M.V. Govindan Master addresses the newly inducted Kudumbashree CDS Chairpersons during the valedictory function of the fourth batch of 'Chuvad 2022' training

 

Women should be able to play a democratic role with men in the family system. It should also be recognized that household chores are valued. A remarkable movement was created in the society through the formation of the Auxiliary Groups in all the wards in the state comprising of educated women between the age of eighteen and forty.  Auxiliary Groups help to prevent and respond to violence against women and thereby increase Kudumbashree's intervention capacity in social issues. For women empowerment and equality to be possible, women must also be financially supported. For that, CDS chairpersons should understand the potential of their respective panchayats and make plans to start income-generating enterprises, including in the agro-industrial micro-enterprise sector. Kudumbashree should be able to produce quality products from all districts with attractive packaging and branding. The Minister said. He also added that the efforts to bring hundreds of popular products of Kudumbashree to the market for Onam season next year should be started immediately.

 

Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree presided over the function. Shri. Nishad, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Shri. Prabhakaran, State Programme  Manager proposed vote of thanks.  Dr. Myna Umaiban, Public Relations Officer, Kudumbashree, Ms. Vidya Nair, State Assistant Program Manager, Kudumbashree and and Shri. Vipin Wilfred, State Assistant Programme Manager, Kudumbashree were also present at the function. The Training for the CDS chairpersons is under the leadership of Kudumbashree training groups.