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Tribal Bala Sabha Members from Kasaragod gets trained in Kalaripayattu

Twenty Tribal Bala Sabha Members from Kasaragod district are getting trained in Kalaripayattu, Kerala's unique martial art. They are receiving training at the Kudumbashree Tribal Kalari Academy, which was launched on 8 October 2022 as a unique programme of the district as part of the Scheduled Tribe Sustainable Development Project.

For the remaining two days of the week, they come to Kalari Academy and learn the basics with the same enthusiasm as they go to school for five days. The Balasabha members were selected from the CDSs in Parappa Block. The one-year long training is conducted at Anjaneya Kalari Training Centre, a Kudumbashree initiative. Shri. Manikandan Guru is the trainer. The Balasabha members comprising of 12 girls and 8 boys aged between 10 to 18 years are given training which includes self preservation and self defense training.

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Tribal Bala Sabha Members from Kasaragod gets trained in Kalaripayattu

Balasabha members participate in Editing Workshop to create history

Balasabha members participate in Editing Workshop to create history. For the first time in the history, 25 Balasabha members were involved in the workshop for the publication of Children's Day Special Magazine, which is written and edited by Balasabha members themselves. Balasabha members selected from different districts gathered at Mariarani Convention Centre, Thiruvananthapuram on 29-30 October 2022 and did the editing work of the writings.

The two-day editing workshop was inaugurated by Shri. Madhupal, Actor and Director. He also interacted with the children. He said that experiences and realizations from family and schools lead one to the world of stories and stories should be composed in such a way as to create interest in the readers.

Ms. K.A Beena, renowned writer, also conducted a class on editing. The workshop was organized under the leadership of Dr. Myna Umaiban, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree, Shri. Arun P. Rajan, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree, Shri. Daniel Libni, State Assistant Programme Manager, Kudumbashree and Resource Persons.

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Balasabha members participate in Editing Workshop to create history

Job Expo 2022 held at Perinthalmanna makes difference in the lives of 2039 Job Aspirants

Job Expo 2022 held at Perinthalmanna made difference in the lives of 2039 job aspirants. The expo jointly organized by Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission and Perinthalmanna Municipal Corporation on 30 October 2022 at Government Higher Secondary School, Perinthalmanna was indeed a huge success. The expo was for eight hours from 9 AM to 5 PM and a total of 521 people got employment within that time. 1200 people were shortlisted by various companies. And 318 people got access to skill training courses conducted by Kudumbashree.

A total of 2048 candidates participated in the job fair. 2039 of them got a new door opened through the fair. The job expo was notable for its outstanding organization. A vacancy guide containing the details of all the institutions participating in the fair, vacant posts and eligibility criteria was also prepared in advance and was made available to the public. There were four counters for spot registration. Also a special counter and translator was prepared for the differently abled. Another special feature was that the expo was organized in a nature-friendly manner.

The job expo was inaugurated by Shri. P. Shaji, Chairman, Perinthalmanna Municipality. Shri. Mundummal Hanifa, Chairman, Welfare Standing Committee presided over the function. Shri. Jafar Kakkooth, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission welcomed the gathering. Ms. Ambili Manoj, Chairperson, Health Standing Committee, Ms. Hussaina Nazar, Shri. Santosh Kumar P.S, Ms. Sakina, Ward Councilors and Shri. Zubairul Awan, City Mission Manager delivered the felicitations.

Shri. Mansoor Nechiyil, Ms. Seenath. P, Ms. Sara Salim, Ms. Sherlija, Shri. Praveen. A, Shri. Sunil Kumar, Ms. Nisha Zubair, Shri. Hussain Riaz, Ward Councilors and Ms. Arifa Begum, Kudumbashree Member Secretary, Smt. Vijaya, Kudumbashree CDS Chairperson and others were present on the occasion. Shri. Rakesh C.R, District Programme Manager extended the vote of thanks. The initiative put forward by Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission in association with Perinthalmanna Municipality was of great help for the job aspirants.

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Job Expo 2022 held at Perinthalmanna makes difference in the lives of 2039 Job Aspirants

Onthu Ora' One Day Training Camp organized for Tribal Adolescent Children

'Onthu Ora', a One Day Training Camp was organized for Tribal Adolescent Children as part of Wayanad Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development Programme. 'Onthu Ora' means a week in the Kattunayakan language. The camp was organized on 23 October 2022 in collaboration with VPS Lakeshore Medical Centre, Kozhikode. During the camp, experts took classes on topics such as physical and mental changes during adolescence, problems and challenges faced by adolescent children and precautions to overcome them.

