Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) 2010- 2011


Sustainable Agriculture 2010-2011


Annual Report 2010 - 2011


Secretary’s Message…

Let the life of the deprived bloom and blossom.

I am immensely delighted to share our experiences, achievements, challenges and activities of the KMSSS for the period of 2010-2011.  This organization has grown from strength to strength with the predetermined plan, through following a systematic approach according to the aims and objectives of the project and programme.

The KMSSS has successfully completed thirty seven years of social service programmes and holds many awards and merit certificates from the Government, Banks and Non Government organizations.  Two decades before, the target population of below poverty level people were leading a simple, satisfied and transparent life of social solidarity with an average income of one $ a day, per family.  But, today the income of the family has been increased to 2 $ per day, but traders, business community and Government employees only are managing with their income, whereas the poor strata though statistically show an increase in per capita income, their life style indicate a declining trend.  People are very busy to find income, either fairly or in crooked way leaving the rights and lawful ways of social development and change.

The process of empowering the target population of large number of individuals and groups to reach further ladder of growth towards the vision and mission of the organization is on the anvil to make them attain the state of self sustenance in life helping people to help themselves.

The KMSSS have initiated two more new projects –1. TNVRC (Tamil Nadu State NGOs and Volunteers Resource Centre) with an aim to build capacities of community based organizations such as SHG, PLF (Panchayat Level Federation), Trainers of Mahalir Thittam and to undertake projects on Women Development and  2. Vazhikattum Thittam, exclusively to benefit the disabled with welfare schemes in our area of operation.  Streamlining the projects and programmes and sensitizing people on their changing needs and preparing them is a complex process, which we are experiencing and serving the people through enhancing the capacity of the people, staff and organization.

The IOB-KMSSS Joint venture economic development scheme has been reintroduced this year to serve the economic viability of Dalits and people of the operational area.

We convey our sincere gratitudes wholeheartedly to our beloved national and foreign partners for their generous assistance.  We thank the Governing body, general body and RSO (Resource Support Organization), Project Selection Committee for their unstinted cooperation and valuable expert opinions and suggestions. 

On behalf of the organization and the people’s representatives of the area, we express our respect, regard and tribute to the Most Rev. F. Antonisamy, D.D., STL., President, Bishop, Very Rev. Msgr. C. Peter Francis, V.G., Rev. Fr. G. Christuraj, Treasurer and our Joint Secretary Rev. Fr. A. Arul Prakasam.

The staff of the organization and the CBOs (Community Based Organizations) have rendered valuable support and earnest effort in execution of the programme and projects which need to be appreciated.

With my warm good wishes,

Sincerely yours,
Fr. S. Alphonse,
Secretary.

 

Contents:
1.        Vision, Mission…………………………………………………………………………03
2.        New Thrust………..……………………………………………………………………04
3.        Kolping India……………………………………………………………………………08
4.        Community Based Rehabilitation for Disabled…………………………………..…11
5.        Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture among Dry Land Farmers in Andimadam…13
6.        Mahalir Thittam………………………………………………….……………………..15
7.        Jana Shree Bima Yojana (LIC)……………………………….………………………18
8.        Milch Animal Assistance…………………………………..…………………………..19
9.        Sustainable Livelihood for the Oppressed Dalits……………….……………….....22
10.     People’s Bank (Sangamam)…………………………………….……………………22
11.     Remi Computer Centre………………………………………………..………………23
12.     Educational Scholarship Assistance…………………………………….…………..24
13.     KMSSS-IOB Joint Venture Programme…………………………………..…………25
14.     TNVRC (Tamil Nadu State NGOs And Volunteers Resource Centre)…………….…..25
15.     Vazhikattum Thittam…………………………………………………………….…….26
16.     Catholic Health Association of Tamil Nadu…………………………………………26
17.     KMSSS Governing Body, General Body……………………………………………27
18.     Our beloved Donor Partners, Bankers, collaborating Govt. Departments………28


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Kumbakonam Multipurpose Social Service Society
Annual Report – 2010-2011

1. Vision & Mission


Vision

Strive for blossoming Human values and rights where people of different faiths live together in peace, love, brotherhood, equality, respect and dignity.


Mission

Enhance the capabilities of the marginalized and their organization, influence public policies and exercise negotiating power, inculcate positive values of social order, develop sustainable livelihood programmes and promote economical standard through federating people’s organization and net working and coordination, set up rehabilitation of disabled community, motivate for conservation of ecology and environment and improve access to natural resources and technologies.


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2. New Thrust – IVth Phase
Project Goal:
·         To find social change among the target population (oppressed, Agro-labourers and Dalits) through self help process of community organization.

Project area:
·         Thirteen unions in Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Ariyalur Districts.

Objectives:
·         Enable livelihood promotional capacities of union CBOs members.
·         Promote and sustain marketing skills of CBOs.
·         Generate funds management for right based issues.
·         Promote three more union CBOs and strengthen the existing CBOs.
·         Strengthen and streamline district federation.
·         Address social issues at district level.
·         Provide expert consultancy to the union level CBOs and conduct RSO meetings.
·         Strengthen the mechanism of functioning of CBOs for sustainable development.
·         Strengthen networking, lobbying and advocacy initiatives.
New Groups organized and functioning:
In the project area unions, 24 men-groups with 369 members and 108 women- groups with 1683 members have been formed and functioning.  A total of 123 men groups and 942 women groups with total savings of Rs.50,21,220/- and Rs.4,83,68,220/- have been formed.

Socio-Economic Activities:
·         In Sakkottai village, Sakthi group has taken 2½ acres of land on lease basis and cultivate cotton crop and paddy.
·         Vaduvakudy “Thenral” group distributed 5 sets of dresses, sweets and financial assistance to the disabled persons.
·         During summer period, drinking water in pots were arranged for public by male group of Thiruppanandhal.
·         Tamil New Year’s Day and ‘Pongal Vizha’ were celebrated by the groups in project area villages.
·         In Valangaiman 50 tree seedlings were planted by the group of Thozhuvur.
·         Through participation and representation in “Grama Sabha” meeting, 38 identification cards were obtained to benefit under National rural employment guarantee scheme of the Government.
·         For school children free books, note books and pens were distributed by the Umayalpuram male group.
·         Groups of Thogur, Karaivetti, Varugur, Vazhuthoor, Melakarupoor, Chinnavalayam, Moorthiyan, Velichankudy villages representing their need to the concerned Government Department Officials, obtained community utility benefits such as cement-road, tar road, house allotment, electricity and motor, bridge, flood relief from government, street lights and drinking water taps and planted more than 200 tree seedlings.

·         In Jayamkondam Zone, “International Labourers Day” was conducted on 23.05.2010.  Tamil Nadu State Level Tribal Leader spoke about the element of labourers development; in this meeting 160 persons from different villages participated.
·         On 15.10.2010 the CBO leaders and area people met the Tahsildar and brought to notice about non-distribution of flood relief to Indira Nagar, Pattinamkurichi and Sivalingapuram victims of flood and obtained relief assistance to 25 affected people.
·         Samathuva Pongal in Andimadam was celebrated on 14th January 2011 to the union level groups representatives.  It was participated by more than 200 members.  Directors and Manager of the KMSSS, Parish Priest, Jayamkondam Deputy Superintendent of Police and religious leaders graced the occasion with their presence and blessings.
·         In Thiruvaiyaru Union, election awareness rally cum meeting was conducted in a grand way involving groups’ members of villages on 30.03.2011.  Consumer protection leader of Thanjavur District Mr. Sundara Vimalanathan addressed the audience, about the need of voting and the rights given to the people was highlighted.
·         District Federation of Thanjavur, submitted application to the Collector seeking reduction in prices of household consumable items with a copy to the Higher level officials and Chief Minister on 17th May 2010.

