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Kudumbashree JLG member from Kasaragod enters the International Book of Records with the 'Longest Snake Gourd'

Kudumbashree JLG member from Kasaragod district has entered the International Book of Records. Smt. Dolly Joseph, Master Farmer of Kudumbashree, hailing from Balal Kudumbashree CDS of Kasaragod district of Kerala has got into International Book of Records with the world record of 'Longest Snake Gourd'. She cultivated the longest snake gourd of length 2.65 meters in her homestead garden using organic manure and has set the record. The former record was 2.63 meters. Officials from Agricultural University had also visited her garden to see the record winning snake gourd.

She uses organic manure, organic pesticide and 'Jeevamrutham', manure which she made on her own for cultivating vegetables. Dolly is growing seven such snake gourds in her garden. She bagged the second prize in the 'Onathinu Oru Muram Pachakkari' Competition organized by the State Agriculture Department, Government of Kerala, at the state level. She had also bagged the award for the 'Best Woman Vegetable Farmer'.

Dolly Joseph, who is also a Resource Person of Kudumbashree is cultivating rubber, coconut, areca palm, pepper, cashew, plantain and other tubers. She is also a dairy farmer as well. She had also successfully implemented the Agri Nutri Garden Programme of Kudumbashree effectively in the district.

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Kudumbashree JLG member from Kasaragod enters the International Book of Records with the 'Longest Snake Gourd'

'My Job, My Pride' - Pariyaram Grama Panchayath CDS becomes the first CDS in the state to complete the survey

Pariyaram Grama Panchayath CDS of Thrissur district of Kerala becomes the first CDS in the state to complete the beneficiary survey of the 'My Job, My Pride' Campaign. The campaign is being implemented for arranging livelihoods to 20 lakh people through the Knowledge Economy Mission. The beneficiary survey is being implemented through Kudumbashree. The survey was conducted in 9402 households in the Panchayath.

The beneficiary survey through Kudumbashree was started on 8 May 2022. Specially trained CDS Enumerators have already visited 31.1 lakh households of 16355 wards in 914 Local Self Government Institutions till 10 May 2022, 5 PM. Details of 20.55 lakh beneficiaries have also been collected. The details of the beneficiaries are being collected through the 'Jalakam' Mobile Application designed by the Digital University.

The survey is progressing through more than one lakh enumerators identified from all Local Self Government Institutions across the state. One Resource Person each is designated for 150 households in the rural areas and 200 households in the urban areas. Like that, 5 to 7 enumerators are entrusted in each ward. Prior to the survey, they were extended special training under the leadership of Kudumbashree. In addition to that, more than 2000 Community Ambassadors are entrusted for the effective coordination of the activities in the CDS level. More than five lakh people have made registrations on the very first day of the survey.

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'My Job, My Pride' - Pariyaram Grama Panchayath CDS becomes the first CDS in the state to complete the survey

Literary Competition for the tribal youth of Attappady

A Story-Poetry Writing Competition is being organized for the tribal youth of Attappady between 15 and 45 years of age, under the leadership of the Youth Resource Centre of the Attappady Comprehensive Tribal Development and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group Development Project, for identifying literary intellects and to motivate them.

The entries may be sent to the following address or can be handed over directly to the Panchayath Committee Coordinator. 15 May 2022 is the last date for receiving the entries. In addition to the first three prizes, five consolation prizes will also be given. Following that, a two day Literary Camp will be organized for the best 20 contestants. The entries may be sent to The Assistant Project Officer, Kudumbashree Mission, Attappady, KILA Campus, Agali, Palakkad.

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Literary Competition for the tribal youth of Attappady

Kudumbashree's food stalls opened at the food court of Kerala Games Expo 2022

Kudumbashree's food stalls are opened at the food court of Kerala Games Expo 2022 being held at Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram from 29 April 2022 to 10 May 2022. The food stalls are serving mouth watering cuisines from different states of the country such as Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab etc. The food court is opened as part of the Expo in connection with the first ever Kerala Olympic Games. The food court is built in an 8000 sq ft area and the food court started functioning from 29 April 2022 itself. The Kerala Olympic Games is being organized under the leadership of Kerala Olympic Association and the Expo is conducted as part of the Games.