Dr. Khadija Mumtaz, famous writer and social activist, Dr Harris, Dr Ajay Kumar, Dr Fidha, Lakeshore Hospital conducted the classes in the camp organized at Panchayat Kalyana Mandapam, Thirunelly. Ms. Saumini, CDS Chairperson, Thirunelly Grama Panchayath presided over the function and Shri P.V. Balakrishnan, President, Thirunelly Gram Panchayath inaugurated the camp. Shri. Sai Krishnan, Coordinator, Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development Project welcomed the gathering. Shri. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, Thirunelly Grama Panchayath Development Standing Committee and Ms. Preetha, CDS Member, delivered the felicitations and Ms. Leela, Programme Coordinator, delivered the vote of thanks.

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Onthu Ora' One Day Training Camp organized for Tribal Adolescent Children

Nanga Angadis' of Thirunelly sets a unique model

'Nanga Angadis' of Thirunelly are setting a unique model by relieving the people of the tribal villages of Wayanad district from having to walk for kilometers to buy daily necessities including some tea dust, sugar or other groceries. 'Nanga Angadi' means 'our market' in the Kattunayakan language.

The activities of delivering and distributing daily necessities to the tribal villages were started as part of the Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development Project during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission extended full support for the same. Then, as part of the Kudumbashree Thirunelly Comprehensive Tribal & PVTG Development Project, Nanga Angadis were started in every tribal hamlets to provide them with the necessary household goods.

In the first phase, daily use items from the town were delivered and distributed by the residents of the hamlets to the shops at moderate prices with the help of Kudumbashree officials. One of the residents of the hamlet was given charge of the shop. So it became 'their own market' or 'Nanga Angadi'. Kudumbashree also provides a loan of Rs 30,000 to start a shop.

Gradually the 'Nanga Angadi' scheme was extended to other tribal areas of Wayanad district. Now there are about 60 'Nanga Angadis in the whole district. One 'Nanga Angadi' each is functioning in the 30 hamlets of Thirunelly Panchayath. Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission also aims to form a consortium of these 'Nanga Angadis' and distribute the goods from the public market at affordable prices through shops to the residents of hamlets.

Most 'Nanga Angadis' are run by women belonging to Paniya, Adiya and Kattunayakan communities. Thus Kudumbashree has opened up a means of livelihood to them through 'Nanga Angadis'. This activity which is of great help to the tribal population.

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Nanga Angadis' of Thirunelly sets a unique model

Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission organizes 'Uyare' Campaign for Auxiliary Group Members

Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission has organized 'Uyare' Campaign for the Auxiliary Group Members in the district to lead them to livelihood sectors. The new generation of the district have wholeheartedly welcomed the campaign. The campaign aimed at strengthening the Auxiliary Groups. Kudumbashree Wayanad District team has also started skill training programme to lead the Auxiliary Group members to livelihood sectors.

As the first step of the campaign meetings of Auxiliary group members were organized at the CDSs in the district and classes were conducted on various income generating activities and livelihood opportunities. Through this, the details of those interested in self-employment and income-based employment were collected. Following this, the first phase of skill training program has been initiated for all Auxiliary group members.

The three-day skill training is organized in association with ASAP. Tata Power is providing the needed technical assistance. Shri. O.R. Kelu, MLA inaugurated the training programme held at Skill Park, Government College, Mananthavady, Wayanad.

66 members from various Auxiliary groups of the district are participating in the training. Classes are given on various subjects like Goal Setting and SWOT Analysis, Communication Skills, Life Skills and Digital Skills.

Shri. Justin Baby, President, Mananthavady Block Panchayath presided over the function. Shri. H.B. Pradeep Master, President, Edavaka Grama Panchayath delivered the keynote address. Shri. P.K. Balasubramanian, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission, Shri. Vasu Pradeep, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission, Shri. Sreeranj, District Programme Manager, ASAP, Ms. Priya Veerendrakumar, Chairperson, Edavaka CDS and Shri. K.K. Sajeevan, In-Charge, Tata Power also participated in the function.

As part of the campaign, a job fair has also been planned by Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission for the Auxiliary Group members.

