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Third Phase of 'Polima Puthukkad' of Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission starts

The Third Phase of Polima Puthukkad of Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission has been started. The aim of the programme is producing non-toxic and safe vegetables. Implemented through effective integration of local bodies, Kudumbashree, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Institutions and employment guarantee scheme, the project was initiated to implement the idea of the State Government to formulate and implement plans to achieve self-sufficiency in the field of food production. Those who are part of the scheme are provided with the assistance as part of the Agri Nutri Garden Scheme of Kudumbashree.

In the second phase of the project, 120 tonnes of vegetables were harvested on 29 hectares of land by 40,000 Kudumbashree women who are members of 2411 NHGs in eight panchayats of Puthukkad Constituency. Shri. K.K Ramachandran, Puthukkad MLA inaugurated the third phase of the project at Kodakara Block Hall, Thrissur on 27 June 2023. He also distributed awards to the best performing NHGs who had done best in agriculture in the second phase.

The CDS Level NHGs include Nanma NHG (Mattathur Panchayat), Anashwara NHG (Vallachira), Devashree NHG (Alagappa Nagar), Aishwarya Lakshmi NHG (Puthukkad), Pratibha NHG (Nenmanikkara), Sauhrudha NHG (Varantharapilly), Friends Koottayma NHG (Thrikoor), Karunashree NHG (Parappukkara).

Shri. M. R Ranjith, President, Kodakara Block Panchayath presided over the function. Shri. M.K. Radhakrishnan Master, President, Cherpu Block Panchayat, Shri. E. K Anoop, Ms. Ajitha Sudhakaran, Shri. Simon Nampadan, Grama Panchayat Presidents, Dr. Kavitha. A, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission, Shri. P.R. Ajay Ghosh, Block Development Officer, Ms. Ambili Hari, CDS Chairperson, Puthukkad Panchayat Kudumbashree CDS delivered their felicitations. Shri. Unnikrishnan, Agriculture Officer, Mattathur took a class on scientific vegetable farming.

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Third Phase of 'Polima Puthukkad' of Kudumbashree Thrissur District Mission starts

Nattarangu 2023' of Nalleppally CDS of Palakkad stands out with the complete participation of the geriatrics

'Nattarangu 2023' of Nalleppally CDS of Palakkad stand out with the complete participation of the geriatrics. 'Nattarangu 2023', the Arts Festival for people between 60 and 80 years of age was organized under the auspices of the Nalleppally CDS at Nalleppally Grama Panchayath Hall, Palakkad. It was a festival that celebrated arts without competition, by cheering everyone on the stage and dancing and singing along with them.

Such an Arts Festival was organized by Nalleppally CDS as part of the Relationship Kerala project implemented by Kudumbashree with the aim of mainstreaming the elderly, differently-abled groups and transgenders. The Arts Festival had the objectives of empowering the elderly NHGs, capacity building and nurturing the artistic skills of the members.

Various art forms learned in the past like singing film songs, dancing for film songs, Kollipaat, Skit, Porat Drama and Devotional Songs were all presented as part of the Arts Festival. Around 170 elderly People participated in the Arts Festival. They were also presented with gifts. 450 people, including men and women, are part of the elderly NHGs in the panchayath.

Ms. S. Anisha, President, Nalleppally Grama Panchayath inaugurated the festival. Shri. Satheesh, Vice President, Nalleppally Grama Panchayath presided over the function. Ms. Anitha, Kudumbashree CDS Chairperson welcomed the gathering. Ms. Renjini, Block Coordinator, Kudumbashree explained the Programme. Ms. Shelvam, CDS Vice Chairperson delivered the vote of thanks. Panchayath Governing Body members, CDS members and Kudumbashree officials participated in the function.

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Nattarangu 2023' of Nalleppally CDS of Palakkad stands out with the complete participation of the geriatrics

Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission launches 'Namath Usr' to fight against addiction focusing on tribal villages

Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission launched 'Namath Usr' (Our Life), Anti-Drug Campaign to fight against addiction focusing on tribal villages. The campaign, which will last till 2 October 2023, is being organized in the Scheduled Tribe areas, educational institutions and other areas of the district in coordination with the Excise Department.

A number of activities like awareness classes, signature campaign, screening of anti-drug short films and rallies are planned as part of the campaign. The district-level inauguration of the campaign was performed by Shri. K Krishnan Kutty, Minister of Electricity, Government of Kerala during the function held at Nadupathi Hamlet of Walayar on 3 July 2023.

As part of the campaign designed to educate the youth and the society about the consequences of drug addiction, activities will be organized to provide services of de-addiction centres to drug addicts, provide psychological support and counseling services to family members. These activities will be carried out jointly by Kudumbashree Snehitha Gender Help Desk staff and Community Counsellors.

