Human Resource Development

KIDS has recognized women as the primary agents in its community development initiatives. In view of this, the society has formed Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the form of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Mahila Mandals.

Since the inception, the women in the community were grouped under the Swasraya Sangams as a unit and Mahila Mandals as a larger groups. Understandong the fact that majour development interventions should reach the grass root level, these mahila mandals were recognized to from Self Help by the year 2000, comprising of 20 women in each group. At the same time, each mahilamandal was recognized to act as the apex body for every five Self Help Group on neighborhood basis.

Self Help Groups as wellas Mahila Mandals are frequently capacitated with Entrepreureship Developmen Programmes, Assistance to Livelihood Security Initiatives and other aspects of Individual and Social development. For convenience, the Mahila Mandals have been classified on a Zonal basis.

The Mahilamandals performs as the link agents at the village level for implementing projects and programmes of the society. The members of the Mahila Mandals do meet once in every month in their locality and discuss various matters of developmental importance , discussion follows to the action, let it be employment generation,socialissues, response to natural calamity, health care and management and as such . Accordingly the average membership in a mahilamandal would be 100. Mahilamandals of KIDS often act as a pressure group towards the social,economic,political and environmental problems faced by the society.

In the year 2002, the concept of self help groups for men was materialized , especially focusing on construction workers and fishermen. The joient initiatives of men and women Self Help Grouops are expected to become a stepping stone in the integrated development of the community.

The HRD Department primarily aims and works for capacitating the different stakeholders associated with the development activities of KIDS. Over the years, the HRD Department has been focusing on creating a platform in the grass root level of the community so as to effectively implement the development initiatives of KIDS.

The major thrust area of this Department is the empowerment of women, which is done through the formation and strengthening of Self Help Groups and its apex bodies known as Mahilamadals / Federations.

The major programmes implemented by the HRD Department

• Formation and strengthening of Self Help Groups.
• Conducted Leadership training to the selected 2325 leaders from the Self Help Groups.
• Collaborated with District, Block and Grama Panchayats, Department of Industries, Health and Agriculture Departments, and Central & State Social Welfare Boards to associate in the development initiatives.
• Regular Thrift and Credit system performed in all the Self Help Groups. This helped in eliminating the local money lenders who charged very high interest rates. A platform was created for the SHG members for acquiring loans or other financial support in case of any emergency.
• Auditing of the books of accounts of the Self Help Groups were done, which helped to impart a uniform financial accounting system in all the SHGs. The continuous marketing system helped these SHGs to upgrade their skills with regard to book keeping & management of structured groups and enterprises.
• Organized Gramajyothi and Women’s Day Celebrations which enhanced the members’ capacity to organize events and create a “we” feeling among themselves.
• Associated with Kudumbasree units in the Panchayats, provided capacity enhancement trainings to the CDS / ADS members. Joining hands with panchayats and Kudumbasree helped in effective utilization of the programmes of the Govt. for the sustainable development of the members associated with Kudumbasree.
• Facilitates Men SHGs (the groups for the construction workers, fishermen and other specific categories) which strives for their welfare and ensure their rights at the work places. The interventions by KIDS helped in creating first line and second line leadership among these SHGs which they proved through organizing fruitful programmes & events and engaging in the social development process. The knowledge among these members about the current development scenario and issues have been increased which resulted in many constructive programmes initiated by these SHGs.
• Collaborated with District, Block and Grama Panchayats, Department of Industries, Health and Agriculture Departments, and Central & State Social Welfare Boards to associate in the development initiatives.
• Regular Thrift and Credit system performed in all the Self Help Groups. This helped in eliminating the local money lenders who charged very high interest rates. A platform was created for the SHG members for acquiring loans or other financial support in case of any emergency.
• Auditing of the books of accounts of the Self Help Groups were done, which helped to impart a uniform financial accounting system in all the SHGs. The continuous marketing system helped these SHGs to upgrade their skills with regard to book keeping & management of structured groups and enterprises.
• Organized Gramajyothi and Women’s Day Celebrations which enhanced the members’ capacity to organize events and create a “we” feeling among themselves.
• Associated with Kudumbasree units in the Panchayats, provided capacity enhancement trainings to the CDS / ADS members. Joining hands with panchayats and Kudumbasree helped in effective utilization of the programmes of the Govt. for the sustainable development of the members associated with Kudumbasree.

Facilitates Men SHGs (the groups for the construction workers, fishermen and other specific categories) which strives for their welfare and ensure their rights at the work places. The interventions by KIDS helped in creating first line and second line leadership among these SHGs which they proved through organizing fruitful programmes & events and engaging in the social development process. The knowledge among these members about the current development scenario and issues have been increased which resulted in many constructive programmes initiated by these SHGs

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