Other important programmes:
Misereor Evaluation Team Visit:- Mr. Kurian, Mrs. Gayathiri and Ms. Verge from Germany visited KMSSS for evaluation of New Thrust – CBOs activities on 15th and 16th February 2011.  They had been to the operational villages named Enanallur, Kothankudi and Thirucherai, studied the Livelihood activities that are being in operation - Coir making, Kuthuvillaku production icon production and land being cultivated on lease basis by the groups.  They gave the suggestion for further progress and improvement.

Exclusively to analyse the Rights Based Activities among people, Andimadam Union committee members 20 persons, CBOs representatives and resource support organization members were involved in the discussion on rights based and livelihood opportunities.

Resource support organization meeting was held on 26.06.2010.  The subject experts 4 persons, staff 6 persons, CBOs representatives 8 persons and the Chief Coordinators of TASOSS and KMSSS and the Secretaries of KMSSS took active role in the RSO meeting and they focused the benefits to the target people in ensuring the rights and livelihood opportunities to the target people.

Loan Facilities made available to the groups are given below:-
S.
No.
Name of Union
No. of Benefited groups
Individuals
Amount
Rs.
1.
Kumbakonam
264
2010
5,02,24,000
2.
Thiruvidaimarudur;
342
688
48,24,000
3.
Thiruppanandhal
60
177
11,18,450
4.
Valangaiman
40
114
5,59,000
5.
Papanasam & Ammapettai
17
146
11,16,500
6.
Thiruvaiyaru
40
166
6,70,000
7.
Budalur
17
173
38,45,000
8.
Thirumanur
21
35
3,64,000
9.
Ariyalur
13
40
6,00,000
10.
Jayamkondam;
45
104
6,00,000                                                                        
  11.
T.Palur
29
29
8,00,000
12.
Andimadam;
80
860
87,70,000

Total;
968
4542
2,48,28,850

Training Programmes:

Training brings perfection in discharging the assigned responsibilities.  Training input sessions conducted to the target people are detailed below:

S.
No.
Union
No. of Training sessions conducted
No. of Participants
Topic/Subject
1.
Kumbakonam
14
718
 Federation New Thrust - IV Phase.
 Leadership characteristics.
 Social Analysis
 Peoples Association
 Violence against women.
 Resource Mobilization.
 Finding solutions
 Legal Awareness
 Sustainable measures of   
 Livelihood.
 Secondary Leadership  
 development.;
 Natural calamities and prevention.
2.
Thiruvidaimarudur;
12
673
3.
Thiruppanandhal
10
537
4.
Valangaiman
10
307
5.
Papanasam & Ammapettai
11
362
6.
Thiruvaiyaru
11
714
7.
Budalur
11
375
8.
Thirumanur
10
282
9.
Jayamkondam;
12
387
10.
T.Palur
13
412
11.
Ariyalur
11
409
12.
Andimadam;
16
924

World Women’s Day:

World Women’s Day was conducted on 12.03.2011 in the campus of the KMSSS involving participants of Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Ariyalur district federation women, under the Presidentship of the Secretary Rev. Fr. S. Alphonse and Rev. Fr. A. Arul Prakasam.  Thanjai District Federation Leader Thirumathi. Kannaki, Secretary Mrs. G. Santhiya and Kumbakonam Union Federation Secretary, Thirumathy M. Vijayalakshmi  were on the stage.  Thirumathi R. Vasantha, Inspector of Tamil Nadu Women Police Station, Kumbakonam, signaling a flag, started the women’s rally from Mahamaham Tank. She stressed the need of women integration and equality.  Rally reached the KMSSS premises, wherein a grand meeting of women was organized. 

The Bishop, Most Rev. F. Antonisamy, D.D., STL, presided over the function and the Annual report was presented after welcome address.  TASOSS Director Rev. Fr. A. Xavier appreciated the fast and steady growth of the KMSSS and suggested to establish a separate Bank to serve the sector of poor people and for their easy accessibility.  The Secretary of KMSSS highlighted the role of people’s leaders in political empowerment and participation.  Referring to the large audience the Asst. Secretary of KMSSS appealed for the political participation of “SAKTHI” (women) to get their rights.

Special address was given by the guest speaker Mrs. R. Saraswathy from Chennai, she mentioned the progress of women in the new era against the slavish attitude of men folk and she invited and appealed for their participation with self respect and political involvement.  During presidential address, the Bishop referred to the strength and power of women and encouraged them to claim their rights through proper decision making and approach in matters of their own family, the village and nation at large.

Finally “Vidiyal Kalai Kuzhu” presented a play on “Penkale Vizhithidunkal”.  A guest lady from England, Ms. Shiliya was an observer of the whole programme.  With vote of thanks the function was concluded.

“Case Study” (1)

Name of Case: Mrs ‘X’, married and have a female child.

Village             : Annalagraharam, Kumbakonam Union.

Issue                : Husband forced her for divorce and he planned and prepared to have
                            another marriage.

Approach       : The affected approached the CBO’s committee of Kumbakonam Union and sought favour of amicable settlement of the issue without bias.

Action:
District Level Judge Mr. Padmanabhan has been briefed about the case by the women’s committee.  The court stay was ordered.  Husband who was hiding was traced in Pondicherry one day before marriage.

He was brought for discussion and was given Counselling. Both families were invited and clarified alternatives, solutions for the problem of the affected person.

District Judge mediated the entire process of causes and consequences involved legally and advised both about their future and specifically, the child.

Result:
Husband’s proposal of second marriage with a new lady was stopped.  Both husband and wife were made to live happily and the problem was amicably settled with the moral support and guidance of CBO and the intervention of the District Judge.

Other Social issues and intervention:.  

            Thanjavur District Federation tackled more than 10 issues, such as family   
           disputes, land acquisition, mother in law’s torture etc.
                                               
On 29.01.2011, a camp was conducted in Korkai   village, on legal awareness by the union level federation.  More than 100 women participated in the camp.  The district criminal judge Mr. M.B. Subramaniam, Miss. Vasantha, Inspector of Mahalir   Police Department and KMSSS Personnel Manager addressed the participants of the camp on live problems, how to prevent family disputes and crimes.  The Judge quoted many of his professional experiences and he suggested women to have safe, secure and comfortable life for happiness in their family.

3. Kolping India
Kolping Family

Project Period: From October 2003 onwards in operation.

Aim:                      For strengthening the development of spiritual renaissance, economic sustenance through love, justice, equality and brotherhood among Christian community.

Objectives:
-       To establish new groups and lead people in spiritual, economic self sufficiency and development.

-       To encourage the true spirit of Christian way of life.

