When it comes to energy and dynamism age is just a number, conveys the oldest CDS chairperson of Kollam district Ms. Vasantha, who represents Alayamon CDS, who has turned 65. She is of the opinion that unlike other avenues of public life, Kudumbashree has given her a larger platform to perform among the really needy in the society.  Though many a people, out of compassion, have requested not to visit CDS in the advent of the pandemic and because of her advanced age, she has made a point to be present at the CDS before 10.00AM every day driven by a sense of purpose...

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During this financial year a mini supermarket was setup in a building hired by the panchayath. The supermarket provided livelihood to 5 women. The shop sells Kudubashree ME product and JLG vegetables. The 1st floor of the same building was used to setup a tailoring unit, they provide trainings also for individuals. Moreover if there is any medical needs all Kudumbashree Member will help each other. Any complaints from Kudumbashree  members was solved very effectively in a time bound manner. So that If a Kudumbashree member have any complaints, their first choice is CDS office...

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Kollam Kudumbashree CDS is the Kudumbashree CDS with 1400 neighbourhood groups and 30 A.D.S. Kollam CDS under Kudumbashree has made great strides in the areas of women empowerment, economic empowerment and social empowerment. Kollam CDS has succeeded in creating two new neighbourhood groups for transgender people...

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Ettumanoor is a Municipality located in Thrissur 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.  Pushpa Vijayakumar the CDS chairperson with the help of her CDS members...

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Smt. Omana.K the present CDS Chairperson is in Kudumbashree from 1998 onwards at the time of Self Help Groups. Later when the SHGs got converted to NHGs she became a NHG member in 2002. In 2005, she became a Panchayat member and in 2012 became the Chairperson for the first time. Now it’s her second term...

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Valakam Community Development Society is located in the Muvattupuzha Block of Ernakulam District. It is located in the Muvattupuzha taluk, 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of the Muvattupuzha town. Valakam CDS has 14 Area Development Society (ADS) with 161 Neighbourhood Groups (NHG)...

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Vazhayur panchayth, situated in Kondotty block in Malappuram district shares boundaries with Kozhikode district. Vazhayur is an educational center and a developing commercial spot located near one of the state's highways. There are 17 wards in the panchayath. Major cultivation in the panchayath is plantain, known as “Vazha” in Malayalam. Hence, the name Vazhayur...

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'Pennungal Adayalappeduthunna Bhoopadangal' (The Maps marked by Women), a book on the experiences of the 13 NHG members from Kerala functioning as Mentors with the Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (NRO) in 19 different states of the country has been published. Ms. Uma Abhilash, Ms. T.M Usha, Ms. Preetha T.B, Ms. Eliyamma Antony, Ms. Mini V, Ms. Chinnamma John, Ms. Manju. P, Ms. Asha Rajendran, Ms. Maya Suresh, Ms. Jibi Vargheese, Ms. Shamla Shukkoor, Ms. Shelbi P. Sleeba and Ms. Vijayalakshmi are those 13 NHG members who has now published their experiences in the form of a book. The book is published by Green Pepper Publica. Ms. Uma Abhilash, one among these mentors is the editor of the book.

The strength, the work experience and the insights earned by them through the activities of Kudumbashree NRO until now is dealt in this book. Each article in this book reflects, how Kudumbashree reach out to women and help make changes within them. Those who wish to buy the book may contact the mobile number 9447558558. The book can also be bought through www.pusthakakada.com. Through this book, these 13 NHG members are inspiring every others by publishing their experiences.

Kizhakkancherry grama panchayth was formed in the year of 1951 and is the fourth largest grama panchayath in Kerala. It covers an area of 112.56 km2 and comprises 22 wards. Gram panchayath Kudumbashree CDS was formed in 1998...

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Puthuppadi is a village and panchayath located in Thamarassery taluk, in Kozhikode district. Puthuppadi Grama Panchayat covers an area of 64.75 sq km and is spread over the villages of Engappuzha and Puthuppadi. Puthuppadi Panchayat is a beautiful agricultural village located near the Wayanad pass, which is a natural fort that separates the districts of Kozhikode and Wayanad...

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