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First Training Programme of Kudumbashree's 'Punarjeevanam' concluded

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024
The first training of Punarjeevanam'- Kudumbashree's Entrepreneurship Development Series to revive the livelihood opportunities in the agricultural sector held at Nirvana Holistic Living, Sholayur, Attappady has concluded. The three day training programme started when Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala launched the programme and inaugurated the first training of the series online on 12 August 2024. 
 
On the final day of the  training, Dr. Jisy George, Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha spoke about the Value Addition of Small Grains/ Banana. She explained the need to include millet in the diet and how millets will help in controlling lifestyle diseases like diabetes and pointed out the health benefits and nutrition values of different millets. Dr. Jisy also explained in detail about the value added products such as traditional products, bakery products, extruded products, flaked and popped products, instant food mixes, fortified products and probiotic products. Practical sessions were also held.
 
Ms. Aswathy, Entrepreneur, V One, Tholikkode, Punalur, Kollam shared her success story during the session 'Women Empowerment through Livelihood-Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs'. She explained the struggles she had faced in life in becoming a successful entrepreneur. She shared about the training she received, how she launched her product to the market and how she is marketing her product. She demonstrated her products during the training programme and she stressed the importance of labelling and branding while launching a product. She also offered her wholehearted support for the trainees who wish to launch their own products. The presentation of 5 nutritional products prepared from small grains such as Health Mix, Cookies (Spicy), Cookies (Sweet), Porridge mix and Upma mix was also arranged. 
 
Punarjeevanam will bring about a major change in the agricultural livelihood sector by focusing on skill development required at community level in each district and year-long continuous training and support. Punarjeevanam is a revolutionary step of Kudumbashree in the field of agricultural livelihood. The project was jointly implemented by the Kudumbashree State Mission and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's flagship organization in tuber research, the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI).
 
 
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First Training Programme of 'Punarjeevanam'- Kudumbashree's Entrepreneurship Development Series to revive the livelihood opportunities in agricultural sector concluded

'Punarjeevanam' - Kudumbashree's Entrepreneurship Development Series to revive the livelihood opportunities in agricultural sector launched

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Punarjeevanam', the  Entrepreneurship Development Series of Kudumbashree was launched. Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala launched the programme and inaugurated the first training of the series via online on 12 August 2024. 
 
'Punarjeevanam' is the  Entrepreneurship Development Series of Kudumbashree implemented across the state to revive the livelihood opportunities in the agricultural sector. The Minister said. This workshop which is jointly implemented by Kudumbashree and Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) at Attappady of Palakkad is designed entirely on the needs of the trainees to equip the farmers and agri-entrepreneurs of the Kudumbashree to perform better in agriculture, agribusiness and other allied sectors. He added.
 
 Punarjeevanam will bring about a major change in the agricultural livelihood sector by focusing on skill development required at community level in each district and year-long continuous training and support. Punarjeevanam is a revolutionary step of Kudumbashree in the field of agricultural livelihood.
 
Through this project, enriched sweet potato varieties, their cultivation method and value addition, which is a magical crop with great potential to combat malnutrition in the Attappady region and create new livelihood opportunities in the said region, will be introduced. Along with this, guidelines and seminars on other schemes available in the livelihood sector and procedures for starting enterprises will be organized as part of the three-day workshop. The scheme also envisages follow-up activities such as nutrition gardens, agribusiness schools, agri-input, research and development activities and agricultural study tours for trainees.
 
Dr. G Baiju, Director, Director, ICAR-CTCRI delivered the keynote address. Dr. G. Suja, Head of the Department, Crop Production Division, ICAR-CTCRI spoke on the topic 'Tuber Crops for Sustainable Livelihoods'. Dr. H Keshav Kumar
Senior Scientist, Department of Crop Protection, ICAR-CTCRI spoke about the 'Pest Control in Potato Crops. Whereas, Dr. M.S Sajeev, Principal Scientist, Crop Utilization Division, ICAR-CTCRI talked about the 'Value Addition and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Tuber Crops' and Dr. P. S Shivakumar, Principal Scientist, Department of Social Science & Extension, ICAR-CTCRI spoke about the 'Lessons from the Rainbow Diet Campaign Project. 
 
