Abstract
The empowerment of women through different laws, legislations, activities and schemes is the most important concern of 21st century. This study explores the role of Kudumbashree and its impact on women empowerment in Kerala with special reference to Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation area. Kudumbshree is a practical model for strengthening the Self Help Group (SHG) based poverty alleviation programme. Questionnaire and interview were used for collecting the data. The study found that, Kudumbashree leads to sustainable social, economic development of women and a direct impact on their living status, educational, nutritional and health needs of their children, positively.
Highlights
Kudumbashree was launched by the Government of Kerala in 1998 with an aim to eradicate poverty in rural and urban areas of Kerala through community development schemes, under the leadership of Local Self Governments
The study was conducted among the Kudumbashree members of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation area in Kerala state only
The field survey was carried out covering all areas of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation
Summary
Kudumbashree was launched by the Government of Kerala in 1998 with an aim to eradicate poverty in rural and urban areas of Kerala through community development schemes, under the leadership of Local Self Governments. The programme is linked to local self-government institution and it makes all the effort to alleviate poverty through an integrated approach involving effective union of resources and action. It combines different kind of activities like thrift and credit, micro enterprises, income generating activities and a wide range of welfare activities. Each member makes a small regular savings contribution over a few
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