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Kudumbashree Micro Enterprise Development Programme
Support for women-led micro enterprises in Kerala through Kudumbashree Self Help Groups.
Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission (Kudumbashree)
What you get
Kudumbashree, Kerala's poverty eradication mission, supports women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households to start micro enterprises. Subsidised working capital loan (Rs 50,000-5 lakh) through Kerala Financial Corporation or nationalized banks. Skill training, market linkage, and business mentoring. Over 4.5 lakh micro enterprises operate under Kudumbashree across Kerala. Sectors: food processing, tailoring, handicrafts, retail, services, agriculture.
Who can apply
Women members of Kudumbashree Neighbourhood Groups (NHGs) from BPL and near-BPL households in Kerala. Group enterprises get priority. Individual micro enterprises from SHG members are also supported.
Documents required
General
- Kudumbashree NHG membership certificate
- BPL/APL card
- Aadhaar card
- Business plan or project report
- Property/lease documents for business premises (if applicable)