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 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 , Government of India, under the National Rural Livelihood Mission 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 17 May 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.