An Empirical Study on the Problems of Kudumbashree Units in Kerala

Abstract

Women have become society's backbone, and their contributions must be acknowledged and valued. There is a significant change in society when women and men enjoy equal standing. By establishing microcredit and productive companies, the Kudumbashree scheme strives to improve the living standards of disadvantaged women in rural areas. There is a strong push to promote Kudumbashree units to fulfil the state's livelihood missions in order to provide better job and livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged. It was also realised that these Kudumbashree teams encounter incalculable difficulties in their missions. “Brittle support from direct stakeholders and a lack of professionalism,” “Infringement of unnecessary external governance,” and “Absence of flawless familiarity on Kudumbashree units” are all issues that Kudumbashree units face.