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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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