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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Kudumbashree creates centralised technology bank to give innovative touch to its farm livelihood enterprises
To usher in a new era of technology-driven women entrepreneurship, the Kudumbashree Mission has launched the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (KTAP) where by a centralised technology bank has been created by purchasing 184 technologies at an estimated ₹90 lakh. Memorandums of Understanding have been signed with seven reputed research and technology institutes from which the technologies related to farming and food processing and value addition have been bought with the objective of harnessing the power of innovation and technology to strengthen Kudumbashree's farm livelihood vertical. The idea is to transform traditional farming and food processing into sustainable, competitive rural enterprises. 'The State Kudumbashree Mission will impart awareness about these technologies to district-level teams initially. In the next stage, selected members from each district, including entrepreneurs, will be given hands-on training in technologies of relevance to them at the institutes concerned. Going forward more related technologies will be added to the bank,' said S. Shanavas, State Programme Officer, Kudumbashree's Farm Livelihood vertical. The technology bank will serve as a shared repository of modern tools and solutions to empower Self-Help Groups to access, borrow, and utilise technologies to enhance productivity and product quality. These technologies will be harnessed for creating new 1,500 product groups and 125 integrated farming clubs besides empowering the existing enterprises. KTAP is being backed by an initial budget of ₹1 crore under the Technical Supporting Agency (TSA) component of National Rural Livelihoods Mission to revolutionize farm livelihoods by integrating cutting-edge technology into all levels of agricultural and food-based enterprises. The impact of KTAP is expected to be three-fold. It will enable certified, high-quality value-added products that can compete beyond local boundaries. enhance income generation for women-led rural enterprises by moving them from subsistence-level livelihoods to scalable agribusiness models and build technical and managerial skills thus ensuring members are trained in the use, maintenance, and business applications of the technologies provided. Among the key objectives of the project include modernisng key areas such as agri-processing, smart farming, organic production, packaging, licensing, and branding. The technology access is likely to help product standardization, enhanced inter-district collaboration, and entry into domestic and international markets.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Kerala school curriculum opens up to umbrella brand's tale of tenacity
KANNUR: This academic year, Class 10 students in the state will learn more than just grammar and literature as part of their English curriculum: They'll also discover a remarkable story of resilience and self-reliance from the tribal heartland of Aralam. The new syllabus includes the inspiring tale of Aadhi, the first umbrella brand developed by an indigenous community in the country, through the Kudumbashree Mission. It tells the saga of Kudumbashree in Aralam and how it became a lifeline for the local tribal population. Central to the narrative is the Aadhi umbrella manufacturing unit, a shining example of what grassroots empowerment can achieve. Launched in 2021 by the Kudumbashree District Mission, the project was designed to support families in the Aralam Farm Scheduled Tribes Rehabilitation Area, many of whom relied solely on MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) jobs for survival. The aim was to create an additional, sustainable source of income and, in doing so, uplift an entire community. The venture began modestly, with intensive umbrella-making training provided to 28 tribal women under the leadership of the Kudumbashree Kannur team. Equipped with umbrella-making kits, they formed two micro-enterprise units named Nila and Lotus, registering them under the Kudumbashree CDS. From these humble beginnings, the initiative has grown into a thriving business with 40 women on board and an annual turnover of Rs 30 lakh.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kerala's rich cultural traditions take centre stage in ‘Ente Keralam' procession
Hundreds of people participated in the cultural procession held in Thrissur city on Sunday in connection with 'Ente Keralam' mega exhibition. Organised as part of the fourth anniversary celebrations of the State government, the parade turned into a massive public celebration with an estimated 15,000 participants. Starting at Naikkanal around 4:30 p.m., the vibrant procession concluded at the Thekkinkadu Maidan's Student Corner, leaving behind a trail of cultural richness and communal harmony. With traditional panchavadyam leading the way, the parade brought together all grama panchayats, municipalities, and block panchayats from across the district. Government employees from various departments joined with tableaux and visual installations, showcasing the State's achievements and culture. Adding to the visual grandeur were shows of vattamudiattam, theyyam, poothan, folk dance forms, kalaripayattu, colourful balloons, nashik dol, chendamelam, and symbolic representations of farmers bearing ploughs. Highlights included performances by the Dheeram Karate team of the Kudumbashree Mission, Rangashree drama troupe, a 'Grama Vandi' from Muriyad grama panchayat, and an energetic flash mob, all of which drew enthusiastic applause from the public. The procession was led by leaders including Ministers K. Rajan and R. Bindu; MLAs A.C. Moideen, E.T. Tyson Master, Xavier Chittilappilly, Murali Perunelli, and U.R. Pradeep; district panchayat president V.S. Prince, vice-president Latha Chandran, District Collector Arjun Pandian and Sub Collector Akhil V. Menon.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
CM to open Kudumbashree's 27th anniversary fete on Saturday
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the 27th anniversary celebrations of the Kudumbashree Mission and give away the Kudumbashree State-level awards in the State capital on Saturday afternoon. The Chief Minister will also make an announcement on providing livelihood to three lakh people as part of the Kudumbashree Livelihood Initiative Transformation (K-LIFT) that had been announced in the 2024 Budget. Minister for Local Self-government M.B. Rajesh will preside over the event, to be held at Tagore Theatre, Vazhuthacaud, at 3 p.m. Green fellowships Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will inaugurate the distribution of 'green fellowships' being given to children who presented best papers at the Kudumbashree's 'International Children's Summit on Zero Waste Management,' in association with the Udhyam Learning Foundation. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil will be the chief guest. A video on the model activities that won the Kudumbashree's State-level awards will be screened on the occasion. Shashi Tharoor, MP; Mayor Arya Rajendran; and MLAs V.K. Prasanth and Antony Raju will be present. Kudumbashree executive director H. Dineshan will welcome the gathering.
