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{{Short description|Government programme in Kerala}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Kudumbashree
| region_served = Kerala
| logo = File:Kudumbashree_Logo.jpeg
| formation = 17 May 1997
| headquarters = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| leader_title = Executive Director
| leader_name = H Dineshan IAS
| parent_organization = [[Local Self Government Department (Kerala)|Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala]]
| website = https://www.kudumbashree.org/
}}

'''Kudumbashree''' ({{IPA|ml|ku.ɖum.bɐʃ.riː|IPA}}; means 'Prosperity of the family'<ref name="Story">{{cite web |title=Setting Up of the Kudumbashree Mission |url=https://thekudumbashreestory.info/index.php/history-and-evolution/the-mission-setting-up |website=the Kudumbashree Story |publisher=Kudumbashree, Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission, Govt of Kerala |access-date=1 November 2020}}</ref>) is a poverty eradication and women empowerment programme implemented by the [[Government of Kerala]]. Kudumbashree has a three-tier structure for its women community network, with Neighborhood Groups at the lowest level, Area Development Societies at the middle level, and Community Development Societies at the local government level.

In 2012, Kudumbashree was recognized as a National Resource Organisation by [[Ministry of Rural Development (India)|Ministry of Rural Development]] , [[Government of India]], under the [[National Rural Livelihood Mission]] to provide support to other States in their poverty eradication efforts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kudumbashree, National Rural Mission to sign pact for services|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-09-25/news/30200840_1_kudumbashree-nrlm-rural-economy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802054454/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-09-25/news/30200840_1_kudumbashree-nrlm-rural-economy|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 August 2015|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=PTI|publisher=The Economic Times|date=25 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Lakshman|first1=Arun|title=Kerala's rural self-help model to be replicated countrywide|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/keralas-rural-self-help-model-to-be-replicated/20110617.htm|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=PTI|work=www.rediff.com|date=17 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Martin|first1=K.A.|title=Kudumbasree acclaimed as a national role model|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/kudumbasree-acclaimed-as-a-national-role-model/article3019007.ece|accessdate=27 February 2016|work=The Hindu|date=21 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Framework for Partnerships with Resource Organizations|url=http://rural.nic.in/sites/downloads/latest/Aajeevika_Partnership_Framework.pdf|website=rural.nic.in|publisher=National Rural Livelihoods Mission|accessdate=27 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Outcome Budget of Department of Rural Development 2015-2016|url=http://rural.nic.in/netrural/rural/sites/downloads/budget/Book_Outcome_Budget_15_16_Eng.pdf|website=rural.nic.in|publisher=Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India|accessdate=27 February 2016}}</ref>

The Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Kudumbashree was inaugurated by [[Droupadi Murmu]], the [[president of India]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] on 17 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=President of India Attends Civic Reception at Thiruvananthapuram Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Celebration of 'kudumbashree' and Launches 'unnathi'|url=https://presidentofindia.nic.in/press_releases/president-india-attends-civic-reception-thiruvananthapuram-inaugurates-silver}}</ref>

As part of Kudumbashree’s 25th anniversary, the [[Government of Kerala]] has issued orders that 17 May be celebrated as 'Kudumbashree Day' every year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree Day to be observed on May 17 every year|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kudumbashree-day-to-be-observed-on-may-17-every-year/article66414402.ece}}</ref> Radioshree, Kudumbashree's online radio was also launched as part of Kudumbashree's 25th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala CM to open Kudumbashree silver jubilee valedictory|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-cm-to-open-kudumbashree-silver-jubilee-valedictory/article66858495.ece}}</ref>

Kudumbashree's theme song (Mudra Geetham) was launched by [[Pinarayi Vijayan]], Chief Minister, [[Government of Kerala]] during the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Kudumbashree. [[Sreevalsan J Menon]] is the Music Director & is sung by [[K.S Chithra]]. The lyrics were written by Sreekala Devayanam.<ref>{{cite web |title=CM to release Kudumbashree theme song|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-to-release-kudumbashree-theme-song/article66836198.ece}}</ref>

==History==
Kudumbashree was set up in 1997 following the recommendations of a three-member task force appointed by the State Government. Its formation was in the context of the devolution of powers to the [[Panchayat Raj]] Institutions (PRIs) in Kerala, and the [[People's Planning in Kerala]], the campaign which attempted to draw up the Ninth Plan of the local governments from below through the PRIs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree: A Kerala story starring empowered women|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kudumbashree-a-kerala-story-starring-empowered-women-1220587.html}}</ref>

Kudumbashree was launched following the 1996 People's Plan Campaign of the [[E. K. Nayanar]] Government. From the beginning, it has been functioning under the local self-government department by accepting financial support from the union government and [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] (NABARD).

