4 days ago
Kudumbashree launches action plans for upliftment of scheduled tribes
Thiruvananthapuram: Kudumbashree launched action plans for the upliftment of scheduled tribes in the state. The activities are included in Kudumbashree's annual action plan using a fund of Rs 25 crore, which includes both indigenous and National Rural Livelihood Mission funds.
One of the main activities in the action plan is the formation of new neighbourhood groups. Newly formed groups will receive Rs 1,500 each for initial activities.
The project outline places special emphasis on economic and social empowerment. Income-generating projects will be started in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry and traditional occupations. As part of this, 100 poultry units will be started for neighbourhood group members.
Kudumbashree will provide financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per unit.
Additionally, new women's farmer groups will be formed, with each group receiving a corpus fund of Rs 40,000 for initial activities.
To ensure employment and income for women in Attappadi, a premium bag manufacturing unit is planned. Along with this, markets will be secured for traditional products, minor millets and forest resources.
Comprehensive programmes to improve children's educational standards, including the reorganisation of bridge courses and the establishment of child creativity centres, will be implemented this year. Special funds have been allocated for the Communicore project to improve English language proficiency and the short film production project 'Kanas Jaag 2.0' involving children from scheduled tribes.
