District: Kollam

Name of JLG : Pulari

Number of members : 5

Name of members :Lelithamani,Sindhu,Thankamani,Rahelamma

Name of block : Pathanapuram

Total area of cultivation : 4.2 acre

There is a small village at Pathanapuram block in Kollam district name Pattazhy North .Eventhough that village is small the land is very suitable for agriculture , Most of the people in this village were engaged in agriculture, “PULARI” JLG, a group formed by 5 innovative women farmers . They started their cutivation in 4 acres of land including the crops like Rice,banana,vegetable,tubers etc.in cultivation they are using in the method of bio farming ,the success secret of pulari JLG is they don’t have agriculture labours, they are working themselves in the field with the help of their entire family they got a better income to satisfy their family need ,the result of the hard work they got poison free vegetables , they are producing the products not only for themselves and also for society. From agriculture they find therelivelihood. District mission has sanctioned and distributed area incentive and interest subsidy to them which helps them to improve the farming activities

Award: Pulari JLG got award from krishibhavan and Block Panchayath for Best farmers

District: Ernakulam

Block: Muvattupuzha

CDS: Avoly

Name of JLG: Aradhana

Number of members: 4

Philomina Stephen, Lalitha Suku, Treesa Thomas, Aani Baby

In 2010 Philomina Stephen, Lalitha Suku, Treesa Thomas and Aani Baby from Avoly panchayath decided to take up agriculture as their main livelihood source. Now they are cultivating paddy. They cultivated 16 acres of follow land. The land where waste was being dumped for 12 year was cleaned by NREGS and the land was made suitable for agriculture. They received seeds from krishibhavan. They took loan for 1.5 lakhs from canara bank for their agricultural needs.

Aradhana JLG group members consists of Jeeva members. They cultivated paddy and vegetables. They started cultivating plants in small scale. They only knew about the traditional ways of cultivation. The help they got from krishi bhavan was an encouragement.

The production was initially carried out by using chemical fertilizers however after attending various classes and training sessions provided by CDS they became aware of the harmful side effects of chemicals and shifted to organic manures.

This changed the life of these 4. They now have their own income to meet their daily needs. They use the income from this for fulfilling agricultural as well as their personal needs.

District : Ernakulam

Block : Muvattupuzha

CDS : Arakuzha

Name of JLG: Karshaka Sree

Number of members: 4

Nirmala Vijayan, Shamala Ramachandran, Indira Theruvathu, Kumari Kaippel

Karshaka Sree JLG under arakuzha CDS in muvatupuzha block cultivates tapioca, banana, vegetables, turmeric etc. They took land on lease for cultivation. The profit they got from farming there was a big relief for them as they used that money for the education of their children and maintenance work of their house. They got even more profit from their next batch of crops which boosted their confidence. They took more land for lease the next time. The thought of being able to provide organic vegetables to their families and neighbors drove them forward.

They took a decision to cultivate paddy in the 5 acres of follow land in arakuzha. They though that they could provide chemical free food. The panchayath supported them by making the land suitable for cultivation with the help of NREGS. Krishibhavan provided them with seeds.

District: Thrissur

CDS: Ayyampuzha

JLG: Vinaya

Crop: Tapioca, Banana, Pea, Turmeric

Vinaya JLG is the nodal farming group in the groups of Ayyampuzha. It is formed four years ego. There are four members joined in the group. Their attitude and hardworking for field is the V.magic of this group.

They are mainly cultivated rice in 3 acres. Besides these tapioca, banana, pea, turmeric etc are also cultivated. A total area of around 5.5 acres are cultivated by Vinaya JLG. This group has taken farming not only as a source of income but they are also aware about the greatest mental and physical enjoyment attained through farming. . Each members of the group are getting the greatest support and encouragement from their families. Their income about agriculture is the great support for family needs. The grama panchayath and kudumbasree are inspiring and helping them as well. Kudumbashree gives a very support as incentives, subsidy etc. They are participated and exhibited their products in markets of Kudumbashree. They are also interested on the training classes of Kudumbashree because these classes are inspired on their interest. They acquired their capital fund from agricultural loan. The loan is renewing every year.

District: Thrissur

CDS: Kalady

JLG: Karuna

Crop: Tapioca, Banana, Pea, Turmeric

Karuna joint liability group is one of the best groups in Kalady grama panchayath. The attitude and passion for agriculture are the main reasons for their victory. This group is led by Smt. Lekha Valsan, a real woman farmer who executed well all her knowledge about agriculture. All the five group members are worked together since 2011.

They are mainly cultivated rice in 5 acres. Besides these tapioca, banana, pea, turmeric etc are also cultivated. A total area of around 8.5 acres are cultivated by Karuna JLG. They have taken an agriculture loan from Canara Bank. For the promotion of loan, interest subsidy of rupees 15000/- has given by Kudumbasree. And also,an area incentive of rupees 50000/- is earned by this group.

The Karuna group has taken farming not only as a source of income but they are also aware about the greatest mental and physical enjoyment attained through farming. They are mostly doing paddy cultivation. They are harvesting two season crops. Each members of the group are getting the greatest support and encouragement from their families. The grama panchayath and kudumbasree are inspiring and helping them as well.