-       To empower the groups through skills training and increase economic standard, community life and citizenship.

-       To establish the true spirit of Christian, Parenthood, workmanship and good citizenship.

-       To encourage people’s participation in decision making, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Project Target People:

Socially, economically and culturally backward people of both men and women and those interested in the Christian way of life.

Total Groups established and Savings:

S.
No.
Vicariate Name
Previous Period
Current Year
Total Groups
Savings
Rs.
Men
Women
Men & Women
Men
Women
Men & Women
1.
Kumbakonam
1
7
1
-
2
1
12
6,93,601
2.
Jayamkondam
-
10
3
-
2
-
15
7,58,281
3.
South Michaelpatti
-
4
-
-
1
-
5
2,56,480

Total
1
21
4
-
5
1
32
17,08,362

Religious Activities:
Kolping Groups are regular and interested in religious activities like cleaning the Church, dumb box collection collection, greeting on special days and in functions and conduct special prayer weekly once in the Kolping member’s family.

Special Programmes:
·         Kolping groups of Jayamkondam Vicariate organized “May Day” to remember and stress the dignity of labour.  More than 200 persons and Kumbakonam Federation group members participated in the Public Meeting.  Fr. S. Alphonse, the Secretary of KMSSS took active interest and addressed the audience.

·         On 15.01.2011, the famous celebration of Tamil Nadu ‘Pongal Vizha’ was conducted as “Samathuva Pongal” in which people of Ammanpettai Kolping Group, arranged and conducted the celebration.  Similar programme was conducted at Susaiapparpattinam on 23.01.2011 and at Vilangudy on 26.01.2011 in which the local groups took active interest and conducted the programme.

·         A long felt need, a “Working Women’s Hostel” was constructed with the grant of KOLPING INDIA and it was inaugurated on 19.01.2011.  National Director, Kolping Office Coordinator, Director TMSSS and Senior Priests graced the occasion with their blessings.  Fr. S. Alphonse, Secretary, KMSSS chaired the function and 282 representatives of the target area village groups gathered and attended the programme.

·         From the Kolping India, for resource identification, utilization and evaluation, St.Valanar group of Susaiapparpattinam was selected and special trainings were conducted.  The IKS (International Kolping Society) made a visit and evaluated the programme on 04.11.2010.  Thiru. Martin Ruber and National Director discussed the process of development with the clients and appreciated and shared their happiness.

·         The Cooperative Agricultural Farm work activity in Susaiapparpattinam was visited for observation on 20.11.2010 by Sivaganga Diocese team of 20 persons and discussed the cultivation details with the local group.

·         Kolping group representatives of our Diocese area, 24 members visited Gandhigram Trust, University and other institutions on 18.12.2010, as part of field observation and studied various income generation activities that are being carried out in their organization.

·         Individual IGP is being encouraged by the Kolping Groups, facilities are being arranged on revolving basis and the details are given below:
     
S.No.
Trade/Occupation
Number
Amount Rs.
1.
Milch Animal
34
3,40,000
2.
Goat rearing
16
48,000
3.
Agri. development
24
72,000
4.
Brick Chamber
2
40,000
5.
Sewing Machine
8
32,000
6.
Small Shop
4
40,000
7.
Fruit & Vegetable Sale
6
60,000
8.
Land redeemed
2
40,000
9.
Dry fish sale
1
3,000
Training on Specific Vocational Course:
To enhance employment, the Kolping group members and their sons/daughters were given assistance to undergo training in specific field of trade, Nursing, Driving, Tailoring, JCB driving and AC mechanism.  So far, from the year 2008 onwards 20 persons availed of this opportunity and benefited.

Vocational Training in Computer:
To facilitate the youth of the “Kolping family”, vocational skills training was organized on Computer to 8 persons, belong to the five villages where the Kolping project is under effective implementation since they demanded in the awareness training of their village.  Both male and female who are at home, unemployed and interested were identified and sent for computer skills development purpose, a sum of Rs.10,000/- to each was distributed (Courses: DCA, DTP, Tally, Net , Web, Programme language).

Vocational Training:
S.No.
Name
Village
Amount Rs.
Course
1.
J. Baskar
Susaiapparpattinam
10,000
Computer training
2.
K. Antony David
Susaiapparpattinam
10,000
Computer training
3.
M. Lourdu Mary
Varadarajanpet
10,000
DTP
4.
A. Christin Mary
Mathur
10,000
DCA
5.
X. Jency
Vilangudi
10,000
DPMS
6.
A. Anish Alexander
Kumbakonam
10,000
Web, Pro language, Lab, Project
7.
A. Antony Kasmir
Punalvasal
10,000
Net, Program and Project
8.
A. Antony Jerome
Kumbakonam
10,000
DTP, Dip. in Tally

Total

80,000


Housing Loan:
Though house is considered as a non productive asset, perceiving the need of shelter as protective element of utility, housing loan service was introduced to the Kolping groups members.  Similarly, exclusively to find regular income milch animal loan was also provided to people of low economic level families.

S.No.
Name
Village
Amount Rs.
1.
T. Kitheri
Madhapuram
50,000
2.
A. Adaikalamary
”
50,000
3.
F. Siranjeevi
Keela Neduvai
50,000
4.
A. Susaimary
Susaiapparpattinam
50,000

Total

2,00,000

Milch Animal Loan:

S.No.
Name
Village
Amount Rs.
1.
R, Christinal Mary,
Ammanpet
10,000
2.
V. Periyanayagamary
Pudukuppam
10,000
3.
J. Irina
Koovathur
10,000
4.
Y. Deva Sundari
Kabisthalam
10,000
5.
A. Arokia Mary
Pattanamkurichi
10,000

Total

50,000
Bank Loan:
Ammanpettai Adaikala Annai group obtained a Bank loan of Rs.3,00,000/-.  Three members are running grocery shops, 10 persons utilized for Agriculture development, 2 persons spent on children’s education and 5 members taken land on lease basis and cultivating.

Soosaiapparpattinam group received Bank loan of Rs.2,00,000/- and the same amount is being utilized for Agriculture by 8 persons, housing repair by 6 persons and 4 members paid their previous loan on land and regained cultivation.

“Sangamam”
The methodology of “Sangamam” and building people’s viability for economic development is being extended to other projects and programmes in KMSSS.  In Kolping project also the Sangamam (People’s Bank) was introduced on 29.01.2011.  Presently 15 Kolping groups are contributing their share of Rs.10,000/- for each group. A sum of Rs.1,50,000/- was collected totally by the Sangamam.  On 08.02.2011 a loan Mela was conducted by Sangamam, in which 3 groups  received Rs.40,000/- for each and one group taken Rs.30,000/-.

Community Income Generation Programme:
The Kolping India introduced the cooperative method of income generation.  For this pattern of functioning, it identified Soosaiapparpattinam Kolping group and “Kandhal Flower” is being cultivated by the efforts of the group under collective income generation loan of Rs.2,00,000/- provided by the project in addition to the groups fund of Rs.1,20,000/-. Kolping group is very hopeful to get good income through this – Kanvali Kizhangu production.

