People's Entrepreneurship Support Scheme (PESS) is a transformative program that equips economically underprivileged individuals and groups with the necessary training, guidance, handholding assistance, and financial backing organized periodically. Our aim is to uplift Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing and service activities by providing proportional financial assistance, fostering growth and opportunity in our state."   

As part of the celebration of International Women's Day, People's Foundation and NABARD jointly provided training to women entrepreneurs in the field of digital marketing. Malappuram District Panchayat President M.K. Rafeekha, who inaugurated the program, said that women entrepreneurs should make full use of the changes in the field of technology. She added that in today's digital era, digital marketing is essential for the growth of enterprises. The training was organized in collaboration with Kudumbashree and Infac. People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed, who presided over the function, said that the relatively low participation of women in the labor force in the district is slowing down the pace of Malappuram's economic growth.

District Industrial Center General Manager R Dinesh delivered the keynote address. Growth Marketing Consultant Abdul Latheef gave a class on various aspects of digital marketing. Former District Panchayat Vice President Sakina Pulpadan, Kudumbashree Asst. Mission Coordinator Muhammed Aslam, Malappuram Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Salim Karat, and INFAQ Coordinator Zakir Hussain spoke. Kudumbashree District Mission Coordinator Suresh Kumar, Kerala Grameen Bank Manager Swapna and others spoke. NABARD District Manager Muhammed Riyas concluded the program. People's Foundation Project Director Dr. Nishad V.M welcomed the participants and Coordinator Shehin Basmala gave the vote of thanks. 76 women entrepreneurs participated in the training held at the Irumpuzhy People's Training Center in Malappuram.

A one-day business development workshop was organized by the People's Foundation in Malappuram district with the support of the Central Government Agency NABARD to increase the productivity of small enterprises. The workshop, which was held on the subject of annual budget and financial planning, was organized in collaboration with the Kudumbashree District Mission.
Representatives of about seventy production units from different parts of the district participated in the training organized at the Irumpuzhy People's Training Center, Malappuram. NABARD District Development Manager Muhammad Riyaz inaugurated the training. People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed presided over the event. Project Director Dr. Nishad V.M, Kudumbashree Project Manager Abhijit, Financial Consultant Nuaim, Business Consultant Shehadad, etc. gave presentations. People's Foundation Project Coordinators Shaheen Basmala, Muhiyuddin Jauhar, Shabib T.P, Dilfa Fina, etc. led the way.

The NGO Mentoring Program, launched by People's Foundation, aims to strengthen and transform the grassroots ecosystem by providing strategic guidance and support to local non-governmental organizations. Through capacity building, leadership development, and experience sharing, the initiative empowers community-based organizations to deliver more impactful and sustainable interventions.

As part of this initiative, a team comprising Mr. Rakesh, District Development Manager of NABARD Kozhikode, and Dr. Nishad VM, Project Director of People's Foundation, visited the Nadapuram People's Service Society. The visit included an interactive session with the organization's leadership, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and potential pathways for enhanced community service. This collaborative approach marks a significant step toward fostering a robust and responsive network of grassroots institutions.

As part of the first phase of training programs to strengthen FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), leadership training was organized for a farmer's group based in Kulukallur, Palakkad district. The training, which was held at the People's Training Center, Irumpuzhy, Malappuram, was led by People's Foundation Project Director Dr. Nishad V.M. People's Foundation organizes FPO empowerment programs in collaboration with NABARD, a central government agency.
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Writer and film critic Madhu Janardhanan distributed certificates to those who completed the video production course jointly organized by the People's Foundation and MediaOne Academy. The video production course is being conducted as part of the skill training program under the People's Startup Project launched by the People's Foundation. Certificates were distributed to ten children who completed the course, which included theory-practical sessions on topics such as videography, photography, video editing, and basic digital marketing over a period of 30 days.

The function held at Irumpuzhi People Center was inaugurated by Foundation Secretary Ayyub Tirur. People's Foundation Project Director C.M. Shareef presided over the function. MediaOne Academy Executive Manager Rahzal K.P, People's Foundation Project Director Shabeeb Mampat, Coordinator Shaheen Basmala, and Manjeri Area Coordinator Abdussalam A.P spoke. The next batch of the video production course will start in the first week of August. Applications for the three-month course will be accepted till July 15.