Pidi, Kozhi, Malabar snacks, biriyani, various types of juices etc are available at the food court. 10 Kudumbashree units viz., Vinayaka, Samjis, Krishna, Unique, Lakshya, Kalyani, Annapoorna, Souparnika, Vanitha Bakes, Kairashi from Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts are participating in the food court. The Expo also includes Exhibition-Sales stalls by the entrepreneurs from different parts of the country, Mango Festival, Ornamental Fish Exhibition, Flower Show, Cultural Activities etc.

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Kudumbashree's food stalls opened at the food court of Kerala Games Expo 2022en

SARAS Mela 2022 makes record sales of more than Rs 12 crores

A total sale of more than Rs 12 crores was recorded from the 12 day long National SARAS Mela organized at Kanakakunnu Palace Ground, Thiruvananthapuram under the leadership of Kudumbashree. Kudumbashree was able to make a sales of Rs 12,21,24,973 in the SARAS Mela, where various products of the rural entrepreneurs across the country and the delicious cuisines from other states were brought for sale. The public had wholeheartedly welcomed the SARAS Mela 2022. The SARAS Mela held at Thiruvananthapuram had made record sales, out of the SARAS Melas organized under the leadership of Kudumbashree, till now.

The SARAS Mela 2022 was held from 30 March to 10 April 2022. Various products such as jewelry, fabrics, leather etc were arranged at 237 stalls for exhibition and sale. A food court comprising of 25 food stalls were opened for offering indigenous cuisines of 15 states. We are happy that the food court and the daily cultural programmes organized in connection with the SARAS Mela has really attracted the public. Sales of Rs 11,38,87,543 was recorded from the product exhibition- sales stalls itself. Sales of Rs 82,37,520 were recorded from the Food Court. It is for the seventh time, SARAS Mela was organized under the leadership of Kudumbashree.

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SARAS Mela 2022 makes record sales of more than Rs 12 crores

Young Entrepreneurs from Aryad Block of Alappuzha district launches fresh milk and egg in Kudumbashree brand

Young Entrepreneurs from Aryad Block of Alappuzha district launched fresh milk and egg in Kudumbashree brand. Shri. P. P Chitharanjan, MLA, Alappuzha Constituency launched the fresh milk and egg in Kudumbashree brand. Shri. T. V Ajith Kumar, President, Grama Panchayath presided over the function. Aryad is one among the 28 blocks in the state in which special activities are implemented after being selected by Kudumbashree as the Intensive Block in Animal Husbandry sector for 2021-22.

Men and women from Aryad block who belong to Kudumbashree families were extended training in the Livestock Entrepreneurship Development Project (LEDP). It is after completing that training, this enterprise was started and 19 members are part of this enterprise. The products are now available in Aryad Panchayath limits only. The requirement for the products could be informed at the CDS office. Kudumbashree directly buy these products from the NHG members who produce milk and egg and take to the needy in 'Kudumbashree' brand without the intervention of middlemen. The milk is delivered in glass bottles and the eggs are delivered in trays.

Shri. Prasanth Babu, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission, distributed the CEF (Community Enterprises Fund) to the entrepreneurs. Smt. P.P Sangeetha, Smt. Swapna Shabu, Shri. Biju Mon, Presidents, Grama Panchayaths, Shri. R Riyaz, Member, District Panchayath, Smt. P A Jumailath, Vice President, Mannancherry Panchayath, Shri. M. S Santosh, Shri K. P Ullas, Smt. Udayamma, Standing Committee Chairpersons, Smt. Thilakamma Vasudevan, Member, Block Panchayath, Smt. Ambili Das, Smt. Shanuja Biju, Smt. Smitha Baiju, Smt. G Latha, CDS Chairpersons, Smt. Suramya, Block Coordinator and Smt. Jalajakumari, President, Eksath Training Agency also spoke at the function. Shri. P Shibu, Member Secretary welcomed the gathering and Shri. Xavier, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission delivered the vote of thanks.

