration.

NHG members from non affected and less affected area/CDS were deputed to carry out the cleaning drive in the most affected area. On the first day , NHG members from 15 panchayaths and three municipalities namely Kalanjoor, Nedumpuram, Erathu, Enadhimangalam, Kodumon, Ezhamkulam, Kadambanadu, Palllickal, Pandalam, Peringara, Kuttoor, Konni, Omalloor, Anicadu, Kottangal panchayaths and Pathanamthitta,Adoor & Thiruvalla Municipality were mobilized to clean houses,public spaces,streets and premises at Peringara, Niranam, Nedumpuram, Kuttoor and Kadapra panchayaths and the most affected places of Thiruvalla municipality.

All the volunteers arrived at 9AM at the respective panchayaths in Pulikeezhu block and from there they have been divided into groups under the leadership of Kudumbashree District Mission team members and their respective leaders. All the teams were then shifted to pre decided different areas in the panchayath with the help of ward members/CDS members of the affected area. Each team was equipped with spade, showel, bucket, mug, bleaching powder, cleaning lotion, Dettol, mops, brooms etc. They have been provided mask, preventive medicine, gloves and gum boot to ensure the precaution. They have also been provided food and water.

The preliminary cleaning process completed at 5 PM on the day and will be repeated on request from the affected with the help of NHG members from local and adjacent panchayaths.

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