Shri. A. Prabhakaran, MLA, Malampuzha Constituency presided over the inaugural function. Shri. V. Bijoy, President, Malampuzha Block Panchayath was the Chief Guest of the function. Shri. K.K. Chandradas, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission welcomed the gathering and Ms. M. Susheela, CDS Chairperson delivered the vote of thanks. The elders of the hamlets and the students of the hamlet who achieved high marks were felicitated in the function.

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Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission launches 'Namath Usr' to fight against addiction focusing on tribal villages

Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission launches 'Any Time Milk' Project

The Any Time Milk (ATM) project implemented by Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission in association with Ernakulam District Panchayath is gaining attention. The district has started the 'Any Time Milk' project with the aim of providing quality cow's milk to the needy, collected from NHG members as part of the Kudumbashree project 'Ksheera Sagaram' in the field of Animal Husbandry.

The project is being implemented in Kottappady, Nedumbassery and Elamkunnappuzha in the district. The Kudumbashree District Mission has formed the 'Any Time Milk' Project by utilizing the financial assistance given by the District Panchayath for the financial year 2022-23 for the beneficiaries of the 'Ksheerasagaram' project, who find livelihood through cow rearing. There are more than 200 Ksheerasagaram units in the district. There are five people in a unit.

Areas where there is less chance of getting quality milk and high demand for milk have been selected for implementation of the project. A milk vending machine with a capacity of 200 litres is installed and milk is made available to the needy for an amount starting from Rs 10. The Ksheerasagaram units in the respective region are responsible for running the vending machine. Milk is collected from the Ksheerasagaram beneficiaries and are filled in the vending machines. This machine with a chiller system can keep the milk chilled without pasteurizing it.

Milk can be collected from the vending machine using a rechargeable card like an ATM card or cash. Training has been given to the beneficiaries to make and market by-products from the milk left in the machine. Shri. Ullas Thomas, President, District Panchayath performed the District level inauguration of the project at Kottappady on 24 June 2023.

The unit adjacent to Nedumbassery Airport Road has also started functioning. Operations will start soon at the unit at Elamkunnappuzha. It is aimed to expand the project to various areas of the district in the future. The 'Any Time Milk Centres' at Thaikavumpadi in Kottappady Panchayath and Nayathodu in Nedumbassery are open from 6 AM to 7 PM.

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Kudumbashree Ernakulam District Mission launches 'Any Time Milk' Project

Kudumbashree bags 'Dhanam Change Maker Award'

Kudumbashree bagged the 'Dhanam Change Maker Award' constituted by Dhanam Business Magazine. Ms. Anu Kumari IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree received the Award from Shri. K. N Balagopal, Minister for Finance, Government of Kerala during the 15th Dhanam Business Summit and Award Night held at Ernakulam on 22 June 2023.

Kudumbashree, the State Poverty Eradication Mission of the Government of Kerala has been making notable changes in the society for the last twenty-five years.

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Kudumbashree bags 'Dhanam Change Maker Award'

Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission launches 'Manjalu Gramam' at Thirunelly

Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission launched 'Manjalu Gramam' (Turmeric Village) at Thirunelly. Kudumbashree is giving new life to Kerala's own Wayanad Turmeric, which is in high demand in the world market, through Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Project. The 'Manjalu Gramam' project is being implemented in Thirunelly Panchayat under the leadership of Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission with the aim of providing an income source for the tribal women of the region. The project is being implemented under the auspices of Thirunelly Vandan Vikas Kendra, Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development Project and Thirunelly Panchayath Kudumbashree CDS. As part of the project, turmeric will be cultivated in at least one acre of land in every ward of the panchayath. Thus Wayanad Turmeric cultivation is ensured in 15 acres of land.

Ms. C. T Valsala Kumari, Vice President, Thirunelly Panchayath at a function organized at Chelur Nethaji Colony. Ms. Saumini. P, CDS Chairperson, Thirunelly Panchayath presided over the function and Shri. Balasubrahmanyan P. K. District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission delivered the keynote address. Shri. Sai Krishnan T. V, Project Coordinator, Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development welcomed the gathering and Ms. Rejina V.K, Ms. Saleena K.M, Assistant District Mission Coordinators, Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission delivered their felicitations. Ms. Rukkiya Sainuddin, Chairperson, Panchayath Welfare Standing Committee, Shri. Yedu Krishnan, Assistant Coordinator, Thirunelly Tribal Comprehensive Development Project, Farming Group members and NHG members also participated in the function.

