Expression of Mutuality
Kalanjiam Mutual Movement (KMM) is first of its kind promoted by Kalanjiam SHGs to spread the concept of ‘Kalanjiam – Granary’. Kalanjiams across the nation reckon ‘Kalanjiam- Granary’ as holy place of savings. The pooled savings will be used by the Kalanjiams on need- based, through the shared mutuality, democracy, trust and cooperation among members. In its two decades of operations, Kalanjiam Mutual Movement outreached 8.3 lakh poor families across 12 states, spreading in rural, urban and tribal contexts (Statistics source: KMM Annual report 2019-2020).
16 th November 1998, marked the mutuality’s genesis, ‘Kalanjiam Mutual Movement’. 25,000 poor women through their own Kalanjiams promoted their own Mutual Movements.
Mahasangh at Solapur
South Solapur Mahila Kalanjiam Mahasangh and Solapur Urban Mahila Kalanjiam Mahasangh, federations of Solapur Urban region shared and celebrated ‘Pride of Mutuality’ among the members on the occasion of Kalanjiam Movement day. Participants celebrated the occasion contributing grains and Jyothi Fund.
Members contributing grains
Members’ contribution toward Jyothi Fund
Visakhapatnam
Members across the DHAN vizag region gathered, with new spirit and new hopes, to celebrate Kalanjiam day with new spirit and vigour. 3829 members of 61 clusters participated in the mutual movement. Members followed Kalanjiam pledges, vows, and remembered movement10 activities during their gatherings. All members across five federations contributed 11,003 kgs of rice and pooled up Rs. 5,84,582 as Jyothi Fund.
“Kalanjiams taught us mutuality and solidarity. The quality of service it provides enhanced our lives. Kalanjiams are our extended families” – Kalanjiam Leaders.
Mutuality among member families on the Movement Day
Peda Jalaripeta Cluster Kalanjiams supported Rs. 10,000 and three-months groceries to one of the Kalanjiam members’ spouse who broke her spinal cord
Sagaratheera Kalanjia Samykya Federation, Kalanjiams supported one of the BOD members’ spouse. Rs. 21,000 was provided to the family against medical expenses.
Three Clusters of KKS donated grocery kits to 36 PWD persons across other clusters.
Movement Day Celebrations @ Madurai Urban
Movement Day Celebrations @ Tumkur Region