Special function:

Kolping International President Very Rev. Msgr. Axel Werner and his team visited our Diocese on 23rd February, 2011 and distributed livelihood loan for the Kolping members of the Diocese - for milch animals rearing, construction of houses for 10 persons and vocational training for 15 youth of Kolping family members.

4. Community Based Rehabilitation for Disabled

Period of reporting: April 2010 – March 2011

Project Area:          Thiruvidaimarudur Union (48 village Panchayats and 5 Town
                                     Panchayats).

Goal: Towards fostering and sustaining equality, dignity and rights for the disabled.

Objectives:
-       To create awareness and build groups of Disabled.
-       To strengthen federation.
-       To conduct skilled training and find employment opportunities.
-       To organize rights based programmes and enlist support.
-       To lobby/Network with similar; organization/people.

Target People          : Disabled persons.

Groups organized  : 65 groups with 655 members of disabled or their parents.

Training Programmes:
S.
No.
Subject/Topic
Date
No. of Participants
Resource Persons
1.
Women Awareness about Disability
18.04.2010
118
Mr. Kaliyamurthy, District Rehabilitation Officer.
2.
How to strengthen federation
19.05.2010
20
Mr. Maran, ADD India.
3.
Resource Mobilization
17.06.2010
68
Miss. Marie, CCO.
4.
Panchayat Raj Functions
18.07.2010
60
Mr. Santiagu, CCO.
5.
Self Help process
30.08.2010
74
Mr. Maran, ADD India.
6.
Second Level Leadership
20.09.2010
20
Miss. Marie, CCO
7.
Legal provisions and new alterations
18.01.2011
20
Mr. Neel Kumar, ADD India.

Bank Loan
With assistance of Bank Loan of Rs.1,00,000/- to two groups, 17 beneficiary members purchased milch animals, 9 goats being reared, one person engaged in weaving and 3 persons are doing Tailoring and rolled gold works.

Awareness Programmes:
S.No.
Programme
Place
Participants
1.
Cultural Programme
5 villages
750
2.
Women Awareness
37 groups
348
3.
Pregnant women individual contact
26 villages
73
4.
Unmarried women awareness (in groups)
15 villages
79

Savings amount:

The CBR groups gradually increased their savings to Rs. 4,37,200/-.

Economic Activities:
- Milch Animal rearing                         - 25 persons
- Goat rearing                                      - 14     ”
- Find income through petty shop       - 04     ”
- Weaving                                            - 01 person
- Artificial jewels sale                          - 01    ”
- Purchasing of tailoring machine       - 05 persons
- Running tea shop                              - 03    ”
- Agriculture development works        - 05    ”
- Coconut business                             - 04    ”
- Banana leaf cup preparation            - 01 group
- House repairing                                - 01 house
- Hair dressing                                     - 02 persons

Aids and Appliances Provided:
·         Tricycle provided  to                           - 11 persons   
·         Wheel chair given  to                          - 04 persons
·         Hearing Aid supplied to                       - 08     ”
·         Received identity card given to          - 77     ”
·         Admitted in school                              - 06     ”
·         Old age pension being given  to         - 63     ”
·         Educational assistance provided for   - 08     ”
·         Marriage assistance provided for                   - 01 (Rs.20,000)
·         Motor cycle obtained for                     - 02 persons
·         Undergone operation for bow leg in TMC Thanjavur - 03 persons

Special Activities:

The CBR staff and the project beneficiaries either jointly or independently on their own organized various programmes in the project area to create attention of the public, Government and other organizations.

-       As part of the process of motivating people for participation and disabled persons with interest, cultural programmes was conducted in the day care centre at Nachiyarkoil on 15.08.2010 during the Independence Day Celebration Programme.

-       During the meeting of the General Body of CHAT, on 08.07.2010 the cultural team of Vaigarai disabled group inter-acted a play on the theme of disability and global warming which was appreciated by all the members of the CHAT.

-       On 24th August 2010, a demonstration was conducted near Head Post Office of Kumbakonam against the indecent behaviour of Transport Corporation staff.

-       Samathuva Pongal and inauguration of Name board of Semmankudy, Thirunageswaram and Thiruvidaimarudur groups were conducted on 28th September 2010.

The State level World Disabled Day was conducted on 7th December 2010, in the premises of KMSSS in which Rally, Blood Donation and public meeting were organized.  Thiruvidaimarudur Union Chairman (and Ex M.L.A.) Mr. Ramalingam inaugurated the Rally and Dr. Meenatchi, Superintendent of Government Hospital inaugurated the Blood Donation Camp.  Then the public meeting was conducted under the Presidentship of Rev. F. Antonisamy, Bishop of Kumbakonam Diocese.  Vicar General Fr. C. Peter Francis, Self Help Group Project Officer Thiru. Kalaivanan, IOB, Manager, ADD India Manager Mr. Neelkumar and the KMSSS Secretaries addressed the gathering of more than 7000 persons who participated from 7 districts of Tamil Nadu.


5. Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture Among
Dry Land Farmers in 30 Villages
Panchayats of Andimadam Union (Continuation Report).

Period of Reporting          :          April 2010 to February 2011.

Operational Area               :            30 village Panchayats of Andimadam Union




Aims and Objectives of the Project:
·         To enhance stable and adequate production levels through natural farming practices, sustainable means, monitoring and managerial skills,  water irrigation, recycling farm nutrients and organic matter.
·         To enable profit in dry land farming.
·         To organize trainings and follow up the model farm.
·         To facilitate other small farmers to adopt sustainable farm practices.

From the repayments being received from the initial project beneficiaries, next stage development is being nurtured and followed and continued by the KMSSS. 

Group Meetings held:
Date
Place
No. of groups involved
Number of Participants
Topic
Resource Person
19.04.2010
Keelaneduvai
03
15
Natural Manure Pesticide
Mr. D.A. George
17.05.2010
Netalakurichi
04
17
Soil Fertility
”
14.06.2010
Melaneduvai
02
10
Cultivation of Plants
Mrs. Arulselvi
21.06.2010
Arulanandapuram
04
14
Animal rearing
Mr. D.A. George
09.07.2010
Savadiyar Street
03
12
Natural Manure
”
14.07.2010
Keelaneduvai
03
10
Manure Preparation pesticide
”
11.08.2010
Kandiyankuppam
02
12
”
”
16.08.2010
Senapallam
03
13
Natural Manure pesticide
”
17.09.2010
Villanatham
02
11
”
Mrs. Arulselvi
21.09.2010
Velichankudy
01
06
”
Mr. D.A. George
20.10.2010
Vadugarpalayam
02
10
Natural Manure & Soil fertility
Mr. D.A. George
08.11.2010
Anthoniyarpuram
02
12
Panchakaviya Pesticide
Mr. D.A. George
         
A Shift in Agriculture Practices of Operation:
·         Many people of the project area realized the importance and use of natural manure. As a result 75 families have been utilizing the natural manure in their farms.

·         By using natural pesticides in the field, the farmers harvested more yields in groundnut and paddy cultivation comparing last year.  More over the pesticides have been prepared as per the instruction given to them by the staff.

·         In congruence of the global scenario, people were motivated to plant tree seedlings in their garden to have green house effect and as a result 107 farmers have newly planted fruit bearing tree seedlings which can give more income at a latter period.

