Kudumbashree
Kudumbashree |
| Kerala's Kudumbashree is a people-centred movement that has made a significant contribution to the social empowerment of women and poverty eradication in the state. Its primary objective is to promote women's economic self-reliance and enhance their participation in social development. |
Inception |
Kudumbashree is the State Poverty Eradication Mission launched by the Government of Kerala on 17 May 1998. It functions under the leadership of Local Self-Government Institutions with active participation from the community.
Particulars | Information |
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Year of Establishment | 1998 |
Date of Establishment | 17 May 1998 |
Objective | Poverty Eradication & Women’s Empowerment |
Structure (Three-Tier System) |
Tier | Organisation | Function |
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1 | Neighbourhood Group (NHG) | The basic unit comprising 10–20 women. A total of 207 NHG units are functioning in Ananganadi Grama Panchayat. |
2 | ADS | Ward-level coordination. Seventeen ADS units are functioning in the Grama Panchayat. |
3 | CDS | Panchayat-level coordination |
Major Activities |
Women’s Empowerment Promote the social, economic, and political empowerment of women. | Formation and Functioning of Self-Help Groups (NHGs) Promote savings, access to credit, and collective activities through Neighbourhood Groups. |
Self-Employment Enterprises Provide support for starting and managing individual and group enterprises. | Poverty Eradication Implement programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of economically disadvantaged families. |
Livelihood Development Create livelihood opportunities in agriculture, animal husbandry, food processing, service sectors, and other areas. | Financial Inclusion Facilitate access to bank credit, microfinance, and savings schemes. |
Agricultural Activities Promote organic farming, group farming, vegetable cultivation, and nutrition gardens. | Social Development Activities Promote health, sanitation, nutrition, and anti-substance-abuse activities. |
Training and Skill Development Provide vocational and entrepreneurship-oriented training. | Collaboration with Local Self-Government Institutions Participate in Grama Panchayat development programmes and projects. |
Environmental Protection Promote waste management, tree planting, and environmentally sustainable activities. | Balasabha and Youth Activities Ensure the active participation of children and young people. |
| Special Feature: Kudumbashree plays a crucial role in promoting economic independence and social leadership among women. |
Significance |
| Kudumbashree plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life of women in Kerala and strengthening their economic security. It promotes the active participation of women in local development activities and contributes to the overall progress of society. |
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