DAY-NRLM Best Practices Workshop New Delhi February Kudumbashree Women Construction groups

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1 DAY-NRLM Best Practices Workshop New Delhi February 2018 Kudumbashree Women Construction groups 1

2 Kudumbashree Women Construction groups Helping TO TRANSFORM UNSKILLED LABOURS TO SKILLED PROFESSIONALS. TO CREATE A GENDER EQUALITY LABOUR AND WAGE BY CHALLENGING GENDER STEREOTYPING TO INCLUDE WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF STATE. 2

3 KEY FEATURES Started in 2014 Construction training was given to 200 women using CSR fund of HUDCO ( Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd) Women in construction sector as masons/ workers Skilled laborers under MGNREGA. Micro contracting construction group - District level groups were identified and provided 45 days training in Construction of houses. 3

4 Construction groups - District wise SL. No. District Number of groups Number of Members 1 TRIVANDRUM KOLLAM PATHANAMTHITTA ALAPPUZHA KOTTAYAM IDUKKI ERNAKULAM THRISSUR PALAKKAD MALAPPURAM WAYANAD KOZHIKODE KANNUR KASARGOD 1 12 Total

5 TOTAL BLOCKS Construction Units ( BLOCK, PANCHAYAT, URBAN ) TOTAL BLOCK LEVEL UNITS TOTAL BLOCK LEVEL MEMBERS TOTAL G.Ps TOTAL G.P LEVEL UNITS TOTAL MEMBERS TOTAL ULB TOTAL URBAN LEVEL UNITS TOTAL ULB LEVEL MEMBERS Outcomes: Gender Equality - in labour and wage. Increase employment opportunities - Enhancing women s work participation Holistic development approach Women s participation in local development works. 5

6 Revenue Generation till January 2018 Sl. No. Particulars Total 1 Total Amount of construction work allotted (in Rs.) 1,75,73,489 2 Total Revenue received till date (in Rs.) 1,71,85,989 (97.79%) 3 Number of groups 64 4 Number of Members Total Income days generated 1409 All members are able to generate an amount of Rs. 750/- day much above the present MGNREGA skilled wage rate 6

7 Main Activities Undertaken 39 concrete roof houses (Rs3.5 lakhs/ house) were completed and handed over to the Tribal Rehabilitation Mission at Edakattuvayal Panchayat. 5 houses constructed for Ashraya families at Mookkannoor GramaPanchayat. Construction of Concrete handrail and painting works at Railway Premium Parking at Ernakulam Junction and Aluva Stations. Kudumbashree Members Entrusted with the construction of Canteen Project of Government LP School, Kilimanoor Trivandrum. Well recharging projects Concreting roads at Madakkathara Panchayat at Thrissur. Project Cost was Rs2.85 Lakhs. 7

8 Challenges and Constraints Being Construction work, it requires lot of effort to convince the stakeholders about quality of work Gender stereotyping Difficult to undertake bulk purchase of raw materials for construction Lack of capital Delay in settlement of payment of executed work Sarkari attitude 8

9 CONVERGENCE Sl.No. STAKEHOLDERS SCALING UP PROCESS 1 PMAY Availing house construction projects 2 MISSION LIFE House Construction Projects and also Building materials ( Cement Bricks) 3 Social Security mission Construction and Renovation works of Anganwadis 4 SC/ ST department House Construction projects 5 Live Stock department Construction of Cowshed, Farms. 6 Panchayats Construction of Roads, Well recharging and Toilets. 7 MGNREGA Material Supply 8 Government / Private Schools construction and Renovation 9

10 Resources Employed CSR fund of HUDCO ( Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd) used for training 200 women. Training in Construction activity was given through Government Accredited agencies such as Nirmiti, Costford, SB Global, Grameena Padana Kendram 53 days non residential training program will be provided to fresh batch participants and 30 days training will be provided to members who have already received training. All trainings are provided at the space provided by the respective Panchayats. On completion of training, the members will be registered with the respective Panchayats and are entrusted with the construction works of Panchayats. 10

11 Kudumbashree Constructions Emergence of Best Practice (1/2) All women construction group consisting of 8 women formed on They undertake construction activities like building plans, estimates, supervision and overall technical consultancy services. 11

12 Emergence of Best Practice (2/2) Projects undertaken by kudumbashree constructions 9 thatched roof houses (Rs2.5 lakh/ house) - Project Cost Rs. 22,50, concrete roof houses (Rs3.5 lakh/ house)completed and handed over to the Tribal Rehabilitation Mission, headed by District Collector, at Edakkattuvayal Grama Panchayath. - Project Cost Rs. 66,55,000 3 houses - Ashraya families at Mookkannoor GramaPanchayat ( Project Cost Rs. 3,75,000) Canteen renovation and plant extension activities at Forest Industries Travancore(FIT) Limited, Aluva ( project Cost Rs. 41,00,000) Painting at KSITL Techno Lodge, Piravom ( Project Cost Rs. 1,50,000) Construction of Concrete handrail and painting works at Railway Premium Parking at Ernakulam Junction and Aluva Stations ( project Cost Rs. 1,30,000) Sl. Financial year Turnover No Income Generated in Rupees Income 12

13 Proposed site before construction CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Edakattuvayal Ernakulam Levelling of Site 13

14 Construction of building Thatched roof house completed Concrete roof house 14

15 SUSTAINABILITY For sustainability these units need to get Government accreditation for undertaking Construction projects of Government. Instead of remaining as individual units they need to form as a consortium for undertaking big projects. They need to identify and adapt to latest low cost construction activities. They need to get agency license/ franchisee for purchasing raw materials in bulk quantity, for getting in less rate. Should have enough working capital/ reserve for running the business. The preconditions required for scaling up the best practice in other state 1. Identify best people ( conduct Screening process ) 2. Provide best training through accredited training agencies 3. Handholding support for minimum 1 year. 4. Convergence with other departments, and private builders 5. Provide Government accreditation for undertaking construction projects. 15

16 House Construction 16

17 KEY LEARNING FOR OTHER SRLMs Systematic and continuous training with accredited government construction agencies help women gain skill and confidence. Engaging women construction groups in Panchayath and other department work continuously, will help them get social acceptance and getting more work orders. Members should be invariably registered under MGNREGA Associating women groups in all major housing projects offered by Government 17

18 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS New Well Construction 18

19 Construction of Canteen for a school 19

20 PADDY FIELD SIDE WALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF MGNREGA 20

21 Nishanth G.S, ASPM (ME) Kudumbashree THANK YOU 21