·         Animal rearing practices were promoted among them to facilitate natural manure preparation and use.  Due to our education, 76 farming families have purchased goat, cow and poultries.  They get good yield through use of these animal wastes as manure.

·         Through use of natural manures and pesticides in their farm, the farmers are enjoying good yield of crops and income from Cashew nut cultivation.


·         Neighbouring farming community of the project area villages, after seeing the benefit of natural farming method of cultivation, switched over to the traditional natural farming practices with vigour.

Revolving Fund:
From the repayment of revolving amount, during current year 120 families have received loan, at the rate of Rs.10,000/- for each and utilized the assistance for productive and development purposes of land and crop management in the area of operation.

6. Mahalir Thittam
“SELF HELP GROUPS” (Women Development Scheme)
Introduction:

With the ardent initiative of the KMSSS based on previous experiences with women population in the area of operation, the SHG scheme was introduced in the y/ear 1998.  The Tamil Nadu Government gave its unstinted support to implement the project in Kumbakonam, Thiruvidaimarudur Unions.  Extended to Thiruppanandhal union in the year 2006-2007.  From this year the project is extended to the area of Papanasam and Thiruvaiyaru Unions.

Goal: - To empower rural poor women to find change in socio-economic, political
             and cultural aspects towards self sustainability through self help process.

Objectives:
     -    To build women groups and develop awareness on leadership qualities.
-       To develop and encourage creativity, self reliance, savings and micro-credit.
-       To establish SHGs linkage with financial and Government Organizations.
-       To empower skills in entrepreneurship, assets management and federation building.

Target Population:
Women of both rural and urban area, belong to economically and socially backward status.

Groups and Savings:

S.No.
Union
As per last year Groups
During this year
Savings


Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
1.
Thiruvidaimarudur
15
327
-
  -
3,60,000
2,28,51,900
2.
Kumbakonam
14
225
11
43
9,96,900
1,30,05,700
3.
Thiruppanandhal
6
56
 1
  8
1,83,450
27,18,450

Training for enhancing and empowering the target populations:
·         In Thiruvidaimarudur Block, seven trainings on the theme of Rights based approach, violence against women, disaster management, local resource mobilization and human rights were conducted in which more than 449 SHG members took active part and promised to strengthen their life realities.

·         In Kumbakonam Block, union level training programmes were conducted on identification of problem and how to solve issues, local resources analysis and mobilization, importance of mothers milk and need of developing second level leadership, in which 528 members participated.

·         Village level training to the SHGs on Panchayatraj, legal rights and importance of participation in adult franchise to select proper political leaders and the importance of CBOs in this process and functioning.

·         In Thiruppanandhal Block, union level trainings were conducted to 623 persons on federation building and functioning, violence against women, consumer protection, natural farming, leadership, need based problems, human rights and natural disaster management and the role of leaders in such occasions.  Totally ten trainings on different dates were conducted.

Social activities organized:
·         On the International labourers day, Kumbakonam (Easwar) SHG group organized a lunch programme for the aged and orphans at Thillaiampur.

·         Health awareness programme to the SHG members of Pateswaram and Sakkottai villages were conducted to 76 members on the need and importance of mothers milk and a seminar was conducted for 520 women in KMSSS premises on 10.08.2010 Dr. Sambasivam explained in detail about the topic and the participants took oath of promise to ensure mothers milk to the children in their area of operation.

·         Tree planting was done by the SHGs on 25.08.2010 in their villages.

·         Independence Day was celebrated in a grand manner by the SHGs in their area villages on August 15th 2010.

Manimehalai Award:
The Melachatram SHG of Valayapettai Panchayat, received “Manimehalai award for the best performance in the district and cash of 25,000/-.  IOB has given revolving fund of Rs.25,000/-, Direct loan of Rs.65,000/- and economic development subsidy loan of Rs.3,00,000/- on 13.02.2006.  Appreciating the performance, direct loan of Rs.1,25,000/- on 03.07.2007 and lastly direct loan of Rs.3,50,000/- have been granted on 04.01.2010.

Study growth and development through skills training, savings and individual income generation activities such as tailoring – cushion work and community issue of toilet, sanitation and road got sanctioned through the group approach.  The government has constructed a Community Hall at the estimate cost of Rs.25,00,000/- for further strengthening and encouraging the SHG programme in this village.
Competition Prizes:
In Thiruppanandhal union, cultural programme was conducted on “Global warming and environment protection” for which Rs.5,000/- was  given as first prize.  Thiruvidaimarudur union SHGs received IIIrd prize for awareness song performance of the Enjikollai group.

Benefits & Economic Development:
Items
Thiruvidaimarudur
Kumbakonam
Thirupanandhal
Beauty Shop
-
2
2
Milch Animal
130
530
-
Goat rearing
-
-
-
Household
-
520
-
Materials Sale
-
-
-
Weaving
5
200
34
Sewing
40
245
-
Spent on Education
196
430
132
Sale of Sarees
-
135
-
Readymade Idly flour preparation sale
-
165
-
Horticulture
1
150
-
Watch shop
1
1
-
House construction
185
75
-
Readymade dress preparation
1
60
-
Wood work
-
20
-
Pillow production
-
88
-
Agriculture
4
89
85
Petty shop
92
48
15
House repair work
-
75
15
Icon preparation
-
120
-
Sale of vessels
-
3
-
Redemption of materials
-
198
-
Fancy store
-
5
-
Hollow Block row
-
15
-
Brick work
-
80
-
Coconut sale
-
22
-
Renting vessels
4
15
-
Sale of milk
-
20
-
Medical aid (to get)
57
-
35
Kajan plaiting
-
98
-
Pickles preparation
-
10
-
Vegetable & Dry fish sale
-
68
-
Cool drinks preparation
-
2
-
Telephone booth
-
1
-
Tea Shop
1
-
-
Milk product production
1
-
1
Tailoring training
1
-
-
Computer training
1
-
1-





7. LIC – Jana Shree Bima Yojana

The KMSSS with the scope of benefiting the below poverty level people, in collaboration with LIC India has initiated the Jana Shree Bima Yojana. With a single premium payment of Rs.100/- per annum, the poor and marginalized people of 18 years to 60 years of age are eligible.  The Central Government pays an equal amount of Rs.100/- to the L.I.C. for the same policy.  Every year one has to remit Rs.100/- only to the L.I.C. and get benefit according to terms of agreement.

Monetary Advantages:
-  For natural death Rs.30,000/-.
-  For accident death or permanent loss or disability Rs.75,000/-.
-  For loss of organ Rs.50,000/-.
In addition, the policy holder’s son/daughter who are studying in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th standard will be given Rs.1200/- per annum for study purposes.

New Policy holders:
Totally 2441 persons joined in this scheme as policy holders through efforts and motivation of the KMSSS staff.

Parents, through registering as the policy holders, 576 students their children got the benefit of educational scholarship of Rs.6,91,200 for their children, 576 students.

Death claims:
Five policy holders’ nominees were given Rs.2,50,000/- after death of the policy holders.


8. Assistance of Milch Animals Scheme
In consonance with the given vision and mission of the organization, social service and rehabilitation activities are being implemented to the target people.  Accordingly to the lower socio-economic strata people assistance for milch animal from the year 2004 onwards are being provided as part of empowerment.

