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Abstract
Poverty is a serious problem faced by all developing and underdeveloped countries in modern world. It is felt that the problem of poverty can be solved through a concentrated endeavour by the state. Viable opportunities can be provided to the underprivileged and the destitute by means of leading asset creating facilities.Kudumbasree aims at the empowerment of women, giving them the central place in the programmes meant for their benefit. The programme aims to empower them through collective action. Gender equality gains (including inclusion of women in education) will help to reduce fertility rates and improve maternal and child health. This process of empowerment should become the signal light to their children, their families and society at large.The study is aimed at to know to what extend this programme has influenced the rural women for their empowerment. It also examines and identifies the reason of joining Kudumbasree.