KASARAGOD: The Kudumbasree women in Bedakam here are ready to make a name for themselves in the field of marketing. They have the historic achievement of setting up the first marketing company under Kudumbasree. Team Bedakam Farmers Producers Company Limited was formed with the objective of manufacturing and selling products across Kerala. This is approved by state government and Kudumbasree Mission. Registration process as per company law is in progress.
The company is headquartered in Bedadukka panchayat in Kasaragod. There will be branches in all the 14 districts. In addition to raising Rs 30 lakh through shares, the company also has financial support from NABARD, various financial institutions, the government and three-tier panchayats.
13 member director board
A 13-member board of directors was formed to oversee the company. Kudumbasree members can get membership by taking a share of Rs.1000. One can take any number of shares. The general body of shareholders will have the power to change the board of directors.
Aim
The company aims to create employment opportunities and leapfrog in the manufacturing sector in the areas of agriculture, animal husbandry, value-added manufacturing, waste management, watershed development, employment guarantee integration and farm tourism. The second phase aims to expand the manufacturing and marketing network across the country.
Achievements