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Kudumbashree's Sargam 2023: Awards distributed to the Winners

Posted on Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Awards of 'Sargam 2023', the State Level Story Writing Competition organized for Kudumbashree members have been distributed. Ms. Sindhu Thomas, an NHG member who came first in the competition and is a native of Idukki received the Award which consisted of a cash prize of Rs 15,000, memento and certificate from Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala at the closing session of the Kochi National Saras Mela.
 
Ms.  Safwana N, a native of Wayanad won the second prize. She was given the Award which consisted of a cash prize of Rs 10,000, memento and certificate. Ms. Dhanya Shamjith, a native of Ernakulam who won the third prize was gifted with the Award which consisted of the Cash Prize of Rs 5000, a memento and a certificate. Ms. Renjini E.P (Kottayam), Ms. Jiji K.V (Palakkad), Ms. Rosha Lijin (Thrissur) and Ms. Sreedevi K Lal (Ernakulam) who received the incentive prize were presented with a cash award of Rs.1500 each, a memento and a certificate
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Kudumbashree's Sargam 2023: Awards distributed to the Winners

Kochi National Saras Mela organised by kudumbashree concluded

Posted on Thursday, January 4, 2024

The official closing ceremony of Kochi National Saras Mela was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Ground, Ernakulam on 31 December 2023. Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department & Excise Department, Government of Kerala inaugurated the function. He said that Kudumbashree is the great movement of women in India. The Saras Mela was extended till 2 January 2024 following the heavy rush. 

 
The Minister presented awards to the best entrepreneurs who participated in the Saras Mela. Media awards and awards to those who participated in the organization of the fair were presented at the event.  Adv. M. Anil Kumar, Mayor, Kochi Corporation presided over the function. Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree presented the report.
 
 Shri. T.J. Vinod, Shri. P.V. Srinijin, Shri.  K.N. Unnikrishnan, MLAs, Ms. Rama Santhosh, Chairperson, Thrippunithura Municipality and Governing Body Member, Kudumbashree,  Shri. N. S. K Umesh IAS, District Collector, Ernakulam, Shri. P. M. Shafeeq, Joint Director, Local Self Government Department, Shri. Sreekanth, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree, CDS Chairpersons and others participated. Ms. T. M Rejeena, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission delivered the vote of thanks. 
 
 
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Kochi National Saras Mela organised by kudumbashree concluded

Kudumbashree State Level Bala Parliament sets a noteworthy representation

Posted on Thursday, January 4, 2024

The State Level Bala Parliament held for Balasabha members under the auspices of Kudumbashree had set a noteworthy representation. Adv. Antony Raju, Former Minister for Transport, Government of Kerala inaugurated the State Level Bala Parliament held at the Old Legislative Assembly Hall, Thiruvananthapuram on 28 December 2023. Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree presided over the function. With a very lively question and answer session with the emergency resolution and walkout, the Kudumbashree State Level Bala Parliament became the epitome of a real parliament.  A total of 165 people, including 154 children from various districts and 11 children from Attappady, were part of the Bala Parliament and became the representatives of a total of 4.59 lakh children who are members of 31,612 Bala Sabha units in the state. 

 
Adv. Antony Raju said in the opening speech that programmes like Bala Parliament will help to give children a clear understanding about legislature, parliament and democracy along with gaining knowledge in the fields of science and technology. He released the magazine, 'Arivoonjal' prepared under the leadership of Kudumbashree Balasabha, by giving to Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree.
 
The children raised various issues in the Parliament like health, education, environment, hygiene and gender justice. Sooraja K.S from Kasaragod district and Nayana from Kollam district became the President and Prime Minister respectively. Azmin S from Alappuzha district became the Speaker and Sivanandan C.A from Kollam district became Leader of Opposition. Drishya J from Kozhikode district came the Deputy Speaker. Anaya. C (Kozhikode), Rasika Ramesh (Kannur), Athena Ratheesh (Alappuzha), Aryananda Anish (Kannur), Sandeep S. Nair (Malappuram), Nivedya. K (Kozhikode) came as ministers, Abhinav from Attappady became the Chief Marshal and Srinanda from Thrissur district came as ADC. Archana V. Nair of Pathanamthitta district became the Secretary General. Anumithra from Attappady and Tanisha J from Kasaragod district also came as Secretaries. After the Bala Parliament, the children also visited the new assembly building.
 
