A mega Students mobilization campaign was organized by NULM, Palakkad on 22.08.2017 at Municipal Town Hall,Palakkad. Around 1000 candidates are participated in this mega event. Ten companies have presented their courses and more than 600 candidates are registered in different courses on the same day. 

A district initiative for ST NHGs named KANAKEZHUTHU held on August 19 th & 20 th at IRTC ,Mundur.This was a two day residential programme for ST NHG members .54 members were trained during the programe.

The district initiative of Kudumbashree Mission -Palakkad aiming complete literacy for scheduled tribal population was launched on 15.08.2017 at Kozhinjambara panchayath.

A  Team of Kudumbashree members were formed for implementing the well recharge Mission initiated by Kudumbashree in Palakkad   in Association with Local self govermnents . A Team of 26 Kudumbashree members were selected from Kadambazhipuram Gramapanchayath  as the Master Trainers  who will implement the first phase in adambazhipuram Grama Panchayth.  1000 wells are selected for the first phase.  These Team was trained at IRTC Mundur .

These 26 Master trainers will Train the Sujalam Mission Members in other Gramapanchayths. Every Year, just before the Planning dund allocation  process, Special efforts will be undertaken by Kudumbashree  Mission  with All the Local self Govt. institutions and NREGA  to ensure that necessary fund allocation is done for Rainater harvesting.

District level Skill competition:

      As part of World youth skill day district level skill competition on various skill domains will be conducted to popularise the world youth skill day and to make the public aware about the importance of skilling, skill canvas will be erected at various towns in the district. The public can use the skill canvas to exhibit their talent and skills.

  Walkathon: To popularise the concept of skilling, a walkathon will be conducted as partof World youth skill day 2017. More than 500 people are expected to participate in the event, Pluck cards, banners,baloons and Sinkari melam will be used to catch the attention of general public to skilling.

District Mission Palakkad envisaged sustainable development for tribal sector through “Model OOru Development Programme”

• Aims at Total inclusion of  tibal families
• Provide shelter and drinking water facilities to all
• Provide basic and continues education to children
• Ensure stable income through ME , DDUGKY  or other means
• Total health coverage to all families

Implementation Process

1. Conduct detailed survey through ST animators in Tribal colonies
2. Tabulating and generating primary report
3. Discussion with LSGIs and field departments
4. Preparation of Comprehensive final report
5. Monitoring and project stage evaluation

Reference : http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/reports/ps/pspkd2011.pdf

The intervention Kudumbashree made a great impact in tribal sector of Palakkad since 2007. As a part of sustainable development in this sector, Kudumbashree mission is starting a intensive tribal illetarate

Project Description

In convergence with District Administartion, Tribal Department, Education Department, Literacy Mission and various LSGIs following programmes are plan to implement

1. Kudumbashree Mission

• Identify the beneficiaries after survey
• Identify Tutors and provide training materials and institutional support
• Continues monitoring

2. Literacy Mission

• Training for Tutors
• Providing training materials
• Conducting  examination

3. LSGIs

• To facilitate survey
• Provide classroom and monitoring

The programme will also be monitored by the Oorukoottam also

Reference : http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/reports/ps/pspkd2011.pdf

SHE NIRMAN

A group of 5 women entrepreneurs who have an experience in the construction area will be given professional training in all the areas of construction. The Project is aiming at equipping the women entrepreneurs to take up the construction projects so as to form a professional group of skilled persons in the area. Total cost of the Project is one lakh which includes 50,000 subsidy element and 50,000 Bank Loan. Out of the Total 90 groups which will be formed , 50 groups will be from Scheduled caste to ensure the utilization of their skill in the construction sector.

RELIEF

A Group of 10 Women members will be formed to manufacture and market Sanitary Napkin. This project envisages to ensure the availability of Quality and non expensive Napkins throughout the District especially in Educational institutions and Govt. offices. Total cost of the project is estimated at 5 lakhs which includes 2.5 lakhs subsidy and 2.5 lakhs Bank loan. In the next phase, the Project is planned to diversify in to related products like Baby Diapers and Baby Care.

Subhayathra Travels

The Project aims to open the Doors of Tourism and Travel industry to the women entrepreneurs to tap the business and employment opportunities . A group of Ten Women will be engaged in the Project in various domains of the Project including Marketing and sales, Administration and Business development , Marketing and sales…etc.The Travel Business which may arise from the Kudumbhashree families and also Hotels and Domestic Tour Operators will be in the Network.Total Cost of the Project is 15 Lakhs with a subsidy element of 2.5 Lakhs and Loan Element of 12.5 lakhs.

VENMA THE POWER LAUNNDRY

THE Project aims at establishing mechanized power laundry units , each managed by a group of TEN women .They extend their service to Hospitals, Hotels and Lodges and also to the Individual customers. The Total Project cost is 5 lakhs . Out of which 2.5 lakhs is subsidy and 2.5 will be the loan amount.

KSHEERA SAMRUDHI

To Empower the women in the rural villages of palakkad and thereby strengthening the Local economical development Ksheera Samrudhi Project was formulated by Dist.Mission . Total Project Cost is 5 lakhs which includes subsidy element of 1.25 lakhs and bank loan 3.75 lakhs. Each of the beneficiaries are expected to develop a Mini Diary farm as a long term impact of the Project and also to develop their own Packed Milk.

AJA SAMRUDHI

The Project is developed in order to create a group of women who are interested in Goat rearing in the rural areas there by strengthening the Agrarian Economy. Each Group Consists of 5 Beneficiaries from the Scheduled caste families. The Total Project cost comes to Rs.1.5 Lakhs and includes a subsidy element of 50,000/- and Bank loan of one Lakh. A total of 50 Groups will be implementing the Projects in the rural Villages of the District.

Café Kudumbhashree

Café Kudumba shree is formulated as a continuation of the reputation earned by the Kudumbashree units in the aea of Restaurant and Catering Services. Total Project Cost is 5 Lakhs with a Subsidy of 2.5 Lakhs. CAFÉ KUDUMBA SHREE Project aims to establish 20 modern and hygienic restaurants in Various Business centers in Palakkad.

5. (TEXTIILE GARMENTS)

The Project is developed on identification of seamless opportunities in the area of clothing and Textiles . The focus is on developing a Professional Group of Skilled Entrepreneurs in the area of Textiles and Garments. The Group Focuses on tapping the bulk orders rather than retails business alone. The Mission Team is in the Process of Developing a Consortium to coordinate the Sector to Produce the Best results. A single group consists of 10 Beneficiaries and the total cost of the Project ids 5 Lakhs out of which 50% will be Subsidy and 50% will be Bank Loan.