Target People                           :      The Scheduled Caste Dalit Christian families.

Objective                                  :        To assist the below poverty level people (widow, 
 destitute, divorced, disabled) through IGP   
 activities of Milch Animal, Goat rearing and Petty shop.

Target Area                              :        The entire Diocese area of Kumbakonam.

Beneficiaries during this year:    Totally 50 persons of Kumbakonam Vicariate area 
 villages were assisted with a sum of Rs.6,00,000/-
 for benefiting the target people.

S.No.
Parish Name
Village Name
Number of Animals
1.
Kumbakonam
Srirengarajapuram
15
Muthupillamandapam
02
2.
Valangaiman
Udaiyalur
05
3.
Mathur
Othakadai and Kovanur.
15
4.
Vadagarai
Vadagarai
13

Total
50

9. Sustainable Livelihood for the Oppressed Dalits
of Thiruvaiyaru Taluk

Project Duration                 : July 2008 to June 2011

Project area                         : Thiruvaiyaru Union and Budhalur Union of Thiruvaiyaru
                                                  Taluk.

Period of reporting            : April 2010 to March 2011

Target people                      : Oppressed Dalits – Women and Agricultural labourers.

Goal                                       : For ensuring the oppressed Dalits and labourers to find
                                                  economic and social empowerment and sustainable
                                                  livelihood.
Project Objectives:
*       To prevent large scale migration of men.
*       To strive for alternative and sustainable, local specific livelihood.
*       To conscientize people on the constitutional rights and privileges to the Dalit landless and women.
*       To sensitize the target people on alcoholism, hygiene, HIV/AIDs and family breakdown.

Village Panchayats covered under Project:

In Thiruvaiyaru union, thirteen villages named 1. Thirupazhanam, 2. Punalvasal,               3. Thillaisthanam, 4. Kaduveli, 5. Vaduvakudi, 6. Sathanur. 7. Maharajapuram,                        8. Valappakudy, 9. Peramur, 10. Kandamangalam, 11. Kazhumangalam, 12. Nadukaveri and 13. Veerasingampettai were selected and covered under this project and in Budhalur union five villages named 1. Raphaelpuram, 2. Bavanamangalam, 3. Vadakku Poondi,                  4. Mahimaipuram and  5. Kovilady were covered so far where the Dalits community is dense as the major proportion of population.

Groups organized and functioning:

S.
No.
Union Name
Male
Women
Till last year
During this year
Till last year
During this year
Group
Members
Group
Members
Group
Members
Group
Members
1.
Thiruvaiyaru
-
-
1
14
17
244
4
48
2.
Budhalur
2
31
3
43
5
87
2
24

Total
2
31
4
57
22
331
6
72

Savings:
S.
No.
Union
Till end of
last year Rs.
During this year
Rs.
Total
Rs.
1.
Thiruvaiyaru
3,18,900
1,51,150
4,70,050
2.
Budhalur
1,01,700
1,26,800
2,28,500

Total


6,98,550

Details of training organized:
To facilitate the target population towards attainment of the said objectives of the project, training plays a significant role. Through involving Subject Specialists/ Coordinators/Chief Coordinator as resource person, trainings were conducted on various themes; conducted to 414 persons on Health, Social Analysis, migration, natural farming, violence against women, resource mobilization, leadership and sustainable livelihood topics, in the project area villages on different dates during the months reporting period.

Training information:

S.
No.
Topic
No. of Trainees
Speaker
Date
Place of Training
Union
1.
Health & Hygiene
30
A. Santiagu, Coordinator
21.04.2010
Valappakudy
Thiruvaiyaru
2.
Social Analysis
43
”
22.04.2010
Peramur
”
3.
”

”
14.05.2010
Maharajapuram
”
4.
Violence against women
48
”
15.06.2010
Veerasingampet
”
5.
Resource Mobilization
45
”
13.07.2010
Thirupazhanam
”
6.
Leadership
93
Ashokumar, Coordinator.
28.08.2010
Punalvasal
”
7.
Social Analysis
35
A.Santiagu, Coordinator
10.09.2010
Vadugakudi
”
8.
Leadership
35
”
15.09.2010
Valappakudy
”
9.
Social Analysis
30
”
20.05.2010
Koviladi
Budalur
10.
Leadership
40
”
18.08.2010
Raphelpuram
”
11.
Resource Mobilization
30
”
23.09.2010
Mahimaipuram
”
12.
Social Analysis,
Migration,
Rights
25
D.A. George, Coordinator
17.10.2010
Kaduveli
Michaelpatti
Thiruvaiyaru
Thiruvaiyaru
13.
Livelihood, Savings.
127
A. Santiagu
19.11.2010
Maharajapuram
Mahimaipuram
”
14.
Livelihood, Savings.
75

”
10.12.2010
Punalvasal
Valappakudi
”
15.
Livelihood,
Constitutional Rights
30
Mr. Vimalanathan
21.01.2011
Kandamangalam
Sathanur
”
16.
Women Rights
81
”
15.02.2011
Vaduvagudi,
Raphaelpuram
”

Total
767






Economic Activities:
  1. Thiruvaiyaru Union:
S.
No.
Village
Beneficiaries
Details of development activity
Cost of Activities
1.
Thirupazhanam
3
Houses reconstructed.           
40,000

”
3
Spent for education of their ward
30,000
2.
Punalvasal
1
Used to go abroad
10,000

”
1
Used to purchase milch animal
10,000

”
3
Spent on education of their children
20,000
3.
Sathanur
1
Utilized for land development
5,000
4.
Veerasingampet
2
Spent on education
20,000

”
3
Agricultural development
25,000

”
2
House reconstruction
25,000

      B. Budalur Union:
1.
Raphaelpuram
2
Small business
20,000

”
1
Maligai shop
15,000

”
4
House development
20,000
2.
Koviladi
3
Iron rod fabrication for builder
15,000

”
2
Utilized agriculture
8,000

”
2
Used house repair work
10,000
3.
Poondi
4
Used education of their children
12,000

”
2
Used house repair work
10,000
4.
Mahimaipuram
4
Purchased milch animals
30,000

”
6
Purchased goats for rearing
24,000
Total Beneficiaries
49

3,49,000


To enable the economic viability of the groups for running their life in a sustainable manner, bank loans from IOB were arranged and they are primarily benefited through engaging in Milch Animal rearing.

With the financial support of IOB Kumbakonam, through KMSSS, 14 members of Punalvasal village group received a sum of Rs.2,10,000/-.  Similarly, for 8 members of Kaduveli, 3 members of Sathanur, 4 members of Valappakudy, 5 members of Komagudy and one member each from Kandamangalam, Konerirajapuram and Thogur received each Rs.15,000/- per each.

Sangamam and it’s progress:
Eleven groups of Thiruvaiyaru union have joined in Sangamam before this year and two groups newly enrolled this year, with their deposit of Rs.1,10,000/- and Rs.20,000/- respectively.  In Budhalur union 4 old groups and one new group have joined in Sangamam with Rs.40,000/- and Rs.10,000/- as their deposit.