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Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission launches 'Manjalu Gramam' at Thirunelly

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches 'Hridya' Programme for the Palliative Care of Bedridden Patients

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches 'Hridya' Programme for Palliative Care of Bedridden Patients. The project has been initiated to train 30,000 women in the district in palliative care for extending specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses like cancer and heart diseases. The project is being implemented under the name 'Hridya' in association with Malappuram Pain and Palliative Care.

The aim of the project is to enable at least one person in every household to provide palliative care and thereby impart psychological and physical support to a good percentage of bedridden people. As part of the implementation of the Hridya Programme, a workshop was organized on 2 June 2023 for Kudumbashree CDS Chairpersons, Social Development Sub-Committee Conveners, Community Counsellors, Block Coordinators and Snehitha staff.

In the first phase, palliative care training is imparted to three Resource Persons selected from all CDSs. The training is in a two month long certified course which is a combination of theory and practical classes. Those who are trained in this way will train the NHG team members in basic palliative care at CDS level.

Through the project, the district also aims to form a team of volunteers who provide palliative care. The approval of the District Planning Committee has also been received to implement the project with the cooperation of Local Self Government Institutions. Women members of Kudumbashree and those from the transgender community have the opportunity to receive training. Through this programme, Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission made a remarkable intervention in the field of palliative care.

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Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches 'Hridya' Programme for the Palliative Care of Bedridden Patients

BUDS School Students of Thirunelly comes up with a thought provoking gesture on Environment Day

The BUDS School Students of Thirunelly of Wayanad District of Kerala came up with a thought provoking gesture on Environment Day. The 'buds' of Paradise Special School of Thirunelly have celebrated the first birthday of the five trees they planted during the Environment Day of 2022. They have proved that not only planting a sapling on Environment Day but also taking proper care of it and growing it into a tree and enjoying the shade of that tree is a different experience.

The celebration was marked by cutting a cake with the words 'First Birthday of the Shade Tree'. Shri. P. V Balakrishnan Balakrishnan President, Thirunelly Panchayath cut the cake and distributed it to the BUDS students. 38 students are studying in this school. 75 percent of these children are from Scheduled Tribes Community. The school has two teachers and assistants each. Agri Therapy Scheme is also being implemented in the school in a good way. This year alone, the smart people here have harvested 180 kg of tomatoes, 78 kg of eggplant, one and a half loads of spinach, 46 kg of green chillies, along with cauliflower and cabbage. Tapioca, banana, pumpkin and ash gourd have also been cultivated.

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BUDS School Students of Thirunelly comes up with a thought provoking gesture on Environment Day

Kudumbashree Kasaragod District comes up with 'One House One Agricultural Tool' Programme

Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission has come up with an innovative scheme to fully support the farmers of Kasaragod district. The district is implementing 'One House One Agriculture Tool' scheme in association with the Kasaragod District Panchayath. This project is being implemented with the aim of promoting and spreading agriculture in the district. The objectives of the project are to provide necessary agricultural equipments to the farmers and to provide technical support for the same and to promote scientific farming methods. Strengthening of Farmer Facilitation Center or FFC under CDS is also a target.

So far, four tractors have been made available through the project. Tractors were given to Kudumbashree Pavizham Farming Group (Joint Liability Group) of Muliyar Panchayath, Cheruvathoor Panchayath CDS and Team Bedakam Agro Producer Company. These activities are part of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) project. Kudumbashree carries out activities including locating beneficiaries, helping them with online registration and support in obtaining subsidy and extending them support. District Panchayath provides subsidy to consumers who are not getting subsidy through this scheme. So far Rs 40 lakhs have been made available in this way.

Harvesting machine, seedling planting machine, medicine spraying drone etc. will also be made available. Training will also be provided to understand the technology of these machines. As part of this, drone training will be given to ten women members of Kudumbashree by the end of August.

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Kudumbashree Kasaragod District comes up with 'One House One Agricultural Tool' Programme

8th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Scheme celebrated

As part of the 8th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Scheme on June 25 , a interaction and home visit was organized with the beneficiary families. The house visit was conducted by a team comprising of Urban Local Body Representatives and PMAY - LIFE officials.

Kudumbashree is the nodal agency for implementing the project in Kerala. In Kerala, PMAY (Urban) is being implemented in convergence with the LIFE scheme.

Through this scheme, which is being implemented in all 93 Urban Local Bodies of Kerala, so far it have been able to obtain permission to construct houses for 1,30,731 beneficiaries. Construction of 1,07,669 houses have been started and construction of 80,900 houses have been completed. Permission has been obtained for 970 house units in 11 Apartment Complexes for the landless homeless people. Construction of 938 units ha e been started out of which 360 have been completed.

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8th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Scheme celebrated