On the second day of the workshop, Ms. Geeta Salish, Entrepreneur, Geetha's Home to Home, Amala Nagar, Thrissur will share her success story during the session 'Women Empowerment through Livelihood-Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs'. Practical classes will be held on Snack Food Production-Chips using cassava, sweet potato, colocasia and yam. Manufacturing of products such as namkeen, mixture and cookies using powder of potato crops will also be held.
 
On the third day of the workshop, Ms. Aswathy, Entrepreneur, V One, Tholikkode, Punalur, Kollam will share her success story during the session 'Women Empowerment through Livelihood-Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs'. Dr. Jisy George, Subject Matter Specialist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha will speak about the Value Addition of Small Grains/ Banana. Presentation of 5 nutritional products prepared from small grains such as Health Mix, Cookies (Spicy), Cookies (Sweet), Porridge mix and Upma mix.
 
Shri. K.K Chandradas, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Palakkad District Mission presided over the function. Dr. G. Baiju, Director, ICAR- CTCRI delivered the keynote address. Dr. S Shanavas, Programme Officer, Farm Livelihood Kudumbashree explained the project. Shri. Manoj B.S, Assistant Project Officer, Attappady Special Project welcomed the gathering and Shri. Akhil Soman, Coordinator, Farm Livelihood, Attappady Special Project delivered the vote of thanks.
 
Ms. Smitha, Chairperson, Kudumbashree Sholayur CDS, Ms. Saraswati Muthukumar, President, Agali Grama Panchayath Samithi, Ms. Tulasi, President, Puthur Grama Panchayat Samiti, Ms. Saleena Shanmugham, President, Sholayur Panchayat Samithi,  Ms.Anitha, President, Kurumba Panchayat Samiti and Ms. Usha Kumari, Chairperson, Agali Kudumbashree CDS  delivered their felicitations. 
 
Around 300 people participated in the programme. Saplings of sweet potatoes, biofertilizers and bio capsules were distributed at the programme. The Presidents of  various Panchayat Samithis received the saplings on behalf of the participants.  An Exhibition of various tuber crops, its value added products, chinese potato, yam, colocasia, arrowroot, ginger, radish etc was also arranged as part of the programme. 
 
The three-day training programme being held at Nirvana Holistic Living, Sholayur, Attappady Palakkad will come to an end on 14 August 2024. The project is jointly implemented by the Kudumbashree State Mission and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's flagship organization in tuber research, the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI).
 
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'Punarjeevanam' - Kudumbashree's Entrepreneurship Development Series to revive the livelihood opportunities in agricultural sector launched

International Day of Indigenous People organized in Kottayam; Notable opening with Significant Participation

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024
Kudumbashree today organized the state-level observance of the International Indigenous People's Day on 9 August 2024 in Kottayam. It was notable that the Kudumbashree members from the local areas of Palakkad, Kottayam, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts inaugurated the day observance.
 
Dr. B. Sreejith, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree presided over the function. Shri. Robin Tommy, Head of Research, Tata Consultancy delivered the keynote address. Kudumbashree members from the indigenous areas shared their experiences about the characteristics of their respective indigenous areas and the views put forward by the indigenous people. Shri. Arun P. Rajan, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Shri. Jishnu Gopan, State Assistant Programme Manager delivered the vote of thanks.
 
'Sajjam- Surakshitharavam Surakshitharakkam' (Be Safe and Make Safe) Disaster Management Training Programme was also started under the leadership of the Scheduled Tribe Sustainable Development Project organized by Kudumbashree in the indigenous area on 9 August 2024.  'Sajjam- Surakshitharavam Surakshitharakkam' (Be Safe and Make Safe) Disaster Management Training Programme is implemented by considering the unique social, economic, cultural and environmental characteristics of indigenous communities to understand and respond to natural disasters. Apart from Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, the training for the high school students in hamlets in other 11 districts was completed by 11 August 2024.
 
