Kudumbashree

Kudumbashree (IPA: [ku.ɖum.bɐʃ.riː]; means 'Prosperity of the family') 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 (NHGs) at the lowest level, Area Development Societies (ADS) at the middle level, and Community Development Societies (CDS) at the local government level.

In 2012, Kudumbashree was recognized as a National Resource Organisation (NRO) by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) to provide support to other States in their poverty eradication efforts.

The Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Kudumbashree was inaugurated by Droupadi Murmu, the President of India at Thiruvananthapuram on 17 March 2023.

As part of Kudumbashree’s 25th anniversary, the Government of Kerala has issued orders that May 17 be celebrated as 'Kudumbashree Day' every year.Radioshree, Kudumbashree's online radio was also launched as part of Kudumbashree's 25th anniversary.

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.