School curriculum opens up to umbrella brand's tale of tenacity

Aadhi is the first umbrella brand developed by an indigenous community in the country

- LAKSHMI ATHIRA @Kannur

THIS academic year, Kerala's tenth graders will learn more than just grammar and literature as part of their English curriculum. They'll also discover a remarkable story of resilience and self-reliance from the tribal heartland of Aralam.

The new syllabus includes the inspiring tale of Aadhi, the first umbrella brand developed by an indigenous community in the country—through the Kudumbashree Mission.

It tells the saga of Kudumbashree in Aralam and how it became a lifeline for the local tribal population. Central to the narrative is the Aadhi umbrella manufacturing unit, a shining example of what grassroots empowerment can achieve.