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Kudumbashree's video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes included in the syllabus of Calicut University

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2025

Kudumbashree's video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes is included in the syllabus of Calicut University. The english video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes is included in the syllabus of the Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC)-Commerce and Management of the General Foundation Course of Calicut University- Four-year Undergraduate Programme (CU-FYUGP).

The video is included in the Module 2- 'Vistas of Kerala Entrepreneurship' where the various facets of Kerala's commercial development, economic development, various development projects etc. are discussed, aiding the learners to understand the domain of business from socio- cultural perspectives. Three hours is given in the syllabus for discussing the video.

The video published in the official YouTube Channel of Kudumbashree during November 2022 explains in detail about the micro enterprises programme of Kudumbashree and how it helps the Kudumbashree women achieve economic empowerment. The video also explains the specialized strategy to analyze the need for micro enterprises for the economic empowerment of Kudumbashree NHG women and their families. The on-demand support provided to them including training, financial assistance and other support are well explained in the video. The video also explains about the various funds given to the NHG members, insurance scheme, Nutrimix, Micro Enterprise Consultants, Janakeeya Hotels, Haritha Karma Sena etc.  The video also explains how such micro enterprise activities would act as an income generating source for the NHG members and will benefit the respective local self-government institutions as it paves way for the Local Economic Development. Videos on various programmes of Kudumbashree are also included in the official YouTube Channel.

By including this video in the syllabus of the Calicut University the students will get to know how Kudumbashree is making steady yet significant impact through micro enterprise development.

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'Women for Trees' - Green City Campaign: Tree planting begins on Environment Day

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2025

The tree planting activities as part of the Women for Trees - Green City campaign organized by Kudumbashree in all 93 municipalities of Kerala began on 5 June 2025, World Environment Day. This activity was organized in all 30 municipalities. People's representatives led the activities. As part of the campaign, NHGs in urban areas will plant shade trees and fruit trees until August 2025.

As the first phase of the campaign, survey activities were also organized from 21 to 23 May 2025 to find places for tree planting. This campaign is being organized in the state as part of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) implemented in Kerala through Kudumbashree. The campaign, planned by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and organized across the country in collaboration with the Amrut Mission, aims to promote urban greening and cleanliness through women.

Saplings are mainly planted near parks and water bodies and on roadsides. The seedlings required for this are available from the Department of Agriculture, Kudumbashree's plant nurseries and local marketing centres. 

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'Women for Trees' - Green City Campaign: Tree planting begins on Environment Day

'Smartshree'- Incubator Project to take 150 Kudumbashree Enterprises to the next level: Selection completed

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2025

The selection phase of the 'Smartshree' Incubator Project, which aims to take Kudumbashree enterprises with growth potential to the next level, expand them and create models for other entrepreneurs to emulate, has been completed. 150 Enterprises from across the state have been selected for the project. The duration of this project, implemented by the Union Ministry of Rural Development through Kudumbashree, is three years. Kudumbashree aims to take these enterprises to the next level within the next year and a half.

The incubator support is given to the enterprises in the manufacturing and service sectors that are facing difficulties in succeeding in the market for various reasons. As part of the project, Kudumbashree had entered into an agreement with IIMK-LIVE (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode - Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship) to act as an incubator providing all kinds of support to the enterprises. Accordingly, 150 enterprises have now been selected for the 'Smartshree' project through a selection process jointly conducted by Kudumbashree and IIMK-LIVE. These include enterprises from various sectors such as food sector, apparel, curry powder production, cleaning & hygiene, and handicrafts.

The project aims to provide support to build a better environment for enterprises, engage with larger markets, achieve economic sustainability, create local employment opportunities and create models for expansion opportunities.

 Aneesh Kumar M.S and Suchitra S,  State Programme Managers, Kudumbashree represented Kudumbashree as jury members for the selection process conducted at IIMK. Prof. Deva Prasad (IIMK) Prof. Ashok Thomas (IIMK) Lijo P. Jose (Senior General Manager IIMK -LIVE) Muhammad Niyas T (MSME Expert) and Abhijith (MSME Expert) were the other jury members.

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'Smartshree'- Incubator Project to take 150 Kudumbashree Enterprises to the next level: Selection completed

Kudumbashree's video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes included in the syllabus of Calicut University

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2025

Kudumbashree's video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes is included in the syllabus of Calicut University. The english video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes is included in the syllabus of the Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC)-Commerce and Management of the General Foundation Course of Calicut University- Four-year Undergraduate Programme (CU-FYUGP).

