HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kumbalangi village near Cochin becomes India’s first panchayat without sanitary napkins.
- Menstrual cups will be supplied to women in Kumbalangi village aged 18 and up.
- The project is being implemented by the panchayat (village council), with financial support from the state government.
Kumbalangi village near Cochin is on its way to become India’s first panchayat without sanitary napkins.
Points to Remember
Previously, the community was recognised as India’s first model tourism village. This action is part of the ‘Avalkayi’ initiative, which is being carried out in the Ernakulam parliamentary constituency in collaboration with HLL Management Academy’s “Thingal Scheme” and Indian Oil Corporation.
Initiative Avalkayi
Menstrual cups will be supplied to women in Kumbalangi village aged 18 and up as part of this campaign. Under it, 5000 menstruation cups will be supplied. The Governor will also declare Kumbalangi village a model village at the same time. The Pradhan Mantri Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (PM-SAGY) is funding the model village project. In addition, a new tourist information centre will be built in the village.
Kumbalangi’s Background
Kumbalangi is an island village on the fringes of Kerala’s Kochi metropolis. It is a popular tourist destination known for its Chinese fishing nets. It is located 12 kilometers from the city core, amidst backwaters. The village is also India’s first eco-tourism destination. The village has a 16-square-kilometer size and is roughly 15 kilometers from Ernakulam Junction railway station. It’s about 40 kilometers from Cochin International Airport.
In Kumbalangi, what is the most common occupation?
Fishing is the main source of income in Kumbalangi. In the backwaters, facing the village, there are over 100 Chinese nets. Mangroves provide a breeding site for prawns, oysters, crabs, and tiny fish by separating the land from the water. Fishermen, toddy tappers, farmers, labourers, and coir spinners all live in Kumbalangi. Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village is a project in Kumbalangi, Indonesia.
This project aims to turn Kumbalangi, a small island off the coast of Indonesia, into a model fishing community and tourist destination. The project is being implemented by the panchayat (village council), with financial support from the state government. This project began in 2003 with the goal of assisting the local people, economy, and community through tourism.