The MSME- Development and Facilitation Office, a central government organization under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, in collaboration with the People's Foundation, has started an entrepreneurship and skill development training program related to the value-added process and marketing of spices.

The training is provided to those from the SC/Backward Classes and the Chooralmala-Mundakai landslide disaster area of ​​Wayanad district. The 30-day training program to be held at the Meppadi People's Regional Center was inaugurated by District Panchayat Vice President K. Bindu. MSME Development Office Assistant Director Lajitha Mol C. led the class. District Coordinator CK Shamir presided over the function. Arise Meppadi Chairman T.P. Yunus was the chief guest. People's Foundation Project Director Dr. Nishad V.M., project coordinators Sheheen Basmala, Muhsin Mushtaq, and Anshad Ahsan K. were present.

Perumpilavu ​​Ansar Training College organized a self-employment entrepreneurship training program in collaboration with People's Foundation as part of the National Service Scheme Seven-Day Cohabitation Camp. People's Foundation Project Director Rameem P.A. led a class for the training organized at the Kasturba Community Hall, Thippilissery under the name 'Penmitra'.

In the program organized to increase the self-employment capacity of women and achieve financial literacy, various enterprises that women can start and online employment opportunities were explained. The program was led by NSS Program Officer Soumiya M.S. NSS Coordinator Shyamjitha presided over the program. NSS Volunteer Nusla welcomed and Krishna thanked the participants.

A Mobile Content Creation Workshop was organized by the People's Foundation in collaboration with MediaOne Academy. The three-day workshop was held at the People's Foundation Incubation and Training Center in Irumpuzhy, Malappuram. MediaOne Academy faculty Lenin Subash, Nizam Pari, and Habeel Ahmed led the classes. People's Foundation Secretary Umar Alathur and MediaOne Academy Principal Dr. P.K. Sadiq distributed the certificates. Academy Executive Manager Rahzal K.P. and People's Foundation Project Director Shabib Mambad led the workshop.

A NGO empowerment workshop was organized for different NGOs in Malappuram district under the leadership of NABARD, a central government agency, in collaboration with People's Foundation. The workshop, which was held at the People's Training Center operating in Irumbuzhi, Malappuram, was inaugurated by NABARD Malappuram District Development Manager Muhammad Riyas. People's Foundation Secretary Umar Alathur presided over the event. People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed, Deputy Executive Director Dr. V.M. Nishad, Finance Manager O.K. Faris, Edu-Tech Trainer Zuhair, etc. led various sessions. 52 NGO representatives from various fields participated. People's Foundation project coordinators Shaheen Basmala, Shabib Mambad, and Jauhar led the way.

As part of International Women's Day 2026, NABARD and People's Foundation jointly organized a one-day workshop for women working in various fields. The program held at CG, Kozhikode was conducted by NABARD DDM Rakesh V., People's Foundation Deputy Executive Director Dr. Nishad V.M. presided over the event. AI trainer Zuhair Ali Sirius conducted the class. People's Foundation Project Director Rameem P.A. welcomed the participants and Project Coordinator Shehin Basmala proposed the vote of thanks.

The workshop, titled 'Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls', provided participants with the opportunity to acquire practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques that will help them grow and elevate their businesses in the digital age.

Under the auspices of Thalassery Nanma Welfare Society, Sangamam organized an entrepreneurship awareness program for the members of the SSgs. The program titled 'Startup Spark 2026' was organized in collaboration with People's Foundation and was presided over by Nanma Welfare Society Secretary Abdurahim M.P.

People's Foundation Project Director Rameem P.A. led the training. The program, which was conducted through areas such as business idea generation, market research, finance & funding, and legal matters, inspired those who want to come forward in the field of entrepreneurship. Vice President Ashfaq K.M., Secretary Ruksana Thaha, and Sangamam Joint Zonal Committee Secretary Nagina C.H. spoke.