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Kudumbashree offers helping hands during the Wayanad Landslides

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2024

Alike the exemplary confidence and power shown during the crisis of unprecedented floods and covid-19, Kudumbashree women are offering helping hands to the victims of the Wayanad Landslides. From coordination of the Help Desks to Counselling Services, Kerala's women army is extending their compassion to those who are suffering due to the landslides. 10 CDS Office Bearers are given charge of the Help Desks are opened in GHSS, Meppadi, St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Meppadi, St. Joseph's UP School, Meppadi, Kottanad GUP School, Nellimunda Temple Hall, GHSS, Thrikkaipatta and Kappamkolly Aroma Inn. They will be available at the Help Desk until the camp will be disbursed and will coordinate the activities of the Help Desk associating with Revenue/Health/Police Officials and will update the details of the inmates and the physical conditions to the control room opened at Meppadi Grama Panchayath. 

 
About 50 Haritha Karma Sena Members selected from different panchayaths of the district are active in sanitation activities in the relief camps. Kudumbashree is also extending mental support to the survivors of the landslide who lost their dear ones in the landslide. As part of this, Community Counsellors who work under the leadership of Kudumbashree Snehitha Gender Help Desk are extending counselling services to women and children. More than 450 Resource Persons of FNHW (Food Nutrition Health Water and Sanitation) Project are working in various camps extending various services to the inmates of the camps. Around 30 members including Kudumbashree Executive Members, ADS Office Bearers and Kudumbashree members of Meppadi and Moopainad CDS are actively working here. 
 
Around 1000 people, including those who escaped from the landslide site and those in nearby areas facing the threat of landslides, are staying at Meppadi Higher Secondary School, Kaipattukunnu Higher Secondary School and Meppadi Juma Masjid. Also, about fifty families are living in the SKMJ School in Kalpetta. The aim is to provide the necessary assistance to them through the Kudumbashree system in the district. For this, various activities have been planned under the leadership of Kudumbashree Wayanad District Mission. Kudumbashree District Programme Managers have also been tasked with intensifying and coordinating the activities implemented by Kudumbashree for those living in the camps.
 
The contact details of the CDS Office Bearers who are given charge of the Help Desks opened are given as follows:
 
1. GHSS, Meppadi
    Reshma-9947549727
    Sainaba-9605394283
 
2. St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Meppadi
    Bindu Jayan -8086653422
    Vineetha Sasi- 9447081314
 
3. St. Joseph's UP School, Meppadi
    Rafeena-9947677513
   
4. Kottanad GUP School
    Omana-9605627288
 
5. Nellimunda Temple Hall
    Suneera-8086569833

6. GHSS, Thrikkaipatta

    Shobhana-9745367148
    Vijaya-9526912645
 
7.  Kappamkolly Aroma Inn
     Bindu-7156630323
 
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Agriculture Minister inaugurates Kudumbashree 'Sraddha' State Level Cancer Awareness Campaign

Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024

 ' Shri. P. Prasad, Minister, Department of Agriculture,  Government of Kerala inaugurated the 'Sraddha' State Level Cancer Awareness Camp jointly organized by Kudumbashree, Medicon- Medical Students Collective of Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad at Coir Corporation Hall, Alappuzha.

It is really appreciative that Kudumbashree is trying to practically address a really serious issue. It's saddening that Kerala is slowly becoming the 'Cancer Capital of India' and Kudumbashree is making efforts to find a solution for this issue. The Minister said.  We should lead a lifestyle that would take health seriously into consideration. The quality of the food we intake has a key role in this. We should  realise that agriculture and health are connected. Changing the food and lifestyle can help control cancer. He added. The Minister also pointed out the importance of sanitation in controlling cancer. The Minister said that health should be our foremost priority. The Minister also offered the support of the Department of Agriculture for this programme.  The Minister also released the logo of the campaign.

