Kudumbashree to play a key role in Kerala govt’s extreme poverty eradication mission: CM Vijayan

It’s not just Kudumbashree’s role in the socio-economic growth of Kerala, but the trust people have in its services and products that enhance its relevance, the CM said inaugurating the finale of the silver jubilee celebrations of the women’s organisation here.

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Kudumbashree to eradicate extreme poverty

Declaring 17 May “Kudumbashree Day”, Vijayan said the network was able to achieve remarkable success in eradicating poverty through its effective interventions.

He pointed out, it has been found that Kerala is the state with the least poverty, whether one goes by the national multi-dimensional poverty index or the recent state survey to identify extremely poor people.

He said the state government is now on a mission to help over 64,000 families to get out of extreme poverty, and Kudumbashree can play a key role in this.

“By 1 November 2025, there should be no family in the list of those in extreme poverty in the state, and that is the objective of the government,” the CM said.

Recalling society’s attitude during the formation of Kudumbashree in the 1990s, he said some people were sceptical about whether women could do anything in the areas of entrepreneurship and production, but time has proved them wrong.

At present, Kudumbashree has a membership of 46,16,837, the CM said, adding that its members include those from marginalised groups such as transgender persons, as well as persons with disabilities.

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