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Kudumbashree to be an active presence at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala

Kudumbashree is all set to be an active presence in the 13th edition of International Theatre Festival (ITFOK - International Theatre Festival of Kerala). Representatives of Rangashree, the theatre troupe of Kudumbashree NHG members, will also participate in the National Theatre Workshop for Women organized as part of the Theatre Festival organized at Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) in Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur from 7 to 12 February 2023. Kudumbashree will also organize a National Food Fair where unique food products from different parts of the country will be available.

Rangashree is a theatre group formed by Kudumbashree with the aim of strengthening the presence of NHG women in the fields of art and culture. These community theatre groups of Kudumbashree are being used to deliver messages that enable social transformation. Rangashree also provides a great opportunity for NHG members who are interested in acting and arts.

Rangashree teams are present in all 14 districts. 28 Rangashree team members are participating in the workshop as part of ITFOK. The workshop will be led by Ms M.K. Raina, Ms. Anuradha Kapur and Ms. Neelam Mansingh, Theatre Experts in National Level. The workshop is open daily from 8 AM to 11 AM. Later time is an opportunity to watch the plays and understand the preparations of the play firsthand.

Organized with the message of 'Onnikanam Manavikatha' (Humanity must Unite), the International Theatre Festival will feature plays from different countries and plays from different states of India.

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Kudumbashree to be an active presence at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala

Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission's 'Kuttykkoottam' organizes cultural procession against drug addiction

Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission's 'Kuttykkoottam' organized cultural procession against drug addiction. The members of Balasabha in Kannur have indeed won the applause of their peers through the cultural procession organized to convey the awareness message that they should not perish under the influence of alcohol and should not become a victim of the terrible calamity that destroys the future of a nation by eating up generations.

The theme of the cultural procession was 'No to drugs, Life is more important'. The cultural procession mainly focused on the human relations spoiled by alcohol and drugs, isolation, and the dangers that alcohol and drugs create in the society. The cultural procession, which was able to make the audience take a firm decision not to use intoxicating substances, was also able to inspire people to make efforts to free themselves from it.

21 Balasabha members selected from various Kudumbashree CDSs of the district had lined up in the procession. The Cultural Procession which started from LP School, Naduvanad, Iritty on 29 December 2022 was concluded at the New Bus Stand, Thalassery on 15 January 2022. Within 7 days ( 29, 30, 31 December 2022 and 7, 8, 14, 15 January 2023), they performed at 19 different locations in the district such as Aralam, Kolayad, Koothuparamba Municipality, Mathil GHSS, Kannadiparamba Deshaseva UP School. Art programs were presented in 19 centers of the district such as schools.

Shri. Binoy Kurian, Vice President, District Panchayath inaugurated the Cultural Procession. The valedictory function in Thalassery was inaugurated by Ms. K.M. Jamunarani, Chairperson, Thalassery Municipality. Shri. Vazhayil Sasi, Vice Chairman presided over the function. Dr. M. Surjith, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission, P.V. Pranav, Leader of the Cultural Procession also spoke at the function. Children who participated in the procession were given certificates and gifts.

The main programmes of the cultural procession include music programme by Dr Prashanth Krishnan, drama by Surendran Aduthila and presentation song composed by Balasabha children. The presentation song was sung by Ms. Sajini, Chairperson, Padyam CDS. Shri. V. K Kunjikrishnan Master and Shri. Ravi Ezhome, Théâtre workers jointly put together the cultural procession and brought it to the stage. Kudumbashree Kannur district team have indeed taken up the great task of creating awareness against drug addiction.

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Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission's 'Kuttykkoottam' organizes cultural procession against drug addiction

Kudumbashree Pathanamthitta District Mission organizes torch relay as part of 'Nayi Chethana' Gender Campaign

Kudumbashree Pathanamthitta District Mission organized torch relay as part of 'Nayi Chethana' Gender Campaign during 21-23 December 2022. The 'Nayi Chethana' Gender Campaign was conducted under the auspices of the National Rural Livelihood Mission. NHG members, general public and Balasabha members took part in the procession. The torch relay was organized associating with the District Sports Council.

Shri. Chittayam Gopakumar, Deputy Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly inaugurated the torch relay during the function held at SNDP Hall, Adoor on 21 December 2022. Ms. Divya Reji, Vice Chairperson, Adoor Municipality presided over the function. The torch relay passed through the main 34 areas of the district namely Adoor, Pandalam, Aranmula, Malayalapuzha, Konni, Kodumon, Kozhanchery, Thiruvalla, Mallapally, Ranni Pazhavangadi, Chittar and Vadasserikkara and ended at Pathanamthitta on 23 December 2022. All participants were given certificates and plaques for the march which was concluded with a night walk and pledge.