A total sum of Rs.4,00,000/- have been drawn as loan from the Sangamam of Thiruvaiyaru and Budhalur unions for the purchase of Milch Animals, children education, cloth business, marriage and self employment work.

Social Activities:
·         Public places encroachment curtailed.
·         Applying to the concerned officials, received public taps, electric post.
·         Common places sanitation work done by themselves.
·         Claimed property rights over encroached land in their area by approaching the court.
·         Electricity post was removed from mid point of the street.
·         Got sanction for construction of “SHG community hall” from Government.

Special functions and programmes:
-       Focusing the theme of migration and its impacts, a cultural programme was conducted on 10.02.2010 in Maharajapuram for which more than 200 persons attended. KMSSS Secretary Rev. Fr. S. Alphonse blessed the gathering.

-       A Seminar; on Information Act was conducted on 10.09.2010 in Thirukattupalli and the District Sub-Judge, Thiru. Padmanabhan, Consumer Council Secretary Mr. Vimalanathan and Poondi Basilica Administrator, Fr. S.I. Arulsamy addressed the audience of 38 target area villages.

-       On 10.12.2010 “Human Rights Day” was organized in which Mr. Vimalanathan consumer council Secretary gave an inspiring lecture and more than 70 representatives of federation and groups participated.

Evaluation by Caritas India Regional Officer:
Mr. John Arokiaraj of CARITAS INDIA, evaluated the project activities, more than 60 community leaders aired their opinions and feed-backs for future development.

Grama Sabha Meetings:
In the Grama Sabha meetings held in the Panchayat buildings of the concerned groups area on 01.05.2010, 15.08.2010, 02.10.2010 and 26.01.2011, eighteen village panchayat groups participated and placed before the Chairman their problems and grievances.

Counselling Meeting:
For psychologically disturbed persons and alcohol addicts counseling sessions were organized on 4th Saturday of every month in Thiruvaiyaru with the expertise of Fr. Thomas Sahayaraj.

L.I.C.:
            47 persons of three groups of Punalvasal and Thirupazhanam villages got registered
            under group insurance scheme


10. People’s Bank (Sangamam)

Goal:  - To develop self sustenance among groups.
            - To avoid money lenders.

As the result of KMSSS efforts and empowerment process, the People’s Bank has emerged among the target groups for economic stabilization for which the organization facilitates with their share to strengthen and encourage the revolving process of fund among the people. The groups (shareholders) utilize the capital for income generation and people repay the amount to the People’s Bank properly.  For emergency expenditure, immediate loan is being sanctioned in their own reach, without any document charge and hassle, low interest rate, less than nationalized financial bodies and private money lenders.


People’s Bank and Strength:
S.No.
People’s Bank (Unions) Name
Membership
Groups
till last year
Amount
Rs.
Membership
Groups
during the year
Amount
Rs.
Organization share
1.
Kumbakonam
49
490000
8
80000
165000
2.
Thiruvidaimarudur
66
768000
4
40000
337000
3.
Thiruppanandhal
27
270000
1
10000
100000
4.
Papanasam
0
0
7
70000
0
5.
Thiruvaiyaru
20
274000
3
30000
140000
6.
Budhalur
6
65000
3
30000
0
7.
Thirumanur
19
195000
1
10000
100000
8.
Jayamkondam
18
180000
5
50000
150000
9.
T.Palur
24
413900
5
50000
200000
10.
Andimadam
68
1015000
15
150000
1000000
11.
Kumbakonam CBR
17
85000
8
40000
100000

Total
314
3755900
60
560000
2292000

Sangamam Loan Particulars:
S.
No.
Union Name
Number of groups benefited
Amount of
Loan granted
Rs.
Number of beneficiaries
1.
Kumbakonam
27
12,30,000
    517 persons
2.
Thiruvidaimarudur
46
13.03.000
      400     ”
3.
Thiruppanandhal
06
2,76,000
        70     ”
4.
Papanasam
02
37,000
        14     ”
5.
Thiruvaiyaru
13
6,85,000
        58     ”
6.
Budhalur
05
1,20,000
        19     ”
7.
Thirumanur
04
1,70,000
        17     ”
8.
Jayamkondam
18
9,11,000
        62     ”
9.
T.Palur
12
8,40,000
      123     ”
10.
Andimadam
60
45,05,000
      536     ”
11.
Kumbakonam CBR
04
1,20,000
        30     ”

Total
197
1,01,97,000
    1846     ”

11. Remi Kolping Computer Centre

In the era of electronic revolution, computer occupies a prominent position in all walks of life.  The KMSSS, as part of competence development project a Computer Centre was introduced. The ‘Remi-Kolping Computer Centre’ aims to enlighten the technical skills to youth, school drop outs, women of SHGs and their children and Government professionals with the assistance from Kolping India, in the year 2005-2006.  The lower income sections of our area people have benefited with computer skills.  Very nominal fee is received to maintain the Centre.

Course offered and Number of Persons trained:
S.No.
Course
Duration
  Number trained
1.
HDCA
10 months
30
2.
DDTP
3 months
65
3.
DMO
3 months
15
4.
DCA
6 months
18
5.
Certificate
       1 month
20


12. Educational Scholarship Assistance Scheme

Goal: To uplift the poor students for standard education.

Even after 60 years of Independence, Education is inaccessible to many.  Constitutionally, Education is the basic right.  The environment and economic stability available to rich for enriching their education is not feasible and accessible to the lower strata students.   With the primary purpose of reducing this gap and assist the students of rural area and low socio-economic background, the educational scholarship project is designed.  The school, college and technical course students are extended assistance of scholarship by the KMSSS and the TNBC.

The following categories of students are benefited:

·         +1, +2, SC/ST students.
·         College and Technical course SC, ST and BC students.
·         Technical course SC/ST students.

Scholarship provided in 2010-2011, details:-
S.
No.
Vicariate Name
+1, +2
SC, ST students
College & technical course, SC, ST, BC students.
Technical course students
SC, ST.
* Technical   
     course  
 students SC,
        ST.
No. of students
Amount
Rs.
No. of students
Amount
Rs.
No. of students
Amount
Rs.
No. of students
Amount
Rs.
1.
Kumbakonam
163
32600
260
111900
60
35450
15
15000
2.
South Michaelpatti
148
29600
261
116800
73
38000
26
26000
3.
Jayamkondam
93
18600
489
220350
28
17200
13
13000
4.
Pullambadi
74
14800
372
185700
44
28250
17
17000
5.
Lalgudi
118
23600
433
209550
50
30900
15
15000
6.
Perambalur
13
2600
62
33650
6
4800
4
4000

Total
609
121800
1877
877950
261
154600
90
90000
* Assisted by Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council.

