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Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust, the philanthropic arm of the Shobha Group, laid the foundation stone today you have to go home At Moolamcode, Palakkad. This unique philanthropic initiative is designed to provide a safe and nurturing housing facility for orphan young girls aged 10 years and below and elderly women aged 50 years and above, providing them a welcoming environment and a respectful Provides life.
Devi Home will accommodate 144 residents-72 young girls and 72 elderly women – from underprivileged backgrounds across Kerala, with initial priority for the three economically backward panchayats of Kizhakkanchery, Wadakkancherry and Kannambara in Palakkad district of Kerala. Spread over 26,000 sq ft of land, the 42,000 sq ft built-up area facility will provide basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter.
Additionally, it will offer educational support for young girls and skill-training workshops for elderly women, thereby increasing their productivity and overall well-being. Managed entirely by female staff, this initiative exemplifies the Trust’s commitment to empowering women and creating inclusive spaces. The selection of beneficiaries will be done following the guidelines prescribed by the government.
Shri PNC Menon, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Sobha LimitedCommented on the initiative: “The meaning of the name ‘Devi’ is the spirit of resilience, caring and nurturing, which is the foundation of this project. Devi Home is our endeavor to provide a safe and compassionate charitable home for young girls and elderly women who are often overlooked. At Sobha, we believe in creating meaningful opportunities for those in need, and this initiative embodies our vision of promoting dignity, respect and a sense of belonging.
Alathur MLA, Mr. KD Prasenan also commented on the initiative, “Sree Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust has been serving the people of Kerala with kindness for years. Their initiatives are truly noble – including education, health care, housing, community meals, dowry-free marriages and women empowerment for the less privileged. Their latest endeavor, ‘Devi Home’ is a unique model that provides a safe haven for older women while promoting parental guidance, love and care for young girls. Such initiatives are exemplary and can inspire every state to adopt similar programs for the upliftment of women and children.”
As part of the event, Alathur MLA, Shri KD Prasenan, He also laid the foundation stone of a hi-tech Anganwadi building, which is being built by the Trust to further strengthen early childhood education and care in the area.
Devi Home Sobha builds on an impressive legacy of CSR – which includes Griha Sobha housing initiative It will provide 1000 free houses to less privileged families in Palakkad district of Kerala by 2030. Sobha Academy And decoration mark Who has educated 2300 children, Health care Which has catered to the medical needs of more than 3 lakh patients in the community marriages without dowry Which has supported around 700 couples across Kerala. Together, these efforts reflect Sobha’s dedication towards social development and contribution to overall community well-being.
Attended the foundation stone laying ceremony Mrs. Shobha Menon, And Mr. Ravi Menon Chairman, Sobha Limited Along with notable dignitaries including the Trustees of Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust and Sri KD Prasenan – Alathur MLA, Smt. Kavitha Madhavan – President Kizhakkancherry Panchayat, Mr. R Pramod – Ward Member, and other well-wishers, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to creating lasting social impact.
