Kochi corporation expedites measures to eliminate extreme poverty
Many of these families faced issues such as lack of food, essential documents, pensions, medicine, decent housing and employment. "We are moving forward by understanding the problems of each family and individual and developing suitable personalized plans for them. We are on a mission to achieve the targets of the projects, including ensuring food availability. We now deliver food kits to 280 families every month.
An allocation of Rs 37,24,100 has been made for 2024-25 fiscal year, with Rs 13,03,899 already spent. Through the Kudumbashree system, Supplyco food grain kits containing 15 items are delivered directly to 75 single-member families and 205 families with more than one member," mayor M Anilkumar said.
"For those unable to cook their own meals, the corporation provides cooked food through Kudumbashree. An amount of Rs 9,08,610 was spent for this purpose during 2024-25," Anilkumar said.
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The corporation allocated Rs 2 lakh each for repair and renovation of homes for eight beneficiaries living in extreme poverty. The first instalment of Rs 1 lakh each was already disbursed.
"We identified 39 families without their own house and land. The issues of four families were resolved. An allocation of Rs 1 crore was made to provide houses and land for the remaining 35 families. Discussions with GCDA are ongoing in this regard.
If there is a delay in obtaining temporary accommodation, a plan was devised for the corporation to cover the rent for these families. An amount of Rs 9,60,000 was allocated for 10 families.
"This is just the beginning. The corporation is moving forward with comprehensive plans to liberate each family from extreme poverty. Our goal is to ensure that no citizen in our city suffers from lack of basic needs. We hope for public cooperation and support in this mission," mayor said.
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