The video is included in the Module 2- 'Vistas of Kerala Entrepreneurship' where the various facets of Kerala's commercial development, economic development, various development projects etc. are discussed, aiding the learners to understand the domain of business from socio- cultural perspectives. Three hours is given in the syllabus for discussing the video.

The video published in the official YouTube Channel of Kudumbashree during November 2022 explains in detail about the micro enterprises programme of Kudumbashree and how it helps the Kudumbashree women achieve economic empowerment. The video also explains the specialized strategy to analyze the need for micro enterprises for the economic empowerment of Kudumbashree NHG women and their families. The on-demand support provided to them including training, financial assistance and other support are well explained in the video. The video also explains about the various funds given to the NHG members, insurance scheme, Nutrimix, Micro Enterprise Consultants, Janakeeya Hotels, Haritha Karma Sena etc.  The video also explains how such micro enterprise activities would act as an income generating source for the NHG members and will benefit the respective local self-government institutions as it paves way for the Local Economic Development. Videos on various programmes of Kudumbashree are also included in the official YouTube Channel. 

By including this video in the syllabus of the Calicut University the students will get to know how Kudumbashree is making steady yet significant impact through micro enterprise development.

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Kudumbashree's video on Micro Entrepreneurship Programmes included in the syllabus of Calicut University en

Kudumbashree with 'Onakani' to help Keralites make pesticide free Onam Feast

Posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025

Kudumbashree has come up with 'Onakani' to help Keralites prepare Onam Feast with non-toxic vegetables and fruits this coming Onam. The state-level inauguration of the project was performed by M. B  Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala at  Maruthurkonam ward in Kottukal Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram on 4 June 2025. 

As part of the Onakani project, Kudumbashree Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) will cultivate 25,680 acres of land this year. The required hybrid vegetable seedlings with high productivity will be prepared through Kudumbashree Organic Plant Nurseries. Each CDS has been allocated a maximum of Rs. 25,000 as a Revolving Fund for the implementation of the project. Farmers will also be provided with technical training. With the slogan 'Onam with Kudumbashree', this time Kudumbashree aims to prepare and make available to the people an Onam kit including pickles, chips, payasam mix and curry powder in addition to all the vegetables required to prepare the meal.

Adv. D. Suresh Kumar,  President, District Panchayat presided over the function and Dr. S. Shanavas, Program Officer, Kudumbashree explained the project. Vimala. K, President, Kottukal CDS  presented the products to the Minister. Adv. Vinod Kottukal, Member, District Panchayat, L. Rani, President, Athiyannoor Block Panchayat, Vishnu Prashanth, President, Block Panchayat Standing Committee, Athiyannoor Block, M.V. Manmohan, Member, Athiyannoor Block Panchayat, Geetha. S, Vice President, Kottukal Grama Panchayat,  B. Sulochana, President, Grama Panchayat Standing Committee, Kottukal Grama Panchayath,  Beena V.T, Praveen, Geetha. G, Ambili A.S, Girija. T, Suresh, Members, Kottukal Grama Panchayat and Anil Kumar R, Assistant Secretary, Kottukal Grama Panchayat spoke at the function. Chandralekha. K, President, Kottukal Grama Panchayat welcomed the gathering and Ramesh. G, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission delivered the vote of thanks. 

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Kudumbashree with 'Onakani' to help Keralites make pesticide free Onam Feast

Kudumbashree launches Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP) at Kudumbashree Mission Technology Conclave 2025: State-Level Inauguration held

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP), implemented by Kudumbashree with the aim of modernization in the agricultural sector and sustainable income generation for women farmers, has been launched in the state. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala performed the State Level Inauguration of the project at the The Kudumbashree Mission Technology Conclave 2025 held at Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kakkanad, Ernakulam on 2 June 2025. 

Kudumbashree will achieve the face of modernity in the agricultural sector by adopting innovative technologies as part of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme. The Minister said. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the State-Level Technology Conclave Project organized at the Kakkanad Jain Deemed-to-be University and exchanging technologies and MoUs with institutions that have signed agreements with Kudumbashree.

The Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP) implemented by Kudumbashree will take agricultural livelihood activities to a new level. The government's goal is to provide income increase to women entrepreneurs. For this, 184 technologies are being purchased. By using new technologies, opportunities will be created for modernization and diversification of enterprises. This will also help in achieving qualitative change in products. Kudumbashree has also become active in the online trading sector, such that Kudumbashree's branded products are available anywhere today. Kudumbashree has been able to successfully carry out the mission of poverty eradication through its activities over the past twenty-five years. Out of the 64,006 extremely poor families identified through the Kudumbashree survey, 90 percent of them have been freed from poverty. The Minister said. The Minister also added that Kerala will be declared the first state in the country to be free from extreme poverty on 1 November 2025. He also visited the exhibition stalls of agricultural value-added products organized by the Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission in conjunction with the Technology Conclave.

Kudumbashree has currently acquired more than 180 technologies in collaboration with renowned agricultural technology research institutions in India in connection with the project. Kudumbashree aims to achieve major progress in this field by manufacturing value-added products using modern technology. Farmers will be provided with the technologies required to increase agricultural production. New technologies will be utilized to manufacture various value-added products of export quality. Through this, the project will pave the way for more than four lakh farmers under Kudumbashree to increase their income.

Various licenses and certifications required by entrepreneurs working in the field of value-added product manufacturing, branding, packaging and food product manufacturing will also be available through the project. The project will ensure the certifications and food safety standards required to market Kudumbashree agricultural products in national and international markets.

Kudumbashree and Dr. G. Byju, Director, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Dr K. B Hebbar,  Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy, Dean, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Dr Aashitosh Inamdar,  Head of Technology Transfer, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Dr. Nishi, Chief Scientist,  Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Dr. K.R. Anith, Director, Research, Kerala Agricultural University exchanged MoUs.

Kudumbashree also exchanged MoUs with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Mahatma Gandhi University, Lead College of Management, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Saintgits College of Engineering, Council for Food Research and Development, and Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute to provide training and support as part of the project.

H. Dineshan, Executive Director, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering. Radhamani Pillai, Chairperson, Thrikkakara Municipality presided over the function. Dr. S Shanavas, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree  explained the project.  S. Nagesh, Head of the Agriculture Department, State Planning Board, Dr. Tom Joseph, Director (New Initiative) of Jain Deemed-to-be University, Prof. Venu Rajamani, President of Future Kerala Mission and Principal Advisor of Jain Deemed-to-be University, Dr. J. Latha, Pro Vice Chancellor of Jain Deemed-to-be University, and Abu Shana, Ward Councilor of the Municipality delivered their felicitations. Rajeena T.M, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission, delivered the vote of thanks. 

Dr. Rashmi C.P, Deputy Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Dr. Saranya A.P, Assistant Professor of the School of Commerce, and representatives of renowned institutions in the field of agricultural technology research in India were present at the function. 

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Kudumbashree launches Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP) at Kudumbashree Mission Technology Conclave 2025: State-Level Inauguration held

State-Level Entrance Festival of BUDS Institutions held

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The State Level Entrance Festival (Admission Ceremony) of BUDS Institutions run by Kudumbashree under the ownership of local self-government institutions for children facing intellectual challenges was held. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala performed the State Level Inauguration of the Entrance Festival of BUDS Institutions at BUDS Rehabilitation Centre in Puthankurish Grama Panchayat, Vadavukod, Ernakulam on 2 June 2025. The Minister said that necessary steps will be taken to provide livelihood to parents of BUDS children. Speaking at the event, the Minister said that the Government will give priority to finding markets for the products produced by BUDS students.

Adv. P.V. Sreenijin, MLA presided over the function organized at the Puthankurish BUDS Rehabilitation Centre, Vadavukod, Ernakulam. Sonia Murukesan, President, Grama Panchayat presented the operational report of the BUDS Institutions. Lissy Alex, Member, District Panchayat, Juble George, Chairman, Development Affairs Standing Committee, Vadavukod Block Panchayat, Vishwappan, Chairman, Health Education Standing Committee, Vadavukod Block Panchayat, K.K. Ashok Kumar, Vice President, Vadavukod Puthankurish Grama Panchayat, Premalatha C.K, Chairperson, Vadavukod CDS, A.G. Ramya, Assistant General Manager and Regional Manager, Kerala Grameen Bank, Rajeena T.M, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission also attended the programme. 

H. Dineshan IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Anumol K.C, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission delivered the vote of thanks. The district-level entrance ceremonies were inaugurated by Ministers and Public Representatives.

There are BUDS Schools for children under the age of 18 and BUDS Rehabilitation Centres for those over the age of 18. A total of 13,081 persons are receiving training in 378 such BUDS Institutions.