In the opening ceremony, Shri. K. Anil Kumar, President, District Sports Council delivered the keynote address. Ms. Been Babu, Chairperson, Municipal Welfare Standing Committee, Ms. M. V Valsala Kumari, Chairperson, Adoor CDS, Ms. Geetha P. K, Chairperson, Pallikal CDS, Ms. Ajitha Kumari, Chairperson, Erath CDS, Ms Geetha, Assistant Secretary, Ms. Tulasi Suresh, Convener, Social Development Sub-Committee, Ms. Anupa P. R, Shri. Shahjahan T. K, Ms. Sunitha V, Shri. Jason K Baby, Ms. Treesa S James, Ms. Gayathri Devi, Ms. Fauzia, Ms. Vidya, Kudumbashree officials, Shri. Ajiraj, Ms. Kitty, Shri Jefin, Shri. Vijay, Shri Sebin, Shri. Bibin, Ms. Tinu, Sports Council Members, CDS and ADS Members took part in the function. 'Nayi Chethana' Jerseys were also distributed on the occasion of the inauguration.

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Kudumbashree Pathanamthitta District Mission organizes torch relay as part of 'Nayi Chethana' Gender Campaignen

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches 'Yogya' Literacy Programme to make the NHG members pass 10th & 12th classes

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission is extending a golden ray of hope to the NHG members who were unable to complete their education due to various reasons, through 'Yogya', the literacy programme. A total of 1065 NHG members have registered to appear for the 10th and 12th exams during March 2023. Out of these, the examination fee for 731 candidates was found by Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission through CDS own funds and sponsorship. This amount of Rs 13,05,650 was handed over to Kerala State Literacy Mission by Prof. R Bindu, Minister of Higher Education, Government of Kerala at the function held at Municipal Bus Stand Hall, Malappuram on 26 December 2022.

Shri.P. Ubaidullah, MLA, Malappuram presided over the function and Shri. Haskar, District Programme Manager welcomed the gathering. Shri. Jafar. K. Kakooth, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission explained the project and Shri. Muhammad Basheer. M, Assistant Co-ordinator, District Literacy Mission delivered the introductory lecture. Shri. Mujeeb Kaderi, Chairman, Malappuram Municipality and Shri. N.M. Mehrali, Additional District Magistrate conveyed their greetings. Ms. Rubiraj, District Programme Manager, Kudumbashree proposed vote of thanks.

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission has also submitted a 'Yogya' proposal to the Kerala State Literacy Mission to provide non-formal education to all NHG members below the age of 35 years to write the 10th and 12th Equivalency Examinations.

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Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches 'Yogya' Literacy Programme to make the NHG members pass 10th & 12th classesen

Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches ' Kudumbashree Health Brigade'

'Had first aid been given on time, that life could have been saved. Everyone should learn first aid. First aid studies should be included in the curriculum itself. All of us must have heard about first aid and its importance at least once'. Realizing the importance of first aid, Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission has come forward with revolutionary work after realizing the importance of first aid and has launched ' Kudumbashree Health Brigade'.

The district team has started the activities of forming 'Kudumbashree Health Brigade' with the aim of equipping at least one member of a family in the district with knowledge of first aid and preparing them to work in emergency situations. In the first phase, 300 master trainees will be selected and will be trained in five batches. In the second phase, 30,000 volunteers are trained with the help of master trainees. Trained volunteers work as a team called 'Kudumbashree Health Brigade'. The health brigade will also be given periodic training to improve their skills to handle any emergency situation. So far, out of the total 15 blocks, the master trainees in nine blocks have completed their training. The training of the remaining six blocks will be completed in January.

Malappuram District team is conducting this activity in association with Department of Community Medicine, MES Medical College as part of FNHW (Food, Nutrition, Health, Wash - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programme. The third batch of Basic Life Support training programme was held at Municipal Town Hall, Manjeri on 18 December 2022. Ms. Hasina, CDS Chairperson, Manjeri welcomed the gathering and Ms. Rubiraj, District Programme Manager, Kudumbashree explained the project.

Shri. Jafar Kakkooth, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission, Dr. Ashwin Raj and Dr. Fatima spoke at the programme. Kudumbashree Block Coordinators, Office Staff and health workers of MES Medical College Community Medicine Department participated. Dr. Fatima Taslima gave a class on first aid to the trainees. Later, groups were formed under the leadership of Dr. Ashwin Raj, Dr. Fatima Taslima, Dr. Athul Suresh, Dr. Ajith V, Dr. Nimshid, Dr. Shanub, Shri. Satish Kumar, Health Inspector and Shri. Robin, Medical Social Worker and the training was conducted.

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Kudumbashree Malappuram District Mission launches ' Kudumbashree Health Brigade'

Kudumbashree Alappuzha District team forms 'Ekam' Sexual Minority Forum

Kudumbashree Alappuzha District team formed 'Ekam' Sexual Minority Forum to reach out to the sexual minorities, who are always marginalized in the society. The aim of this district level forum called 'Ekam' is to provide them with the necessary support systems, services and opportunities to get opportunities and equal rights regardless of gender in all sectors of the society. The forum was formed under the leadership of the 'Pratheeksha' and 'Nanma' Transgender NHGs operating in Alappuzha district.