In the first phase, the campaign will be implemented in Ambalapuzha and Aryad blocks of Alappuzha district. The aim of this campaign is to provide women with the necessary awareness about breast cancer and cervical cancer and to provide them with the necessary support for cancer diagnosis and specialist treatment.

The 'Sraddha' State Level Campaign is being organized as part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission FNHW (Food Nutrition Health Water and Sanitation) project activities implemented in the state through Kudumbashree. In the first phase, all the NHG members in all the wards of the selected blocks will be made part of the awareness camp. Cancer awareness class will be given to them under the leadership of Medicon Resource Person, Gender Point Person of NHG and selected NHG member. Along with this, preliminary screening will also be conducted. Once these two are completed in all the wards, medical camps will also be organized at the block level in collaboration with Medicon. Those diagnosed with the disease through primary screening and medical camps will be provided support for follow-up treatment in collaboration with local health institutions. Necessary psychosocial support and counseling will be provided through Kudumbashree Snehitha Gender Help Desk and Gender Resource Centre. The diagnosed members will be provided with further treatment instructions and referral letter with the help of the Medicon team.

District, CDS, ADS and FNHW Resource Persons will visit the houses of infected members once a month. Also, in association with Family Health Centres, their health condition will be assessed by Asha workers and necessary support will be provided. Women will also be made aware of menstrual hygiene, physical mental health and lifestyle disease prevention to improve family health.

Shri. M.G Suresh, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Alappuzha District Mission welcomed the gathering and Ms. Sunitha P, District Programme Manager, Gender & FNHW delivered the vote of thanks.

 Shri. Reego Raju, Municipal Councillor, Sea View Ward presided over the function. Dr. B Sreejith, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree explained the project and distributed the certificates of Dheeram Karate Training.
 Ms. Sofi Augustine, Chairperson, Alappuzha North CDS, Shri. Muhammed Yousuf, Medicon State Secretary, Ms. M.S Ancy Mothis, Member, Medicon State Committee were also present at the function.

 

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Kudumbashree's 'Nirapolima' & 'Onakani' Projects launched

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Excise Department & Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Kerala performed the State Level Inauguration of Kudumbashree's 'Nirapolima' Project & 'Onakani' Project at Anamukham Ward, Perumkadavila Panchayath, Thiruvananthapuram on 23 July 2024. The Minister inaugurated the projects by planting brinjal and chrysanthemum plants in the fields of Anjana JLG, Anamukham ward, Perumkadavila. The Minister said that the objective of these two projects is to deliver good quality vegetables and flowers to the natives during onam season and thereby provide livelihood to women.These projects will help Kudumbashree women to make maximum out of onam markets. The Minister also wished that may this onam be colourful with the flowers of Kudumbashree's 'Nirapolima' Project and prosperous with the vegetables of Kudumbashree's 'Onakani' Project.
 
Kudumbashree is already active in agriculture. There are 3,92,682 members in 84,327 JLGs active in agriculture and 17,635 hectares of land is made cultivable, under Kudumbashree. Bank loans are ensured for those cultivated in a minimum of 25 cents and above. If the loan is repaid on time, Interest Subsidy and Incentive is given. In Organic Farming more than 10% is given as incentive. Rs 4,42,54,417 was given as incentive and Rs 4,40,31,587 was given as Interest Subsidy during 2023-24. The Minister added.
 
The Minister said that Kudumbashree is the name of the great movement that changed the fate of women's society in Kerala. Kudumbashree brought about 50 lakh women from kitchens to the mainstream of the society. Before Kudumbashree was launched, we could not have imagined this much of a women audience in any programmes. Kudumbashree made possible the financial, social and political empowerment of women. It increased the status of women in the family and society.  He added.
 
As part of the 'Nirapolima' Project, the Kudumbashree farmers' groups will start flower cultivation. At present 3350 farmer groups (Joint Liability Groups-JLGs) are active in floriculture in 1250 acres. This project will be implemented targeting the Onam market only. Nirapolima' aims to cultivate at least one thousand acres of Chrysanthemum, Jasmine,  Marigold and Globe Amaranth (Vadamulla), which are in high demand in the Onam market. Kudumbashree is giving a Revolving Fund of Rs 10,000 for flower cultivation in 1 acre of land. 
 