 

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State-Level Entrance Festival of BUDS Institutions held

40,187 micro-enterprises formed through Kudumbashree SVEP Project: Livelihood for half a lakh women in rural areas

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
40,187 micro-enterprises have been formed through the SVEP (Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme) project implemented in the state through Kudumbashree to develop women entrepreneurship in rural areas. The aim of the project is to provide a better livelihood for NHG members. Currently, about fifty thousand women have access to a better livelihood.
 
The project is being implemented in 33 of the 43 blocks in the state that have been approved for the project. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The scheme also provided loan assistance of Rs. 117.93 crores to 28,705 enterprises under the Community Enterprise Fund. The scheme is also helping in local economic development along with ensuring better income generation for NHG women.
 


In 2017, SVEP, the centrally sponsored micro enterprise development scheme was launched in two blocks, in Vadavukode of Ernakulam district and Parakkode of Pathanamthitta district. Subsequently, Kudumbashree obtained central approval to run the scheme in more blocks based on its performance.


The scheme promotes the formation of small enterprises for NHG women and the production of quality and value-added products. Kudumbashree also provide support for product marketing.
 
As part of the SVEP, a BNSEP (Block Nodal Society for Enterprise Promotion) is functioning in each block, consisting of the CDS Chairpersons and Micro Enterprise Sub-Committee Conveners under the respective block. The BNSEP evaluates the applications received as part of the project and provides guidance and other support to Kudumbashree members and non-members entering the entrepreneurial sector.


The entrepreneurs will be provided with the necessary support for project report preparation, job skill training, bank loans, product marketing, branding, and financial support available through the schemes of Kudumbashree and various departments through Kudumbashree Micro Enterprise Consultants in BNSEP. Block Resource Centre (BRC) offices have also been formed and started functioning in each SVEP block for this purpose.
 
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40,187 micro-enterprises formed through Kudumbashree SVEP Project: Livelihood for half a lakh women in rural areas

2167 people found their livelihood through Kudumbashree 'Prathyasha' Project for the marginalized

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Prathyasha project implemented in the state through Kudumbashree for those belonging to the marginalized community who deserve special consideration has helped 2,167 people. Of these, 56 people belong to the transgender community. Apart from these, the project is being implemented as part of helping the differently abled, the elderly and those who have been subjected to domestic violence achieve self-sufficiency. 
 
  As part of this, Kudumbashree has supported a total of 2,037 micro-enterprises in the sectors of tailoring, food processing, cloth bags, paper pen manufacturing and catering. 19 micro enterprises have also been started in the state by transgender people.


Prathyasha is a scheme launched by Kudumbashree to help the poor who face many challenges in life find ways to earn a living. Through the scheme, beneficiaries are provided with financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to start individual self-employment enterprises and up to a maximum of Rs. 2,50,000 for group enterprises as Startup Fund. Kudumbashree provides job skills training, financial assistance including subsidies, and ongoing support to start and grow businesses.
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2167 people found their livelihood through Kudumbashree 'Prathyasha' Project for the marginalized en

Kudumbashree Micro Enterprise Resource Centres become active in the state as Local Employment Centres

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025
Kudumbashree Micro Enterprise Resource Centres (MERCs) have become active at the block level by providing employment to NHG women. The MERCs aim to provide support including financial assistance and technical training along with increasing employment and income opportunities.
 
Currently, MERCs are operating in 29 blocks across thirteen districts. They provide support to both existing and new enterprises. MERCs are Kudumbashree’s local employment centres that coordinate livelihood activities for NHG members at the block level. The MERCs aim to expand Kudumbashree micro-enterprises and develop local economies.


They provide assistance to NHG members to obtain wage-based employment, encourage innovative ideas for startups, and provide support for product marketing. They also provide employment to NHG members by organizing job fairs. The formation of consortium of enterprises at the regional level is also a notable achievement. The project is also very helpful for Kudumbashree Auxiliary Group members.
 
There are systems such as call centres and help desks to improve the functioning of MERCs. MERCs work as a connecting factor between the District Missions and CDSs. Non-Kudumbashree members can also get guidance for starting enterprises through MERCs. Funds have been allocated from the National Rural Livelihood Mission project allocation to each district for the establishment of MERCs and related activities.
 
This amount will be utilized for office renovation, preparation of detailed project report, working capital, infrastructure development, machinery and other equipment. The Micro Enterprise Consultants under Kudumbashree CDSs are responsible for the management of MERC.
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Kudumbashree Micro Enterprise Resource Centres become active in the state as Local Employment Centresen