The Employment through Skill Training and Placement of NULM is touching the lives of many people. The intervention of Kudumbashree Mission through NULM prospered the life of Smt. Deepa hailing from Parappanangadi with three children and her husband who is a coolie, living in a rented house. The ‘Sparsham’ campaign which focused on social mobilization paved the way towards a change in her life. The campaign was conducted by City Mission Management Unit functioning in the Parappanangadi Municipality and it made inclusive of many poor families who were not aware about the benefits of Kudumbashree Mission. Smt. Deepa being the Secretary, took initiative for forming a Neighbourhood Group (NHG). Simultaneously she took enrollment in 'Ayurveda Spa Therapy course' under Employment through Skill Training and Placement in NULM. Within three months, she successfully completed the course and registered the NHG in CDS office.
She got placement assistance outside Kerala where she couldn’t go as she has to look after three school going children. She was aware of Self Employment Program in NULM. At Parappanangadi the biggest challenge in starting an entrepreneurship is the delay or rejection of SEP (Self Employment Scheme) loans from bank. She was not ready to quit and by taking loan from her thrift and her mother’s thrift in NHG, she started her venture with a total project cost of Rs.41000. At present 19 members enrolled in yoga with a training fee of Rs 1000 per month. The rent of premises costs Rs.5000. Smt. Deepa is happy with her family even though potential risks like free yoga training classes are available in the area. Now she is a volunteer of Para Legal Authority also. As a secretary of her NHG, her wish is to generate income for her NHG member’s families through self-employment programs with herself as an example. She is thankful to NULM, moreover to Kudumbashree Mission for empowering her socially and economically.
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