Whereas, 'Onakani 2024', the Intensive Agriculture Project will produce non-toxic vegetables. This scheme is conceived with the objective of providing vegetables to the consumers throughout the year. As part of this, 6000 acres of land will be cultivated this year with peas, bitter gourd, lady's finger, snake gourd, banana, spinach, yam, tomato, brinjal, moringa, mango and chilli. The agricultural produce will be delivered directly to the public market by the farmers, eliminating the middlemen to provide better income to the farmers. At present, under Kudumbashree, 11298 farmer groups are cultivating various types of vegetables. 
 
It is estimated that a total of 25,000 women farmers across the state will be able to provide a better livelihood out of which 20,000 will be provided through the intensive agriculture scheme and 5,000 through flower cultivation. Both the schemes are to provide more employment opportunities to women farmers under Kudumbashree. 
 
Kudumbashree will provide support including technical assistance to farmers to increase production. Maximum marketing channels will be set. Kudumbashree intends to attract more farmers to this region and expand flower farming to more areas in the coming years as they get better returns. Achieving self-sufficiency in vegetable production for domestic consumption is also an important objective. Kudumbashree's support will be made available to ensure better production and marketability of products. Apart from special occasions like Onam, Christmas, Vishu and Ramzan, all the marketing fairs organized under the auspices of Kudumbashree will also provide an opportunity to deliver and market agricultural products.
 
Shri. C.K Hareendran MLA  presided over the function. Adv. D. Suresh Kumar, President, District Panchayat delivered the keynote address. Dr. Shanavas S,  Programme Officer Kudumbashree explained the project. Shri. S Surendran, President, Perumkadavila Gram Panchayat welcomed the gathering and Shri. Ramesh G, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Thiruvananthapuram Mission delivered the vote of thanks. Shri. V.S Binu, Member, Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat, Ms. S. Bindu, Vice President, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. Kanakkod Balaraj, Chairman, Infrastructure Standing Committee, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayath, Ms Geetha Nazeer, member, kudumbashree Governing Body, Member Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat, Adv. Smitha Sundaresan, Member Kudumbashree Governing Body, President, Varkala Block Panchayat, Ms. Manjusha Jayan,  Chairperson, Welfare standing Committee,  Perumkadavila Grama Panchayath, Shri. K Rejikumar, Chairman, Health Education Standing Committee, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Ms. R Snehalatha, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Ms.Dhanya P Nair, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. Kakkanam Madhu, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. Jayachandran  K S, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Ms Vimala M, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Ms. Sachithra V A, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. S S Sreerag, Ward Member, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. A . Harin Bose, President, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Ms. Mary Latha, Agriculture Officer, Perumkadavila Grama Panchayat, Shri. Robert T, Member Secretary, Perumkadavila Kudumbashree CDS, Ms. Sachithra C S, Chairperson, Perumkadavila Kudumbashree CDS and State-District Mission officials also became part of the programme. 
 
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Excellence in NULM project implementation: Kerala becomes the first state to get recognition in SPARK Ranking 7 times in a row; Award for KAASS Team as well

Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024
Kerala makes outstanding performance in NULM project implementation. Kerala has again been recognized at the national level for its excellent implementation of the centrally sponsored programme Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) in the state. Through Kudumbashree Kerala became the first state to get recognition in SPARK Ranking 7 times in a row.  Kerala has been ranked first in the 2023-24 'SPARK' (Systematic Progressive Analytical Real Time Ranking) ranking for states implementing the scheme. With this, Kerala became the only state to win the SPARK Award seven times consecutively.  Kudumbashree is the nodal agency for implementing the NULM project i Kerala.
Kudumbashree Accounting and Auditing Service Society (KAASS) has got the second position in the Best Development Partner category.
 