As of 31 March 2025, Kudumbashree has 1,070 CDS (Community Developments Society, 19,470 ADS (Area Development Society) and 3,17,724 NHGs (Neighborhood Groups) Kerala's 48 lakh women community network, which is spread across Kerala.<ref name="Govt of Kerala">{{cite web |title=Details of Community Based Organisations|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/pages/518 |website=Kudumbashree, Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission |publisher=Govt of Kerala |access-date=1 November 2020}}</ref>

The Kudumbashree Mission was registered as a Charitable Society under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act of 1955 in November 1998. The mission was officially inaugurated by [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], the then prime minister, [[Government of India]] on 17 May 1998 at [[Malappuram]] as requested by the [[Government of Kerala]] and the Mission started functioning on 1 April 1999 under the Local Self-Government Department of the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="Story"/>

==Kudumbashree Mission==
The State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM), popularly known as the Kudumbashree Mission, is the State Government's instrument for poverty eradication under the Local Self-Government Department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree - The world's largest Women's network |url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/storage//files/nn1sw_an%20introduction%20to%20kudumbashree.pdf |publisher=Kudumbashree Mission |access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref>

The mission has a governing body chaired by the minister for local self-government and an executive committee chaired by the principal secretary, Local Self-Government Department. The mission is the agency that promotes and supports the Kudumbashree Community network.<ref name="Organisational Structure">{{cite web |title=Organisational Structure|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/pages/8}}</ref>

The mission structure consists of a state mission and 14 district missions. The state mission in divided into three divisions – Livelihood Development, Organisation and Social Development, and Systems Support.<ref name="Organisational Structure"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Programs|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/|access-date=10 December 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415073958/https://kudumbashree.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Kudumbashree Community Network==

The Kudumbashree community network has a three-tier structure. The neighborhood groups (NHGs) are the units at the primary level. The Area Development Societies (ADSs) form the middle tier of the network and Community Development Societies (CDSs) at the local government level.<ref>{{cite web|title=What is Kudumbashree|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/pages/171}}</ref>

As of 31 March 2025, Kudumbashree has 3,17,724 NHGs affiliated to 19,470 ADSs and 1,070 CDSs with a total membership of 48,08,837 women. Kudumbashree membership is open to all adult women, limited to one membership per family.<ref name="Govt of Kerala"/>

==Kudumbashree Auxiliary Groups==

Out of the total NHG members, women between 18 and 40 years of age constitute 10% only. The limitations including giving membership only to one member per family, have been a reason for this. Because of this, a greater percentage of young women failed to get directly benefited out of the various programmes being implemented through Kudumbashree. As a solution, Kudumbashree formulated Auxiliary Groups and now the young women are offered an opportunity to become part of these Auxiliary Groups. The project aims at ensuring the social, cultural and livelihood upliftment of young women.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree Auxiliary Group Formation Progressing|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/kudumbashree/news/kudumbashree-auxiliary-group-formation-progressingen |website=lsgkerala}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree auxiliary groups’ meet on December 23 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kudumbashree-auxiliary-groups-meet-on-december-23/article67638337.ece}}</ref>

==Kudumbashree Special NHGs==
To ensure the social inclusion of the side-lined transgender community, Kudumbashree had also started special NHGs for [[transgenders]] and they are given an opportunity to find a steady livelihood of their own and lead a dignified life in the society.{{cn|date=November 2025}}

Kudumbashree also associates with the [[Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005|Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme]] (MGNREGS) in Kerala.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paliath |first=Shreehari |date=2018-05-07 |title=How Kudumbashree paved way for MGNREGS to change lives of women in Kerala |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/how-kudumbashree-paved-way-for-mgnregs-to-change-lives-of-women-in-kerala-118050700071_1.html |access-date=2022-04-10}}</ref>

==Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation==
{{Infobox organization
| logo =
| formation = 2012
| headquarters = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| affiliations = Kudumbashree, [[National Rural Livelihood Mission|NRLM]]
| name = Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation
| logo_size = 400px
| location = [[India]]
| region_served = [[Assam]], [[Bihar]], [[Gujarat]], [[Jharkhand]]
[[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Odisha]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Sikkim]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| focus = PRI-CBO Convergence, Enterprises
| website = {{URL|http://www.keralanro.org/}}
}}
After its formation in 2012, the Kudumbashree NRO signed [[Memorandum of Understanding]] (MoUs) with 9 States ([[Assam]], [[Bihar]], [[Gujarat]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Odisha]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Sikkim]]) to provide technical and implementation support to their State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) for the adaptation of Kudumbashree's best practices. Kudumbashree NRO provides assistance to States in undertaking pilot interventions under the Enterprises project and Panchayati Raj Institutions – Community Based Organisations (PRI-CBO) Convergence Project.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kudumbashree Tie-up with Livelihood Missions|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Kudumbashree-Tie-up-with-Livelihood-Missions/2014/01/21/article2010905.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122090518/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Kudumbashree-Tie-up-with-Livelihood-Missions/2014/01/21/article2010905.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 January 2014|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=Express News Service|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=21 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Sree|first1=K M|title=Kudumbashree draws training module for women|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Kudumbashree-draws-training-module-for-women/articleshow/20484736.cms|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=TNN|work=The Times of India|date=8 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kudumbashree to sign MoU with seven states|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/kudumbashree-to-sign-mou-with-seven-states-435603.html|accessdate=27 February 2016|publisher=IBN Live|date=9 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Seven states show interest in Kerala's Kudumbashree venture|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/seven-states-show-interest-in-kerala-s-kudumbashree-venture-112011000048_1.html|agency=PTI|publisher=Business Standard|date=10 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kudumbasree to train Bihar men and women as entrepreneurs|url=http://www.madhyamam.com/en/node/6086|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=IANS|publisher=madhyamam.com/en/|date=5 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Correspondent|first1=Special|title=Step up NRLM fund use: Jairam|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/step-up-nrlm-fund-use-jairam/article5256098.ece|accessdate=27 February 2016|work=The Hindu|date=21 October 2013}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Co-creating new practice: Innovations in Livelihoods Education|url=http://www.livelihoods-manthan.net/resources/education/XIMB%20report.pdf|publisher=Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar|accessdate=27 February 2016}}</ref>

The Enterprises project identifies individuals from local communities and trains them for 6–9 months to form a cadre of community professionals called Micro-Enterprise Consultants (MEC). MEC are expected to provide hand holding support and capacity building services primarily to women entrepreneurs from rural areas in exchange for a fee. The Enterprises project is in the pilot phase in select districts of 7 States - [[Bihar]], [[Gujarat]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Sikkim]].<ref name=":0" />

The PRI-CBO Convergence project identifies individuals from local communities and trains them to form a cadre of community professionals called Local Resource Groups (LRG). LRG are expected to work with community institutions and local governments to improve the efficiency and reach of poor centric programmes, promote participatory planning and inculcate democratic consciousness in local communities. The PRI-CBO Convergence project is in the pilot phase in select blocks of 7 States – [[Assam]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Odisha]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Sikkim]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Detailed Project Report for pilot on PRI-CBO Convergence|url=http://www.umed.in/DocumentFiles/Pilot/Detailed%20Project%20Report%20for%20pilot%20on%20PRI-CBO%20convergence%20(1).pdf|website=www.umed.in|accessdate=21 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PRI-CBO Convergence Pilot Project|url=http://olm.nic.in/?q=content/pri-cbo|website=olm.nic.in|accessdate=21 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PRC Agenda for MGNREGA|url=http://rural.nic.in/netrural/rural/sites/downloads/latest/PRC_Agenda_for_AGENDA1314.pdf|website=rural.nic.in|accessdate=21 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PRI-CBO Convergence in NRLM|url=http://www.panchayat.gov.in/documents/10198/532743/NRLM%20PRI%20CBO%20Convergence%20presentation.pdf|website=panchayat.gov.in|accessdate=21 March 2016}}</ref>

