Malayattoor Neeleeswaram is a historically famous village in Aluva taluk of Ernakulam district. It is located in the banks of river Periyar. This small yet picturesque village is literally sandwiched between the Western Ghats and Periyar River making it a meeting point of land, water and mountain ranges. The history of Malayattoor is allied with the visit of St. Thomas in Kerala. In AD 52, he took it upon himself to build a Christian church at Malayattoor and now this church is a famous hub in Kerala for those seeking spiritual happiness. There is another famous tourist place in Malayattoor called the Mahogany and Teak forests which is breath-taking with the wonderful Periyar river on one side and grand mountains on the other. Malayattoor Neeleeswaram CDS is selected as one of the best CDS, based on their activities and initiatives. It is achieved with the excellent leadership of Ms Sajini Santhosh, the CDS chairperson with the help of their CDS members...

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Chemmaruthy is a panchayat in Varkala Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. It is 7km east of Varkala city centre and 40km north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is also one of the 5 panchayats that shares border with Varkala Municipality...

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A brief description of the activities implemented in Kavassery CDS is given. Kudumbashree's achievements are due to the fact that they have been able to excel in the field of self  -  employment and arts through the Women collective. It is the excellence of the organization that has been able to move forward socially and socially...

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The CDS has supported district mission and the panchayat authorities in various relief activities during flood. NHG and CDS members  has supported families in cleaning of houses after the massive flood in 2018. Balasabha members are also participated in the claning activities. Relief camps were functioning in the panchayat at that time. The CDS contributed vegitables, dresses and other relief materials to camps. Counselling service were provided by community counselors for the people who needed it. The balasabha members also contributed various essestial materials to the flood affected people in wayanad. The CDS has collected donations from NHGs and contributed to CMDRF after the flood...

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Ananganadi CDS is one of the better performing CDS in the District of Palakkad. It has 15 ADS and 163 NHGs, besides 34 Balasabhas. Out of the 163 NHGs, 10 are SC-NHGs, 8 are PWD special NHGs and 44 are NHGs for elderly. Total number of NHG members are 2296. Almost 47% of the population of Ananganadi panchayat are covered under the CDS. Mrs. Usha is the Chairperson of the CDS since 2018...

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A kiosk of Kudumbashree has started functioning in Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kochi. The kiosk will function on Sundays, from 11 AM to 4 PM, when brunch and lunch would be served to the public. It's the time during which more people make visits to the hotel. The kiosk was launched on 1 November 2020. It is as per their new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, Grand Hyatt, the hotel chain which has various branches across the world made such a decision. As per this understanding, the kiosk was set up at Grand Hyatt Hotel from 11 AM to 4 PM on 1 November 2020.

The Hotel officials decided to arrange opportunities for marketing the locally manufactured products, aiming at the development of the people living near each of their hotels. It is as per this decision, the officials of Grand Hyatt approached Kudumbashree. The opportunity was given to sell Kudumbashree products inside the hotel during every Sundays. The Kudumbashree Ernakulam District team took initiative to make use of this opportunity and set up a kiosk with Kudumbashree products at the special space arranged by the Hotel without levying any charges. Various flour powder, curry powders, pickles, squashes, coconut oils, handmade soaps etc. were for sale at the kiosks. This activity will be continued for the next six months on all Sundays.

Kudumbashree always plans to develop multiple activities for marketing of Kudumbashree products and have been trying to improve the marketing of products from Kudumbashree micro entrepreneurs' by promoting sales through fixed outlets, organizing trade fairs and making use of online marketing opportunities and platforms. Its while discussing such new avenues to take the products of Kudumbashree micro enterprises to more people, Kudumbashree received a proposal from Grand Hyatt Hotel, Ernakulam. By arranging such a regular system, Kudumbashree would try to know the needs of the customers and make available various products for them. The Ernakulam District team had made use of this opportunity with the best coordination.

Eriyad panchayath is a town area located in Kodungallur Block of Thrissur district in Kerala. Placed in urban region of Thrissur district of Kerala, it is one among the 1 town areas of Kodungallur Block of Thrissur district. Eriyad CDS is one of the best performing CDS in Thrissur district. It has 23 wards and 514 NHGs. Out of these 8 are SC NHGs, 125 are minority NHGs and 65 are Elderly NHGs...

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Pulimath is a panchayath located in Thiruvananthapuram district. It is elected as one of the best CDS, based on their activities and initiatives. It is achieved through the dynamic leadership of Ms. Thankamani R Kurup, the CDS chairperson with the help of her CDS members...

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Kadukutti is a village and Gram Panchayat in Chalakkudy block, Thrissur district engulfed by Chalakkudi river on three sides. There are 16 wards in Kadukutty. Omana Krishnankutty is the CDS Chairperson, and JossyStephen, CDS Vice Chair person. The CDS has 16 members and five subcommittee members and member secretary. CDS committee is held twice a month and Sub committee meetings were also held...

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Chemnad Grama Panchayath is located in the Kasaragod block of Kasaragod taluk, Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala. The panchayat has 40.1 KM2 extent. The Panchayath is geographically composed of coastal areas and plain sand. It has a rich cultural heritage which includes the area around the Chandragiri River, also known as the Chemmanad river. The famous tourist spots Chembarikka beach and Chandragiri fort are located here. The Panchayath has a rich art gallery based on the theyyams, poorakali, kolkali, dafmuttu, oppana and yakshagana of the Kannada people, the universal forms of rural divine concepts and art. There are lots of artists in Chemnad Panchayath...

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