Kudumbashree Mission is a poverty eradication and women empowerment program initiated by the Government of Kerala, India.
Launched in 1998, it focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods through microfinance and entrepreneurship among women.
The mission operates through a community-based approach, involving neighborhood groups, area development societies, and community development societies.
Kudumbashree has significantly impacted social and economic aspects of rural and urban communities, improving the quality of life for many marginalized women.
It is now one of the largest women's networks in the world, celebrated for its success in promoting gender equality and social inclusion.