By considering their attitude toward work, an award is given by grama panchayath on Chingam 1 st. The secretary of the Karuna group, Smt. Lekha, together with social services and agriculture, fish farming and cattle rearing are also doing extensively. She has three cows and grows their feeds on their own. Their dung is used for manuring. Eventually Karuna group can be raised as a role model for the farming culture and harvesting.

District: Thrissur

CDS: Kalady

JLG: Haritha

Crop: Paddy and Vegetables

Haritha group farming is one among the best group in Kalady CDS. There are five group members incorporated with each other. They started five years ago in a group manner. They have many ideas about agriculture because their experience.

They farmed mainly paddy in 4 acre and pea farmed approximately in 50 cents. Based on the group farming performance Kudumbashree encouraged them as incentives, subsidy etc. They participated and exploring their products in the markets of Kudumbashree. They acquired their capital fund from agricultural loan. The loan is renewing every year. All members of the group are engaged in cattle rearing. The dung is used for manuring and hence they are encouraging organic farming. They are also interested on the training classes of Kudumbashree because these classes are inspired on their interest.

District: Thrissur

CDS: Ayyampuzha

JLG: Banana

Crop: Banana, Vegetables

Banana JLG is the best group in Ayyampuzha Kudumbashree CDS. There are five group members worked together with similar mind is the V-magic of the group. They started the group five years ego. Their agricultural area is very vast. The rice field can cultivated approximately 3.25 acres and banana in 3 acre, tubers are 1.45 acre.

They acquired their capital fund from agricultural loan. The loan is renewing every year. Banana JLG is getting immense support from grama panchayath and Kudumbashree. They are exhibited efficiency in all areas of agriculture. All members of the group are engaged in cattle rearing. The dung is used for manuring and hence they are encouraging organic farming. They are also cultivating vegetables using the seeds obtained from different projects. They are also exploring the opportunities of Kudumbashree markets for selling their products. They have emphasized that Kudumbashree is the main reason for their enormous interest in farming and have got enough support and encouragement from Kudumbashree. They are also interested on the training classes of Kudumbashree because these classes are inspired on their interest.

Their family members also support them a lot and take part in farming. The members are getting enough income for their needs. And hence they can support the family. They can bring great changes in family and society through it.

District: Ernakulam

JLG: Karuna

CDS: Rayamangalam Panchayath

Karuna JLG group was formed on14th January 2008 from Anugraha Kudumbashree. Mrs. Valsa Antony was selected as president and Mrs. Salomi Johny as secretary. Mrs. Kutty Kochukunju, Mrs. Saramma Paulose and Mrs. Annie Joseph are other members.

They took 2 ½ acre for lease for doing agriculture. Tapioca, banana, ginger, green chili, turmeric, cowpea and yarms are the items. They can make pure vegetables and they use them for their own needs and sell them. They use natural fertilizers for their agriculture. They take loans for 4 years to do the best services. They can repay the loan amount properly. They get the subsidy also. They can help with their profit for their children’s studies and other needs. Their children also have interest in agriculture and they help this JLG group in their free time .They decided to continue it in future.

District: Ernakulam

CDS : Rayamangalam

JLG: ANUGRAHA JLG

Anugraha JLG group was formed 2010 from Bhavana NHG, Sreyas NHG and Vijayalakshmi NHG. Total 5 members include in this group. Mrs. Geetha Soman is president and Mrs. Lissy Eldho is secretary. Mrs. Indhu Biju, Mrs. Molly Baby and Mrs. Manojkumari Raghavan are other members.

They did paddy cultivation at first time. They got Rs. 3800/- as their incentive. They increased their farm area and no of items. Now they are cultivating in 4 acres different types of products – tapioca, tubers & yarms, ginger, turmeric, banana, cowpea, green chilly, ladies finger, brinjal etc.

They sold 300 kg yarms and kept 100 kg yarms as seed for the next cultivation. 500 kg of koorkka sold abroad. They could sell 150 kg yarms, 800 kg tapioca. They got pure vegetables. Canara bank provide them loan. They can repay the loan amount properly and got incentives. They use their profit for their homely needs – children’s studies, house maintenance etc.

District: Wayanad

Name of JLG: Evergreen

Panchayat: Mullenkolly

No. of members: 6

Name of the members: Valsela, Jini, Annakutty, Anitha, Eliyama, Leena

With the intension of women empowerment and food security, ever green JLG started the journey since 2002.The JLG was formed with 6 members. All the 6 were interested in farming .They took land for lease and cultivated in an area of 5 acres with 20000 rupees, this money was provided by Kudumbashree. From 2005 onwards they continued cultivation and the incentives were provided by the district mission.

This year 3 lakhs rupees were taken with 4% interest and the area of cultivation was expanded to 6.5 acres. They reaped 20 quintal rice from this land of this 22 quintal were taken for their own household purpose and 98 quintal were given to Supply Co. Even though they had faced a lot of problem in the beginning, now they are planning to increase the area to 10 acres.

They have never expected this much change in their families which the JLG had brought to them; Now they are happy, their self earnings could help them in the education of the children and to meet the medical needs and also could help other needs of the family.

They believe their group can wipe the tears of many of families through their joint effort and they pray to god that he give good health and prosperity to all.