In 2015, Kudumbashree NRO entered into collaborations with [[Ethiopia]] and [[South Africa]] to provide support for the adaptation of Kudumbashree's best practices in these countries.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Correspondent|first1=Special|title=Kudumbasree inspires Ethiopians|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kudumbasree-inspires-ethiopians/article7564400.ece|accessdate=27 February 2016|work=The Hindu|date=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Manu|first1=Meera|title=Destination Ethiopia: Kudumbashree Mission Going Places|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Destination-Ethiopia-Kudumbashree-Mission-Going-Places/2015/05/13/article2811213.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515054106/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Destination-Ethiopia-Kudumbashree-Mission-Going-Places/2015/05/13/article2811213.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 May 2015|accessdate=27 February 2016|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kudumbashree to Sign MoU with Ethiopia|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Kudumbashree-to-Sign-MoU-with-Ethiopia/2015/08/21/article2985124.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821032801/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Kudumbashree-to-Sign-MoU-with-Ethiopia/2015/08/21/article2985124.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 August 2015|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=Express News Service|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=South African state eager to copy Kerala's Kudumbashree|url=http://eastcoastdaily.in/2014/10/18/south-african-state-eager-to-copy-keralas-kudumbashree/|accessdate=27 February 2016|publisher=eastcoastdaily.in|date=18 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311052137/http://eastcoastdaily.in/2014/10/18/south-african-state-eager-to-copy-keralas-kudumbashree/|archive-date=11 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Meethal|first1=Amiya|title=Kudumbashree model to foray into South Africa|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150520/nation-current-affairs/article/kudumbashree-model-foray-south-africa|access-date=27 February 2016|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=10 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=South African delegation keen to replicate Kudumbasree model|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/South-African-delegation-keen-to-replicate-Kudumbasree-model/articleshow/10182536.cms|accessdate=27 February 2016|agency=TNN|work=The Times of India|date=30 September 2011}}</ref>

==Kudumbashree Awards==
Kudumbashree constituted 'Kudumbashree Awards' as part of intensifying Kudumbashree project activities and honoring excellent and notable achievements. Awards are given in a total of 17 categories viz., Best NHG, Best ADS, Best Ooru Samithi, Best Enterprise Group, Best Entrepreneur, Best BUDS Institution, Best Gender Resource Centre, Best Auxiliary Group, Best Auxiliary Enterprise, Best Snehitha Gender Help Desk, District that has carried out the Best Public Relations Activities, Best District Mission, as well as Best CDS (Convergence Activities, Unique Activities, Administration-Microfinance Activities), Best CDS (Agriculture Sector, Animal Husbandry), Best CDS (Social Development, Gender), Best CDS (Tribal Activities), Best CDS (Micro Enterprise, DDU-GKY, K-DISC).<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree State awards announced|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kudumbashree-state-awards-announced/article69549732.ece}}</ref>

==Disaster Relief==
'''2018 Kerala floods'''

During the [[2018 Kerala floods]], Kudumbashree contributed Rs 11.18 crores to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree Mission contributes an additional amount of Rs 4.18 crore to CMDRF making a total of Rs 11.18 crore |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/kudumbashree/news/even-though-majority-kudumbashree-members-were-badly-affected-flood-they-have#:~:text=Rs%2011.18%20crore-,Kudumbashree%20Mission%20contributes%20an%20additional%20amount%20of%20Rs%204.18%20crore,total%20of%20Rs%2011.18%20crore&text=Kudumbashree%20Mission%20contribute%20an%20additional,total%20of%20Rs%2011.18%20crores.}}</ref>

'''Covid-19 pandemic'''

