On March 7th, 2025, during the International Women's Day celebration at the NABARD Regional Office in Trivandrum, Mrs. Kunjamma Thomas, SHG Federation President and Board of Director of HDS, was deservedly felicitated and received a token of appreciation from NABARD. This recognition highlighted her remarkable journey from a Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP) participant to a thriving entrepreneur, a transformation enabled by NABARD's support and HDS's implementation.

Having successfully established her own tailoring and embroidery unit, she now employs five individuals and has developed a strong market reach extending to Thrissur, demonstrating the sustainability and scalability of her enterprise. Beyond her personal success, Mrs. Kunjamma's 30-year dedication to coordinating 300 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and 40 SHG federations under the Highrange Development Society (HDS) underscores her profound commitment to community empowerment. She stands as an exemplary, showcasing the powerful impact of NABARD's initiatives in encouragement of women's entrepreneurship. The felicitation took place in the presence of Mr. Baiju N Kurup, Chief General Manager of NABARD Trivandrum.