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Young Entrepreneurs from Aryad Block of Alappuzha district launches fresh milk and egg in Kudumbashree brand

Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission launches branded chips and pickles in 'Kannur' brand

Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission has launched branded chips and pickles in 'Kannur' Brand. Shri. M.V Govindan Master, Minister, Local Self Government Department and Excise, Government of Kerala launched the 'Kannur' brand chips and pickles at the First Anniversary Celebrations of the State Government at Kannur on 13 April 2022. The Kudumbashree team from Kannur has launched six various pickles made of elephant foot yam, tender mango, garlic, lime and bird's eye chilly and four different types of snacks made of banana, tapioca etc, including jaggery coated banana chips, in the brand name 'Kannur'.

On the occasion of the first anniversary celebrations of the state Government these Agri value added products were launched in the market, through 'Kannur' brand. These branded products are prepared by 125 Neighborhood Group (NHG) members of 35 units from the Agri Products Processing sector. The Minister also launched the 'palada' pf Oorjjashree Nutrimix unit and the Tristar LED bulb of a youth enterprise group from Aralam at the function.

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Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission launches branded chips and pickles in 'Kannur' branden

Capacity Building Training for the new CDS Governing Committee starts

Capacity Building Training for the new CDS Governing Committee who took charge has been started. The training aims at equipping them to lead Kudumbashree at its best for the next three years, take the Kudumbashree organization system to the next level, make more effective interventions in the bottom level through Kudumbashree etc. The training also aims at giving a clear awareness about Kudumbashree and create a sense of direction to work with collective responsibility from the start of the tenure of the Governing Committee.

The training to the members of the Governing Committee is being given through the 320 Master Trainers selected from among the training group members and officials from each district. 19,470 Governing Committee members will be given training in 359 batches. The activity based training is given in 8 topics such as 'Kudumbashree and Society based Organization', 'Community Leadership Public Speaking', 'Vision Building' etc.

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Capacity Building Training for the new CDS Governing Committee starts

BUDS District Level Youth Festival Starts

BUDS District Level Youth Festivals in various districts are being held as the covid restrictions have been eased in the state. The students of BUDS Institutions across the state are making a coming back through the BUDS Festival. The first District Level BUDS Fest was held at Wayanad district of Kerala during 17-19 March 2022. The BUDS Fest of Wayanad was named as 'Mizhi 2022' and 249 BUDS students from 11 institutions in the district has took part in the fest.

The non-stage competition such as Painting, Emboss Painting, Pencil Drawing etc were held on 17 March 2022, whereas the Stage Competitions such as Light Music, Folk Song, Fancy Dress, Folk Dance etc were held on 19 March 2022. BUDS School, Thirunelly bagged the Overall Award by securing 83 points. Kalpetta School came in the second place with 29 points and Noolpuzha BRC came in the Third place.

The District Level BUDS Festivals will be completed by the month of April and following that the State Level BUDS Festival will be conducted. As of now, 342 BUDS Institutions are functioning across the state under Kudumbashree for differently abled children, which function associating with Local Self Government Institutions.

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Delhi Commission to study about Kudumbashree

Delhi Women Commission members have visited Kerala for a detailed study as part of the efforts to replicate Kudumbashree model. The six member team for the detailed study includes Ms. Swati Maliwal, Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women, Ms. Firdos, Member, Delhi Commission for Women, Ms. Vandana Singh, Member, Delhi Commission for Women, Ms. Sakshi Saurabh, Research Associate, Ms. Deepika Singh, Program Coordinator and Mr. Saurabh Singh, Research Officer.

The team has interacted with Smt. Sarada Muraleedharan IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala and Smt. P.I Sreevidya IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree. They had visited and witnessed various activities of Kudumbashree in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam districts from 2-4 March 2022. The team had visited NHG, Gender Resource Centre, Pink Cafe, Apparel Park, She Lodge, RO Plant at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam districts and Transgender NHG, Kochi Metro, Samrudhi Janakeeya Hotel at Ernakulam district.

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Delhi Commission to study about Kudumbashree