About kudumbasree

Kudumbasree

Kudumbashree is a major grassroots collective in Kerala dedicated to poverty eradication and women's empowerment. It implements its activities in collaboration with local self-government institutions, aiming for the social and economic advancement of women.

Kudumbashree plays a pivotal role in local development by organizing women into self-help groups and creating opportunities in areas such as savings, credit, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, and social development.

Key Activities

  • Social and economic empowerment of women.
  • Promoting savings and credit activities.
  • Encouraging self-employment and women's entrepreneurship.
  • Providing support for starting and developing micro-enterprises.
  • Promoting agricultural activities such as group farming and organic farming.
  • Providing skill development and training.
  • Initiatives to improve the standard of living of poor families.
  • Ensuring public participation in various development and welfare schemes.

Kudumbashree's Structure

Kudumbashree's activities are primarily coordinated through the levels of Neighbourhood Groups (NHG), Area Development Societies (ADS), and Community Development Societies (CDS).

Kudumbashree in Mala Grama Panchayat

Kudumbashree activities within the Mala Grama Panchayat are being implemented across various sectors with the aim of fostering women's self-reliance, livelihood, entrepreneurship, and social empowerment. The Panchayat provides support to strengthen neighborhood groups, encourage women entrepreneurs, and facilitate access to the benefits of various government schemes and training programs.

Aim:
To uplift the standard of living of every family by socially and economically empowering women, and to ensure women's participation in building a self-reliant society.