Kudumbashree's State Art Festival 'Arangu 2024' has been kickstarted at Pilikode Panchayath of Kasaragod. Shri. A.N Shamseer, Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly inaugurated the festival at Panchayath Ground, Kalikkadav, Pilikode, Kasaragod on 7 June 2024. The Speaker said that Kudumbashree has grown to a level where we can't deny its existence. That is the proof of the growth that Kudumbashree has attained. It may be through the strength women attained through Kudumbashree, it was able to bring 50% reservations for women in Local Self Government Institutions. Women of Kerala proclaimed their leadership through Kudumbashree.
Kudumbashree has literally become a part of our lives. He said. He also added that Kudumbashree has played a key role in making the women of Kerala become independent and live without the support of anyone. That's the strength of women empowerment. Arangu 2024 is the Arts Festival of Kudumbashree women. Through this, Kudumbashree is giving the members an opportunity to showcase their talents. He added. He also wished the Kudumbashree NHG-Auxiliary Group members to have a health competition.
Shri. M. Rajagopalan, MLA presided over the function. Shri E. Chandrasekharan, MLA gave away the Awards for the Best Logo and Best Tagline. Shri. Hareesh Udayagiri received the award for the best logo and Shri. Harikrishnan M, received the award for the best tagline. The Award for the best logo consisted of Memento and Cash Prize of Rs 25,000 and the award for the best tagline consisted of Memento and Cash Prize of Rs 10,000.
The Art festival is organized by Kudumbashree Mission in association with the Local Self Government Department. About 5000 Kudumbashree women took part in the procession organized prior to the inaugural function. The procession was started from the premises of GUP School, Chandera. The three day Art Festival will take place at the 14 venues and 3500 Kudumbashree members will participate in the Arangu State Arts Festival. The competitions are held in two categories viz., NHG Category and Auxiliary Group Category.
The Art Festival is an opportunity for the women to present their artistic talents before the society. Shri. Surendran T.T, District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission welcomed the gathering and Shri. D. Haridas, Assistant District Mission Coordinator, Kudumbashree Kasaragod District Mission extended vote of Thanks.
Ms. Baby Balakrishnan, President, District Panchayath, Kasaragod, Ms. P. P Divya, Governing Body Member, Kudumbashree and President, District Panchayath, Kannur, Shri. Inbasekar K IAS, District Collector, Kasaragod, Shri. Abbas Beegum, Chairman, Kasaragod Municipality, Ms. K. V Sujatha, Chairperson, Kanhangad Municipality, Ms. T. V Santha, Chairperson, Neeleshwaram Municipality, Ms . Shameena Teacher, President, Manjeswaram Block Panchayath, Shri. Sigi Mathew, President, Karadukka Block Panchayath, Ms. M. Lakshmi, President, Parappa Block Panchayath, Shri. K Manikandan, President, Kanhangad Block Panchayat, Shri. Madhavan Maniyara, President, Neeleshwaram Block Panchayath, Ms. P. P Prasanna Kumari, President, Pilikode Panchayath, Ms. K. M Usha, President, State Grama Panchayath Association, Shri. Suresh Kumar, Secretary, State Grama Panchayath Association, Shri. Raju Kattakayam, Vice President, State Grama Panchayath Association, Adv. A. P Usha, District Grama Panchayath Association, Shri. T. K Ravi, Executive Member, State Grama Panchayath Association, Ms. Bindu K. S, Director, Kudumbashree State Mission, Shri. V. P. P Mustafa, Working Chairman, Organizing Committee, Ms. P. Santha, Chairperson, Pilikode CDS, Ms. E.K Bindu, Chairperson, Valiyaparamba CDS, Ms. P. M Sandhya, Chairperson, Neeleshwaram CDS, Ms. R Rajitha, Chairperson, Kayyur-Cheemeni CDS, Ms. M. Malathi, Chairperson, Thrikaripur CDS and Ms. C. Reena, Chairperson, Padanna CDS also attended the programme.
There are 95 competitions (stage items and non-stage items) in various items such as Sinkarimelam, Drama, Stamping Drama, Thiruvathira, Oppana, Margamkali, Skit, Mime, Lyrical Narrative (Kadha Prasangam), Group Song, Group Dance, Folk Song, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mon Act, Mohiniyattom, Mimicry, Light Music, Kerala Nadanam, Fancy Dress, Recitation (Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, English, Arabic), Elocution, Story Writing (Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, English, Arabic) Poem Writing (Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, English, Arabic) etc.
The 14 venues include 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).
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