Shri. Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs and Energy presented the Spark Award to Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Local Self-Government, Government of Kerala, Ms. Beena E, Ms. Meghna S, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree during the function held at India Habitat Centre, Delhi on 18 July 2024. 
The Best Development Partner Category Award was received from the Minister by Ms. Soniya James, Ms. Shiji Mather, KAASS Team Representatives and Ms. Beena, State Programme Manager, Kudumbashree. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan bagged the Second and Third positions in the SPARK Ranking.
 
Kudumbashree has started implementing the NULM project in Kerala in collaboration with the Municipal Corporations since 2015 to improve the lives of the urban poor. Kerala had secured the Second Position in SPARK Ranking in the year 2022-23. Kerala has secured First Position in 2020-21 Financial Year, Second Position in 2021-22 and 2018-19 Financial Years and Third Position in 2019-20 and 2017-18 Financial Years.
 
SPARK Ranking is given on the basis of common criteria laid down by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for timely completion of the scheme objectives as per the NULM Scheme. 
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Kudumbashree to launch Happiness Centres to make Kerala happy

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Kudumbashree is preparing to make every family in Kerala centres of happiness through 'Happiness Centres' based on the concept of 'Happy Kerala'. The aim is to set up Happiness Centres in 168 model CDSs in Kerala by 17 August 2024 in connection with FNHW (Food Nutrition Health and Wash) activities as part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission project being implemented by Kudumbashree.
 
Kudumbashree aims to make every family a centre of happiness by ensuring the overall well-being and upliftment of every individual and family in the society through Happiness Centres. With the implementation of this very innovative idea, Kerala will be able to advance in the happiness index and become a model for other states.
 
Activities are planned for the project to address the inadequacies faced by an individual or family in various areas such as equality, economic sustainability, environment, art, literature, sports, mental health, nutrition, hygiene and democratic values and lead them to a happy life. The project will be implemented in such a way that it will be helpful to every person of the society like children, youth, adults and the elderly.
 
A survey will be conducted focusing on the families in the model CDSs where happiness centres will be established and a detailed plan will be prepared to raise the happiness index of those families. On the basis of this project, a happiness index will be prepared according to the social situation of Kerala and the project activities will be started after conducting an evaluation under the leadership of experts in various fields.
 
Local Self Government Department will be the main partner in implementation of the project and Kudumbashree will converge with various departments like health, social justice, women and child development, agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy development, forest and other departments in the implementation of the project. It will also coordinate with various projects implemented by Kudumbashree.
 
A two-day workshop was also organized to conceptualize the project methodology and guidelines at Thiruvananthapuram on 20-21 June 2024. Group discussions were organized and brainstormed based on various areas such as equity, economic sustainability, environment, hygiene, art and literature, sports, mental health, nutrition, democratic values etc. The suggestions received in the workshop will be codified and the methodology and guidelines will be prepared.
 
Dr. B. Sreejith, Programme Officer, Kudumbashree gave leadership to the discussions. Dr. Abbas Ali T.K, Dr. Razeena Padmam M.S, Dr. S. Shanthi, Dr. Peeja Rajan, Dr. Unnimol, Dr. Sreelekha T.J, Dr. Ramesh. K, Dr. C. Swaraj, Dr. P Satyaneshan, Shri. Satheesh Kumar. K, Shri Rajeev. R, Shri Rafi. P and Ms. Sunitha presented various ideas. Ms. Krishnakumari. R, State Assistant Programme Manager, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Ms. Preetha State Assistant Programme Manager, Kudumbashree delivered the vote of thanks.
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Kambalam begins as a celebration in Attappady

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024
Kambalam, a traditional festival marking the beginning of Panchakrishi, begins at Attappady in Palakkad. Kambalam is organized as a part of Attappady Tribal Comprehensive Development Project implemented in Attappady through Kudumbashree with the aim of making agriculture more popular. The first Kambalam of the year was held in Oothukuzhi under the leadership of Sholayur Panchayat Samiti on 18 June 2024.
 