Dr. B. Sreejith, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering. Rahu,  Balasabha Member from Ernakulam district read out the anti garbage pledge. Shri. Nafih Muhammed, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree offered the felicitation.  Kudumbashree PRO Nafih Muhammad offered greetings. Kudumbashree State Program Manager Arun P. Rajan proposed the vote of thanks. Shri. Arun P Rajan, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree delivered the vote of thanks.
 
Before the State Level Bala Parliament, District Level Bala Parliaments were also organized. Balasabhas are children's neighborhood groups formed by Kudumbashree to ensure the rights of children. Every year the State Level Bala Parliament is organized as a part of providing opportunities to children to understand the importance and extent of democratic system.
 
 
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State Level Bala Parliament sets a noteworthy representation

Kochi National Saras Mela: Kudumbashree holds the World Record in Stamping Drama

Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Kudumbashree secured the world record for the Mega Stamping Drama organized by Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission by lining up 504 NHG women. Kudumbashree secured the world talent record for Stamping Drama which has the largest number of female participants. The Stamping Drama was performed at the Durbar Hall, Ernakulam ground at 9:30 AM on 24 December 2023 as part of the promotion of the National Saras Mela being held in Kochi.

The Stamping Drama depicted the history of Kudumbashree for a quarter of a century. NHG members selected from the 14 blocks in the district took part in the Mega Stamping Drama. The performance was held after two weeks of training under the leadership of Shri. Raju Natarajan, stamping drama artist.

Shri. Sathar Aadoor, State President, All Guinness World Records, Dr. Winner Sharif, Ms. Rakshitha Jain, Officials, Talent Record Book were the judges. Shri. Ratheesh Pilikode, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree, Ms. T.M. Rejeena, District Mission Co-ordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission and other officials attended the function.

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Kochi National Saras Mela: Kudumbashree holds the World Record in Stamping Drama

Winners of Kudumbashree 'Sargam 2023' State Level Story Writing Competition announced

Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2023

The winners of 'Sargam 2023', the State Level Story Writing Competition for Kudumbashree Women has been announced. Ms. Sindhu Thomas from Muniyara, Idukki had bagged the First Prize (Rs15,000) for the story-'Sadrishyavakyangal'.  Ms. Swafvana from Wayanad had bagged the Second Prize (Rs10,000) for the story-'Prakruthi Nirdharanathil Thottu Poyavar Darwine Thedunnu' and  Ms. Dhanya Shamjith from Ernakulam had bagged the Third Prize (Rs 5,000) for the story-'Madangi'. The Award consist of Cash Prize, Momento and Certificate.  

 
Ms. Anuja Baiju (Kottayam), Ms. Renjini E.P (Kottayam), Ms. Jiji K.V (Palakkad), Ms. Rosha Lijin (Thrissur) and Ms. Sreedevi K. Lal (Ernakulam) will get the Consolation Prize of Rs 1500 each along with Momento and Certificate. A total of 763 entries were received in the  'Sargam 2023', the State Level Story Writing Competition organized to identify and nurture the creative skills of  Kudumbashree Women.
 
The winners were selected by the Jury consisting of Dr George Onakkoor, Ms. K Rekha and Ms. Sithara S. The First Level Selection was done by the teachers of Malayalam Department of Kerala University in Karyavattom Campus. The award will be distributed to the winners at the closing ceremony organized on 31 December 2023 in connection with the National Saras Mela held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ernakulam.
 