Abstract Table:                                                                                                                         
S.
No.
Course
Assistance
By
Community
Total
students
Assistance Rs.
1.
+1, +2
KMSSS
SC, ST
609
1,21,800
2.
College, Technical education
”
SC. ST, BC
1877
8,77,950
3.
Technical Education
”
SC, ST
261
1,54,600
4.
Technical Education
TNBC
SC, ST
90
90,000

Total


2837
12,44,350


13. KMSSS-IOB Joint Venture Programme

Exclusively to support the target people of poverty status, with assistance of low interest, this project was initiated in the year 1978 as an innovative and experimental scheme.  Through the Branches of the IOB working in the Diocese area, milch animals, bullocks, goats and small business loan were provided to more than 10,000 persons, with a total sum of more than 2.2 Crore rupees during the period 1978-1998.  The same scheme renewed in the year 2010 and the target people are much interested to receive such assistance to improve their status.
                                                                                                                        
During the current year loan extended as detailed below:
S.
No.
Zone
Beneficiaries
Amount
Rs.
1.
Kumbakonam
105
15,75,000
2.
Thiruvaiyaru
77
11,55,000

Total
182
27,30,000







14. TNVRC
(Tamil Nadu State NGOs and Volunteers Resource Centre)
Aim: To revitalize and improve the Panchayat Level democratic body of women Federations through training on Democratic process, leadership skills, social responsibilities, as well as Executive and Financial Management to establish sustainable development.

Five staff members of KMSSS were selected to undergo training in TNVRC Chennai.  The trained staff were given the responsibility of organizing training programmes to PLFs belongs to Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Perambalur and Ariyalur Districts from the month of November 2010.

Three days training is being conducted at KMSSS following the pattern of content given below.  The TNVRC Official, Mahalir Thittam Officer and Block Development Officer were also involved to monitor and supervise the Training.  Field visits and discussions at Panchayat Level Federation were arranged to reinforce the learning potential.


Panchayat Level Federation representatives
Training Topic / Content
Duration
President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer
Governance – Administrative, Managerial Skills Training.
3 days
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Book Keeper
Financial Management Training
3 days

So far 82% of the members allotted by the TNVRC have undergone training at KMSSS.  The entire physical part of arrangement including accommodation, Food, Training Hall facilities are looked after as part of their training.
                                                 

15. Vazhikattum Thittam

Based on the demand on 20.10.2010, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu introduced the programme of “Vazhikattum Thittam”.  This scheme is the modified programme of previously implemented “Disability Rehabilitation” Scheme.  Among the total of 32 Districts of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvidaimarudur Block of Thanjavur District and Jayamkondam Block of Ariyalur District were assigned to KMSSS for implementation of Vazhikattum Thittam and from February 2011 this scheme is functioning.

Objectives: To study the needs of disabled and facilitate for them the reach of Government Welfare Benefits, Identification Card, awareness, Rights, opportunities and networking with other departments.

Proposed Activities:
After commencement in February 2011, the KMSSS identified and selected for 64 welfare workers in Thiruvidaimarudur Block and 35 welfare workers in Jayamkondam Block.
·         Survey of Disabled.
·         Human Empowerment for development.
·         Community participation and rehabilitation and formation of Groups.
·         Awareness on Rights
·         Organize camps.
·         Coordination with other departments and avail them of welfare assistance.
·         Resource mobilization and utilization.
·         Early deduction and arrange for treatment.
·         Reporting and record maintenance.

One welfare organizer will be the key person in addition to the field staff to implement the “Vazhikattum Thittam”.  This is purely based on the principle of volunteer utilization at the periphery.

16. Catholic Health Association Kumbakonam (CHAK)

For the Catholic Health Association of Kumbakonam region, Fr. S. Alphonse the Secretary of the KMSSS is functioning as the President of the Catholic Health Association Kumbakonam Branch Rev. Sr. Elizabeth George and Cecilie Jane are performing the task of Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

During the period of reporting, annual consultation meeting of the General Body of the CHAT was held on 04.05.2010, in Poondi under the Presidentship of the Rector. And according to the decision the meeting of the Catholic Health Association of Kumbakonam and Catholic Health Association Perambalur Unit was conducted in Pullambadi on 03.06.2010. In the meeting the major activities and role of the above units and the coordination aspects were discussed. On 20.06.2010, new office bearers took their responsibilities in the meeting, conducted in KMSSS.  The need of regular meeting, participation of members, cooperation and coordination was stressed and the strategy of effective operation was discussed. 





The Tamil Nadu Catholic Health Association Annual General Body Meeting was held in Poondi on 7, 8 and 9 July 2010, physical arrangements were done by the CHAK. Keynote address was delivered by Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Ousepparampil, the Director General of Catholic Health Association of India.

The Bishops of the Kumbakonam and Kottar Dioceses graced the occasion with their presence and blessings. The KMSSS “Vaigarai Kalaikulu” of disabled persons presented a cultural programme whose theme and prevention of the play was very much appreciated by all the participants.

The CHAI meeting was held in KMSSS on 18.09.2010; fourteen members participated, in which Fr. Thomas gave a lecture on Counselling. Thus the meeting was concluded with sharing of greetings and impressions.


KMSSS Governing Body Members

1.    Most Rev. F. Antonisamy, D.D., STL.-           President.
2.    Very Rev. Msgr. C. Peter Francis       -           Vice-President
3.    Rev. Fr. G. Christuraj                            -           Treasurer
4.    Rev. Fr. S. Alphonse                            -           Secretary
5.    Rev. Fr. A. Arul Prakasam                   -           Joint Secretary
6.    Rev. Fr. A. Sahayaraj                           -           Member
7.    Mr. M. Joseph Navaneetham              -           Member
8.    Mr. V.A. Arul Jegarayar                        -           Member



KMSSS General Body Members


1.    Rev. F. Antonisamy, D.D., STL.          -           President.
2.    Very Rev. Msgr. C. Peter Francis       -           Vice-President
3.    Rev. Fr. G. Christuraj                            -           Treasurer
4.    Rev. Fr. S. Alphonse                            -           Secretary
5.    Rev. Fr. A. Arul Prakasam                   -           Joint Secretary
6.    Rev. Fr. A. Sahayaraj                           -           Member
7.    Rev. Fr. A. Xavier                                  -           Member
8.    Rev. Fr. Felix Samuel                          -           Member
9.    Rev. Fr. G. Arockiaraj                           -           Member
10. Rev. Fr. M. Lawrence                           -           Member
11. Rev. Fr. D. Antony Solomon               -           Member
12. Rev. Fr. S. Selvaraj                               -           Member
13. Mr. M. Joseph Navaneetham              -           Member
14. Mr. V.A. Arul Jegarayar                        -           Member
15. Mrs. Regina Margaret Mary Joseph   -           Member

Our Donor Partners:

Caritas India, New Delhi
Manos Unidas, Spain
Sisters of Seraphic Love, Switzerland
Kolping India, Chennai
TASOSS, Trichy
Missionaries Seculars De Jesus, Spain
Mons, Giovanni Battista Gandolfo, Roma, Italy
CBR Forum, Bangalore
Kindermissionswerk, Germany


Our Bankers:

Indian Overseas Bank, Thanjavur and Trichy Districts
Canara Bank, Thanjavur and Ariyalur Districts
Indian Bank, Thanjavur and Ariyalur Districts
South Indian Bank, Thanjavur Districts
State Bank of India, Thanjavur District and Ariyalur District.


Collaborating Government Departments:

Mahalir Thittam, Thanjavur
THADCO, Thanjavur
DIC, Thanjavur
Block Development Officers, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Ariyalur
DDRO, Thanjavur, Ariyalur.
LIC, Thanjavur
DRDA, Thanjavur



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