The organisation implemented the Chief Minister’s ‘Sahayahastham’ (Helping Hands) Loan Scheme,<ref>{{cite web |title=Chief Minister's Helping Hand Loan Scheme- Rs 1782.82 crores given as loan and loan application of Rs 1958.12 crores submitted to banks until now |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/kudumbashree/featured-topics/chief-ministers-helping-hand-loan-scheme-cmhls-interest-free-loan}}</ref> made regular Communication with the community, focused especially on elderly care, extended special care for the vulnerable communities, extended counselling services, made use of the enterprise opportunities (production of masks, sanitizers and face shields, cloth bags for the Civil Supplies Department for distributing the food kits to the public, run Community Kitchens, launched Janakeeya Hotels across the state to serve meals at Rs 20, set up Take Away counters at state boundaries and food supply to Corona Care Centres etc) and filling in the social needs and also involved in volunteering and other activities as well.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudumbashree sews success in times of Covid-19 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2020/Apr/07/kudumbashree-sews-success-in-times-of-covid-19-2126644.html}}</ref>

'''2024 Wayanad landslides'''

During [[2024 Wayanad landslides]], Kudumbashree contributed Rs 20,60,25,388 to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-12 |title=Rs 53.19 lakhs from Kudumbashree as the Second Phase Instalment to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund as a helping hand for Wayanad |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/kudumbashree/news/rs-5319-lakhs-kudumbashree-second-phase-instalment-chief-ministers-distress |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Local Self Government Department}}</ref> Kudumbashree also prepared the Micro Plans for those affected by the landslides associating with the District Administration of [[Wayanad]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Resettlement of Wayanad landslide survivors will be expedited, says Kerala Local Self-Government Minister |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/resettlement-of-wayanad-landslide-survivors-will-be-expedited-says-kerala-local-self-government-minister/article68977648.ece}}</ref>

==Arangu Arts Festival==

Arangu Arts Festivals are organized to develop the creative skills of Kudumbashree NHG, Auxiliary Group members. The festival aims to showcase the artistic talents of Kudumbashree NHG-Auxiliary members and empower them through creative expression. The Arangu Arts Festival is organized at three levels-Taluk level, District level and State level.{{fact|date=October 2025}}

This new format of Kudumbashree Arts Festival was launched in 2017. The State level Competitions of 2017 and 2018 were held at [[Alappuzha]] and [[Malappuram]] respectively. The State Level Competitions of 2019, 2023 and 2024 were held at [[Palakkad]], [[Thrissur]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Three-day Kudumbashree art festival begins in Thrissur |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-day-kudumbashree-art-festival-begins-in-thrissur/article66924785.ece}}</ref> and [[Kasaragod]] respectively. From 2023 onwards, a Special Category was started for Auxiliary Group Members.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kasaragod wins overall title in Kudumbashree Kalolsavam |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kasaragod-wins-overall-title-in-kudumbashree-kalolsavam/article66931312.ece}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.kudumbashree.org/ Kudumbashree] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415073958/https://kudumbashree.org/ |date=15 April 2024 }}
*[https://thekudumbashreestory.info/ The Kudumbashree Story]
*[https://www.kudumbashree.org/storage//files/nn1sw_an%20introduction%20to%20kudumbashree.pdf Kudumbashree - The world’s largest Women’s network]
* [http://keralanro.org Kudumbashree National Resource Organisation]
* [http://aajevika.gov.in National Rural Livelihoods Mission]{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

==Additional reading==
*{{cite book |last1=M. A. Oommen |title=Micro-finance and Poverty Alleviation: The Case of Kerala's Kudumbashree |date=April 2008 |publisher=Centre for Socio-econo mic & E nvironmental Studies(CSES) |location=Kochi |url=http://kudumbashree.org/storage/files/fqvd6_micro%20finance%20and%20poverty%20alleviation.pdf |access-date=2 November 2020|author1-link=M. A. Oommen }}
*{{cite journal|last1=Glyn Williams, Binitha V. Thampi, D. Narayana, Sailaja Nandigama and [[Dwaipayan Bhattacharyya]]|title=Performing Participatory Citizenship – Politics and Power in Kerala's Kudumbashree Programme|journal=The Journal of Development Studies|date=1 August 2011|volume=47|issue=8|pages=1261–1280|doi=10.1080/00220388.2010.527949|s2cid=154562213|access-date=2 November 2020|url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00220388.2010.527949}}

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