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Winners of 'Sargam 2023' State Level Story Writing Competition announcede

Kochi National Saras Mela starts bringing Indian diversity under one roof

Posted on Friday, December 22, 2023
The National Saras Mela, which showcases Indian diversity was kicked off with a huge turnout at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam on 21 December 2023Shri. M.B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department & Excise Department, Government of Kerala inaugurated the Saras Fair online. The Minister said that the role of Kudumbashree is crucial in empowering Kerala women's lives socially, economically and politically.  The most important area of Kudumbashree is economic empowerment. Kudumbashree is implementing it through entrepreneurship- skills development. Kudumbashree is involved in economic empowerment in a wide way through 85,000 enterprises, 74,000 Joint Liability Groups and 14,000 groups working in the animal husbandry sector. He added.
 
Through Kudumbashree, the women community in Kerala has also been able to make entrepreneurship development possible. Saras Mela is lined up with women who have proved their proficiency in the field of entrepreneurship. Saras is the country's premier fair for women entrepreneurs. About 200 entrepreneurs from Kerala have been a part of Saras Mela. Out of the 250 exhibition stalls set up in association with Saras Mela, 90 stalls belong to other states. The minister said that Saras is envisioned as a fair where Kudumbashree entrepreneurs and products are introduced to the consumers and marketing opportunities are created for the entrepreneurs. The main attraction of the Saras Mela is the Indian Food Court. In all the last nine Saras Melas held in Kerala, the food court has attracted people the most. More than 300 cuisines in India are available under one roof. With 120 talented women chefs working in Kudumbashree's catering sector, Saras will serve dishes from within and outside Kerala. The Minister said. Saras comes up with the concept of 'India on a Plate' where all the dishes of India can be enjoyed in one bowl. He added.
 
Kudumbashree's food court was the main attraction of the Keraleeyam event, which had 30,000 to 40,000 visitors per day. Saras Mela is organized in collaboration with the State Government, local bodies and the National Rural Livelihood Mission. In the last 9 Saras Melas, Rs 85 crores were received through the sales of 2000 entrepreneurs. The Minister also said that the Saras Mela, which was received in the hearts of the entire Kerala, will be a great success in Ernakulam as well.
 
Presiding over the function online, Shri. P Rajeev, Minister, Industries Department, Government of Kerala said that Kudumbashree has been able to do great work in women's empowerment for a quarter of a century. The specialty of Saras Mela is that a variety of foods and products from all over India are available under one roof. More than 100 chefs, various art shows, food and various products are prepared for the customers. The Minister said that Saras Mela held in Ernakulam will be more festive.
 
A total of 250 stalls reflecting Indian cultures are set up at Saras Mela, which brings together the products of the country's rural entrepreneurs under one umbrella. Different stalls of handicrafts and handloom products are awaiting for the people at the fair, which starts from the 'Back to School' campaign model that has changed the face of Kudumbashree itself. Saras Mela showcases the variety of clothing from Indian states like Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Tripura, Telangana and Karnataka in Kochi of Kerala, the heart of fashion. Bamboo tools, sweets, jewellery, bags, handicrafts and other unique products of different states will be on display at the fair.
 
The display and marketing of different food products will enthrall the customers. The stalls of Kudumbashree's strong initiatives Gender Help Desk- Snehitha and Medical Help Desk- Santhwanam are the pride of the fair. The biggest feature of Saras Mela is that various cultures and unique products of the country come under one roof along with great market opportunities. 
 
The National Saras Mela started at Kochi is becoming the Festival of Flavors serving the food diversity of India. It serves Dal Bathi Choorma from the royal family of Rajasthan to Momos from Thirunelly. 10 days and nights of Saras Mela at Kochi will be filled with flavors from various states. Different delicacies from various states of India and various districts of Kerala are awaiting the food lovers. Dal Bathi Choorma, a traditional Rajasthani dish that evokes curiosity as the name suggests, and Wayanad's own Thirunelly Momos alias 'TiMo', which is made with Jeerakashala rice have grabbed the attention of the fair on the very first day. The other attractions of the food fair is Maharashtra's Pooran Poly, Arunachal Pradesh's Beef Corn Soup, Attapady's own Vana Sundari, Alappuzha's Karimeen Pollichathu, Lakshadweep's Halwa, various types of Biryani and local delicacies.
 
