Kudumbasree CDS
Kudumbashree CDS of Mudakuzha Grama Panchayat is a strong neighbourhood network of women functioning as part of the State Poverty Eradication Mission. The CDS actively participates in the Panchayat's development activities, aiming to promote women's empowerment, the socio-economic progress of families, self-employment, livelihood development and social welfare initiatives. Its activities are coordinated through a three-tier system comprising Neighbourhood Groups (NHGs), Area Development Societies (ADS) and the Community Development Society (CDS).
Main Activities
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Women's empowerment and leadership development.
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Formation and strengthening of self-help groups.
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Regular savings and internal lending systems.
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Entrepreneurship development and support for starting micro-enterprises.
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Employment training and skill development programmes.
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Assistance in beneficiary identification and implementation of various government welfare schemes.
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Promotion of agricultural activities, organic farming and vegetable cultivation through Kudumbashree.
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Participation in Balasabha, Buds institutions, elderly-friendly activities and disability-inclusive initiatives.
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Active involvement in social initiatives such as Haritha Keralam, sanitation, waste management and health awareness.
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Voluntary service during disaster management activities and emergency situations.
🌱 Role in Panchayat Development
The Kudumbashree CDS of Mudakuzha Grama Panchayat works in collaboration with various Panchayat development projects to effectively promote poverty eradication, women's economic self-reliance, social cohesion and sustainable livelihoods. Kudumbashree CDS is a strong people's organisation that plays a significant role in the Panchayat's development process by ensuring public participation.
Major Services Provided
Guidance for starting self-employment enterprises.
Assistance in accessing various loan and financial assistance schemes.
Employment training and entrepreneurship training.
Information and assistance regarding government welfare schemes.
Women's empowerment and social development activities.
Support for enterprises in agriculture, services and production sectors.
CDS Governing Committee Members of Mudakuzha Grama Panchayat
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation | Ward | Mobile Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reji Shijukumar | Chairperson | 11-Aanakallu | 9645731170 |
| 2 | Soumya Sajeevan | Vice Chairperson | 10-Pettamala | 7034895604 |
| 3 | Aneesha Manoj | Livelihood Subcommittee Convenor | 13-Mudakuzha Post Office | 7994958426 |
| 4 | Sujatha Kunjappan | Grama Sabha/MGNREGS Subcommittee Convenor | 5-Meempara | 9539728224 |
| 5 | Sruthy Unni | Social Development Subcommittee Convenor | 1-Elampakappilly North | 8129390441 |
| 6 | Achu Biju | Basic Infrastructure Subcommittee Convenor | 14-Elampakappilly South | 6235724455 |
| 7 | Bindhu Saji | CDS Member | 2-Akanad North | 8594098760 |
| 8 | Reena Shaju | CDS Member | 3-Akanad South | 8129455470 |
| 9 | Rajitha K K | CDS Member | 4-Chundakuzhi | 7902344981 |
| 10 | Melji Paul | CDS Member | 6-Pandikkad | 9847812177 |
| 11 | Arya Pramod | CDS Member | 7-Pralayakkad | 9048297248 |
| 12 | Ambily N Sivan | CDS Member | 8-Thuruthi North | 8606031609 |
| 13 | Betsy Joshy | CDS Member | 9-Thuruthi South | 9744557343 |
| 14 | Shiji Benny | CDS Member | 12-Thrikkeppara | 9961492377 |