The celebrations started at 11 AM. Seeds and working tools were brought to the farm with the accompaniment of traditional music and Bhumi Pooja and seed sowing were performed under the leadership of 'Mannookkaran'. More than 250 people including 'Ooru Mooppan', 'Bhandari', 'Kuduthala', Kudumbashree Ooru Samiti office bearers, Panchayat Samiti office bearers, farmers and NHG members became part of Kambalam.
 
Shri. B.S. Manoj, Assistant Program Officer, Kudumbashree Attappady Comprehensive Development Project   honored the Panchayat Samiti office bearers, Mannookkaran and farmers. Traditional music and dance were performed accompanied by musical instruments and traditional food was eaten. Attappady Tribal Comprehensive Development Project officials, Ms. Praja, Secretary, Panchayat Samiti, Ms. Selina Shanmugam, President, Panchayat Samiti and others were part of Kambalam. 
 
This year, as part of the Attappady Adivasi Comprehensive Development Project, it is targeted to cultivate millets (small grains) in 1000 acres. Apart from this, the activities for preparing five model farms each in Agali, Sholayur, Kurumba and Puthoor Panchayat Samitis are also in progress.
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Arangu 2024 concluded showcasing the inherent talents of Kudumbashree NHG-Auxiliary Group Members

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024
 
'Arangu 2024' Kudumbashree State Arts Festival came to an end showcasing the inherent talents of Kudumbashree NHG- Auxiliary Group members. Kasargod district came in First Place with 199 points. Kannur and Thrissur districts came in second and third place with 180 and 96 points respectively. Shri. M. B Rajesh, Minister, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala inaugurated the valedictory function at Panchayath Ground, Kalikkadav, Kasargod on 9 June 2024 via online. 
 
The Minister said that Kudumbashree aims not only at socio-economic and political strengthening but also at cultural empowerment. Through 'Arangu' Arts Festival, Kudumbashree envisages the cultural empowerment of Kudumbashree women. Special competitions were organized for the young ladies who are members of the Kudumbashree Auxiliary Groups. Along with this, the Kudumbashree Literary Festival has started since last year. Kudumbashree is growing as a complete empowering women's movement by uplifting women at all levels and providing a platform for them to shine and showcase their creative talents. This time, Arangu State Arts Festival takes place in a rural setting. The Arangu Festival held at Pilikode Grama Panchayat of Kasaragod will turn out to be an unforgettable experience for everyone. He added.
 
 
Kudumbashree has a proud operational history for over the past quarter of a century. The role played by Kudumbashree in the multifaceted empowerment of the women community in Kerala is inestimable.  Kudumbashree has become a powerful instrument of social, economic and political empowerment of the women community in Kerala. Actually Kudumbashree has made the biggest contribution in realizing the slogan of renaissance- from kitchen to the mainstream of society, during the last quarter of a century.  Today there are no areas where Kudumbashree has not reached. Kudumbashree has also entered the field of elderly care, one of the most important issues faced by Kerala today. Kudumbashree turns everything that touches into 'gold'. This movement is a model for India as a whole. Kudumbashree's fame has reached outside India as well. The Minister said.
 
Shri. M. Rajagopalan, MLA presided over the function. The Ever Rolling Trophy was given to Kasargod by Shri. M. Rajagopalan, MLA and Overall Champion Trophy was presented to Kasargod by Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree. Ms. Baby Balakrishnan, President, District Panchayath, Kasaragod gave away the award to the Second Prize winners and Ms. P. P Divya, Governing Body Member, Kudumbashree and President, District Panchayath, Kannur gave away the award to the Third Prize winners 
 
Kasaragod district is bagging the overall championship in Arangu Kudumbashree State Arts Festival for the fifth time in a row. Ms. Baby Balakrishnan, President, District Panchayath, Kasaragod, Ms. P. P Divya, Governing Body Member, Kudumbashree and President, District Panchayath, Kannur and Ms. P.K Sainaba, Member, Kudumbashree Governing Body were the Chief Guests of the function. 
 
Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director, Kudumbashree welcomed the gathering and Shri. C.H Iqbal, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kasargod District Mission and Convener, Finance Committee delivered the vote of thanks. Shri. Shanavas Padoor, Vice President, District Panchayat, Kasargod, Ms. P.P Prasanna Kumari, President, Pilikode Grama Panchayat, Ms. C. V Prameela, President, Cheruvathur Grama Panchayat, Shri. Muhammed  Aslam, President, Padanna Grama Panchayat,  Shri. V. V Sajeevan, President, Valiyaparamba Grama Panchayat, Shri. V. K Bava, President, Trikaripur Grama Panchayat, Ms. M Santha, Vice President, Kayyur-Cheemeni Grama Panchayat, Adv A.P Usha, President, Delampady Grama Panchayath, Ms. K Shakunthala, Chairperson, Standing Committee, District Panchayath, Shri. M. Manu, Chairman, Standing Committee, District Panchayath, Shri. C.J Sajith, Member, District Panchayath, Ms. P. K Lakshmi, Vice President, Neeleswaram Block Panchayat, Shri. Surendran T.T, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission, Ms. K Sanooja, Chairperson, Uduma CDS, Ms. C Bindu, Chairperson, Kodom Belur CDS, Ms. M Gulabi, Chairperson, Bandhadukka CDS, Ms.Mumtaz Aboobacker,  Chairperson, Chemnad CDS, Ms.Vijayalakshmi, Chairperson, Vorkady CDS were also present at the function. 
 
Arangu 2024 was kickstarted when Shri. A N Shamseer, Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly inaugurated the festival at Panchayat Ground, Kalikkadav on 7 June 2024. The three day Arts Festival took place at the 14venues viz., Venue 1- KR Gouri Amma, Nadana Mandapam (Panchayath Ground, Kalikkadav), Venue 2- Accamma Cherian (CKNSGHSS, Pilikode), Venue 3- Sara Aboobacker Laya Mandapam ( GUPS, Chandera), Venue 4- Sugathakumari Kavya Mandapam (Fine Arts Hall, Paduvalam, Pilikode), Venue -5 P. C Karthyayani Kuttiyamma Nada Mandapam (Block Panchayath Hall, Paduvalam), Venue 6- KPAC Lalitha Lasya Mandapam (GUPS, Pilikode), Venue 7- Kaumudi Teacher Chithra Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 8- Lalithambika Antharjanam Keli Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 9- Dakshayani Velayudhan Rachana Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 10- P.K Rosy Rachana Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 11- Kamala Surayya Rachana Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 12- Karichiyamma Rachana Mandapam ( CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 13- Miss Kumari Rachana Mandapam (CKNSGHSS Hall), Venue 14- K Saraswathiyamma Thala Mandapam (Friends Club, Karakkeru).
 
Various committees who worked hard for the successful completion of the programme were felicitated at the function. Arangu 2024 Kudumbashree State Arts Festival gave an opportunity for the women to present their artistic talents before the society. Arangu 2024, the three day Arts festival had indeed stolen the hearts of the art lovers of Kasaragod.
 
Arangu 2024- Winners
 
Individual Champion
Auxiliary Stage Category-
1.Parvathy S Udayan, Kollam District
Bharatanatyam, Mohinyattam, Kuchipudi First Prize
 
Auxiliary Non Stage Category-Navya N, Kasaragod
Story Writing (English), Poem Writing (English)
 
Swetha N, Kasargod
Story Writing (Kannada), Poem Writing (Kannada)
 
NHG Stage Category-Ardra M Anand, Thrissur
Folk Dance, Kuchipudi -First Prize 
 
NHG Non Stage Category-Chinchu Paul, Ernakulam
Story Writing (English), Poem Writing (English)
Jayalakshmi, Thiruvananthapuram
Story Writing (Tamil), Poem Writing (Tamil)
Gopika Nandana, Thrissur 
Drawing (Pencil), Cartoon -First Prize
 
Best Actress
Prajitha N.P
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Arangu 2024 concluded showcasing the inherent talents of Kudumbashree NHG-Auxiliary Group Members