More than 40 stalls are prepared to bring a variety of tastes to the customers. There are ten stalls from Uttarakhand, nine from Uttar Pradesh, eight from Karnataka, seven from Sikkim, six from Lakshadweep, five from Telangana, four from Arunachal Pradesh, three from Maharashtra and two from Andhra Pradesh. Unique flavors from Ernakulam, Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thalassery and Attappady are also available at the fair. Many people came to the food fair on the very first day to enjoy the live food tastings. 
 
Adv. M . Anil Kumar, Mayor, Kochi Corporation inaugurated Saras Mela's Product Stall. The Indian Food Court was inaugurated by Shri. T.J Vinod, MLA and the Theme Stall was inaugurated by Shri. K. Babu, MLA. Shri.  P.V Sreenijin, MLA inaugurated the Saras tag line prize giving. Shri. K. J Maxi, MLA inaugurated the Saras logo prize giving and the Art Night was inaugurated by Shri. K Chandran Pillai, Chairman, Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA). Shri. Loknath Behra, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Limited, presented the Saras Theme Lyric Prize to the composer Shri. K.V Anil Kumar. Shri. N.S.K Umesh, District Collector, Ernakulam gave away the photography prizes.
 
Ms. Nikhila Vimal, Film star  was the Chief Guest of the function. Shri. Ullas Thomas, President, District Panchayath, Ms. K. Meera, Sub Collector, Fort Kochi, Shri. Jafar Malik, Executive Director, Kudumbashree, Ms. Rama Santosh, Chairperson, Thrippunithura Municipal Corporation, Ms. K. A Ansiya, Deputy Mayor, Kochi Corporation, Ms. TM Rejeena, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission, Shri. Basil Paul, Vice President, Kerala Block Panchayat President Association, Shri. P.R Reneesh, Chairman, Kochi Corporation Development Standing Committee, Ms. Sheeba Lal,  Chairperson, Welfare Standing Committee, Shri. V. A Sreejith, Chairman, Education Standing Committee, Ms. Mary Mini, Ms. Latha Babu, Ms. Nabeesa Latheef, Kudumbashree CDS Chairpersons, Kudumbashree members also attended the function. 
 
The Saras Mela will come to an end on 1 January 2024.
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Kochi National Saras Mela starts bringing Indian diversity under one roof

Kudumbashree's 'Sargam 2023' the Three Day State Level Literary Workshop for Kudumbashree NHG members starts at Thrissur

Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Kudumbashree's 'Sargam 2023' the Three Day State Level Literary Workshop for Kudumbashree NHG members jointly organized by Kudumbashree, KILA and Kerala Sahitya Academy has started at KILA, Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur on 11 December 2023.  Shri. K Satchidanandan, President, Kerala Sahitya Academy officially inaugurated the camp. Literary empowerment gives women more visibility in society. Satchidanandan said. He clarified that the ultimate duty of literature is to make the friendship of justice and righteousness possible and women can do that through literary workshops like Sargam. He added. 
 
Ms. Bindu K.S. Director, Kudumbashree presided over the function. Dr Joy Elamon, Director General, KILA, Shri. V. R Santhosh, Deputy Secretary, Information and Public Relations Department delivered their felicitations. Shri. Nafih Muhammed, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Dr. Kavitha A, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission delivered the vote of thanks. The Sargam 2023 Literary Workshop envisages to help Kudumbashree women who want to shine in the field of literature to interact with prominent writers and get acquainted with the new techniques of the writing world. The participants of the Sargam State Level Story Competition organized for Kudumbashree NHG members are the participants of the workshop.
 