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Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission organizes 'Uyare' Campaign for Auxiliary Group Members s

Balasabha members from Kasaragod district cultivate Marigold flowers

Balasabha members from Kasaragod district of Kerala cultivated Marigold flowers, adding more colour to their Mahanavami Celebrations. The Balasabha members of Ward 12 of Chemmanad Panchayath of Kasaragod district are the ones who cultivated the Marigold flowers in 5 cents of barren land.

From the 5 cents field, the Balasabha members harvested 38 kg of Marigold flowers. 18 Balasabha members who belong to 'Pularvela' and 'Nilav' Balasabha Groups are the ones who took the responsibility of the cultivation of flowers and succeeded in cultivating the same. Kudumbashree ADS Office bearers were also with them to extend all kinds of instructions. The harvested flowers were also sold during the Mahanavami celebrations at a rate of Rs 80 per kg. They have decided to use this amount for the various activities of the Balasabha.

Ms. Sufaija Aboobacker, President, Chemmanad Grama Panchayath inaugurated the harvest. Shri. Prakashan Palai, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kasaragod Assistant District Mission received the first sale. Balasabha members, Ms. Mumtaz, CDS Chairperson, Shri. Rajan Poinachi, Balasabha Resource Person and Panchayath Member, CDS and ADS office bearers were also present at the function.

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Balasabha members from Kasaragod district cultivate Marigold flowers

Kudumbashree arranges special opportunity to buy special products at Illikkal Kallu

Kudumbashree has arranged special opportunity to buy special products at Illikkal Kallu, one of the important tourist destinations in Kottayam district of Kerala. This opportunity was opened through 'Illikkal Kallu Special Trade Fair', a traditional product marketing fair jointly organized by Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission, Moonnilavu Gram Panchayat and Kudumbashree CDS from 1-5 October 2022.

The products made by the traditional tribes of Moonnilavu panchayat and the products of 24 Kudumbashree units of Erattupetta block were brought for sale in the fair. There was a great demand for tribal products in the trade fair like baskets, winnowing sieves, mats, brooms, handicrafts made of coconut shells, medicinal arrowroot powders, honey and for products like umbrellas, curry powders, sweets, vinegar, coconut oil, vegetables, fruits, yam, taro, ginger and tapioca. They were able to make a sales of Rs 62,360 within five days.

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Kudumbashree arranges special opportunity to buy special products at Illikkal Kalluen

NRLM officials from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar makes study visit to get to know Kudumbashree

Officials of National Rural Livelihood Mission from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar states made a study visit to get to know Kudumbashree. Representatives of Pradan, an NGO, also accompanied with the group. The team visited Kudumbashree State Mission office on 16 September 2022 and interacted with the officials in charge of various project activities and cleared doubts.

Prior to that, during the two-day visit made to Ernakulam district, the team paid visits to Kudumbashree CDS Office, Nutrimix Unit, Gender Resource Centre, NHG, ADS meeting and KAASS auditing activities. It is on the third day of their study visit, they made the visit to Kudumbashree State Mission.

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NRLM officials from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar makes study visit to get to know Kudumbashreem

Kudumbashree micro enterprise units from Thrissur receives order for umbrellas worth Rs 3 Lakhs

Kudumbashree micro enterprise units from Thrissur district of Kerala received work order for umbrellas worth Rs 3 Lakhs from CEAT Tyre Company. The 'Friends Umbrella Manufacturing Unit' of Nenmanikkara Panchayath and 'Nice Umbrella Manufacturing Unit' of Velukkara Panchayath of Thrissur are the two units who received the order for umbrellas. Both the units have received an order worth Rs.3 lakhs to manufacture and supply 1000 wooden umbrellas.

The company officials inquired with Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission whether they could prepare and provide umbrellas with logo printed on them in the specified pattern. Following that, Kudumbashree District Mission decided to distribute the umbrella order to the 'Friends' and Nice' Umbrella units. The two units that carried out umbrella manufacturing completed the order on time and supplied the umbrellas to the center at Thrippunithura, Ernakulam. This onam was indeed an unforgettable one for the members of Friends Umbrella Manufacturing Unit' and 'Nice Umbrella Manufacturing Unit'.

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Kudumbashree micro enterprise units from Thrissur receives order for umbrellas worth Rs 3 Lakhsen