Ms. K.G. Rajeshwari, President, District Panchayath inaugurated the forum. Shri. Prashant Babu. J, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission presided over the function. Adv. Riyas, Member, District Panchayath, Shri. Abin, Officer, District Social Justice Department, Shri. James, Member, Youth Welfare Board, Shri. V.G. Vishnu, President, District Olympic Association, Shri. Xavier K.V, Shri. Suresh M.G, Assistant District Mission Coordinators, Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission extended their greetings. Hima and Gangadharan spoke on behalf of the NHGs Pratheeksha and Nanma. Ms. Sunitha, District Programme Manager delivered the vote of thanks.

Apart from Alappuzha, district level Sexual Minority Forum has been formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kozhikode districts in the state so far. It is aimed to complete the formation of Sexual Minority Forums in all districts, this year itself.

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Kudumbashree Alappuzha District team forms 'Ekam' Sexual Minority Forum

Kudumbashree Quiz Zone set up at Saras Mela Kottayam attracts masses

The Kudumbashree Quiz Zone set up at Saras Mela Kottayam is attracting masses. Three questions about Kudumbashree will appear on the interactive screen at the Quiz Zone. Those who answer all three questions correctly can be part of the lucky draw and win prizes on daily basis. Kudumbashree products worth Rs. 5000 will be given as prizes.

One can become part of the quiz by registering the mobile number and can participate in the competition during any time from 10 AM to 8 PM. The winner of the respective day will be selected through a lucky draw held at 9 PM on the respective day itself. The Quiz Zone was crowded with people trying to use their knowledge of Kudumbashree to win the prize from day one of the Saras Mela.

Ms. Sunila, a native of Vettathakuvala, Puthupally of Kottayam district became the first winner of the quiz competition. She is also the President of Snehodayam NHG. Dr. Myna Umaiban, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree selected the winner through lucky draw. Shri. Abhilash Divakar, District Mission Co-ordinator, Kudumbashree Kottayam District Mission distributed the prizes.

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Kudumbashree Quiz Zone set up at Saras Mela Kottayam attracts masses

'Kudumbashree Programmes & Activities' Book released

'Kudumbashree Programmes and Activities', a book detailing the various programmes and activities being carried out by Kudumbashree, which has been in operation for a quarter of a century, was released by Shri. M.B. Rajesh, Minister for Local Self-Government and Excise Department, Government of Kerala by giving the same to Shri. V.N. Vasavan, Minister for Co-operation, Culture and Registration, Government of Kerala. The book was released during the inauguration of the National Saras Mela at Kottayam on 15 December 2022.

The 300-page book is prepared by Ms. Ashamole.N.S (Editorial Assistant) and Ms Chaithanya G (Communication Specialist) who are the members of Kudumbashree Public Relations Team. The book was edited by Dr. Myna Umaiban (Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree).

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'Kudumbashree Programmes & Activities' Book released

Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission organizes Get Together of Kudumbashree Janakeeya Hotel Entrepreneurs

Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission organizes Get Together of Kudumbashree Janakeeya Hotel Entrepreneurs of Thiruvananthapuram District. The Get Together was organized at BTR Memorial Hall, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram on 10 December 2022. Shri. V. Shivankutty, Minister of Education and Labor Department, Government of Kerala, inaugurated the programme.

More than 500 entrepreneurs who run 106 Janakeeya hotels in Thiruvananthapuram district participated in the programme. The workshop organized to give guidance to the entrepreneurs was inaugurated by Shri. Antony Raju, Minister of Transport, Government of Kerala. In the workshop, the entrepreneurs were given suggestions to improve the operations of the popular hotels under the leadership of AIFRHM, a skill training agency in the catering sector.

Dr. B. Najeeb, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission presided over the function. Ms. Sreelatha B.V, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission welcomed the gathering and Shri. V. R Ajmal, District Programme Manager delivered the vote of thanks.

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Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram District Mission organizes Get Together of Kudumbashree Janakeeya Hotel Entrepreneurs

Kudumbashree entrepreneurs make record sales of Rs 58, 65,862 at India International Trade Fair

Kudumbashree entrepreneurs make record sales of Rs 58, 65,862 from India International Trade Fair held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 14-27 November 2022. The fair was jointly organized by India Trade Promotion Organization and the Ministry of Rural Development. Through the two stalls set up at the commercial stall of the fair, products of Kudumbashree entrepreneurs worth Rs 4,42,901 were marketed. In addition to that, Kudumbashree units have made a sales of Rs 10,01,795 from the Food Court.

As part of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), National Rural Livelihood Mission had also conducted Saras Mela. 6 stalls of Kudumbashree entrepreneurs were set up at the Saras Mela and sales of Rs 44,21,166 was recorded from Saras Mela.

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Kudumbashree entrepreneurs make record sales of Rs 58, 65,862 at India International Trade Fair