Various Sessions on the First Day
 
1. Way of Writing (Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu)
2. Good Story is not Impossible (Vaisakhan, Sithara S, Ashokan Cheruvil)
3. New Literature, New Language (M.M Narayanan)
4. New Age Poetry (D Anil Kumar, Ashokan Marayoor, Ramya Balakrishnan)
5. The Chemistry of Writing and Reading (N. Rajan , Anu Pappachan)
 
 
 
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Kudumbashree's 'Sargam 2023' the Three Day State Level Literary Workshop for Kudumbashree NHG members starts at Thrissur

Kudumbashree records a sales of Rs 47.05 lakhs at IITF held in Delhi

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Quality products produced by NHG members who are part of Kerala's own Kudumbashree have once again captured the hearts of the people of Delhi. Kudumbashree has achieved a turnover of Rs 47,05,041 from the India International Trade Fair (IITF) organized at Pragati Maidan, Delhi from 14 to 27 November 2023 under the auspices of the Union Ministry of Rural Development and India Trade Promotion Organization.
 
Kudumbashree was able to get this turnover only from two commercial stalls in the Kerala Pavilion, two stalls in the food court, five stalls in the Ajeevika Saras Mela held in conjunction with the International Trade Fair. i.e., from a total of 9 stalls. The turnover  from the stalls in the Kerala Pavilion was Rs 10.70 lakhs and from the stalls in the food court was Rs 13.67 lakhs and from the five stalls at the Ajeevika Mela was Rs 22.66 lakhs.
 
Kudumbashree products selected from various districts were marketed at the commercial stall. The Kudumbashree units from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode districts brought the taste of Kerala to Delhi through the food court. Kudumbashree had set up stalls from Attappady, Palakkad, Idukki, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram as part of the Ajeevika Saras Mela in Delhi. Kudumbashree also won the Second Best Exhibitor Award in the Theme Area Kerala Pavilion. 
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Kudumbashree records a sales of Rs 47.05 lakhs at IITF held in Delhi

Kudumbashree invites applications for Kudumbashree-The Urban Learning Internship Programme- DAY NULM

Posted on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Kudumbashree is inviting applications for Kudumbashree-The Urban Learning Internship Programme as part of the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) Programme being implemented by Kudumbashree in Kerala.

 The internship will be conducted at the state mission level and 93 Urban Local Bodies. At the Kudumbashree State Mission Office, three interns will be appointed for 3 months, and in Urban Local Bodies, one intern each will be appointed for 2 months. Candidates selected for the internship will be entitled to a certificate issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and stipend of Rs. 8000 per month. Priority will be given for Kudumbashree Auxiliary Group Members.

  The last date for applying for the internship is 08 December 2023. For more details, visit Kudumbashree website https://www.kudumbashree.org/internship

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Kudumbashree invites applications for Kudumbashree-The Urban Learning Internship Programme- DAY NULMen

Kudumbashree's 'Back to school' Campaign a big hit; More than 30 lakh women participated in the training

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
More than 30 lakh neighborhood group members have participated in Kudumbashree's 'Thirike School' campaign, which has created new movements in the field of women's empowerment. A total of 30,21,317 people participated on different days. Out of 3,14,557 NHGs across the state, 2,97,559 NHGs have already participated in the campaign.
 
According to the figures till 26 November 2023, Thiruvananthapuram district had the highest number of participants. 3,33,968 women participated in the training in Thiruvananthapuram district on various dates. Palakkad (3,28, 350) and Malappuram (3,17,899) districts came in the second and third positions respectively. Wayanad district which has only 27 CDSs has 99.25 % NHG participation. Out of the total 1,24,647 NHG members in Wayanad, 1,04,277 participated in the campaign. Kasaragod district which has only 42 CDSs also has better participation. Out of the total 1,80,789 NHG members 1,29,476 participated in the campaign.
 
The aim is to provide training to 46 lakh women in the NHG network by involving the remaining 16 lakh members by 10 December 2023. As part of this, all the participants who are yet to participate in the campaign from each CDS will be made part of the campaign during the next four holidays. For this, State-District-CDS level activities have been intensified.
 
'Back to School' is the campaign launched with the aim of empowering the Kudumbashree organizational system, by providing training to 46 lakh Kudumbashree members in the state. Training is conducted on holidays in selected schools. As per the current decision, the campaign will come to an end on 10 December 2023.
           
 
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Kudumbashree's 'Back to school' Campaign a big hit; More than 30 lakh women participated in the training