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.