Kudumbashree - Success Story of Aadyan Courier Services

Kudumbashree Mission always try to introduce innovative business ideas in its livelihood sector.  And there exist only as few entrepreneurial sectors, where Kudumbashree women hadn’t ventured. Courier services is one such enterprise which offers a lot of opportunities.  There are as many women entrepreneurs in Kudumbashree, who could be considered as the role models for all those who aspire to the successful entrepreneurs. Smt. Jitha Das, hailing from Kadinamkulam of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala is such an entrepreneur. It was under the leadership of Jitha, four women from different NHGs under their CDS launched Aadyan Travel and Parcel Services during 2017.

Courier services is still an enterprise still unknown to the village dwelling people. Jitha holds the work experience of working with a courier service centre. It is in the strength of her work experience, that their team launched such an enterprise. The Thejas NHG, in which Jitha is a member also extended their relentless support to them.

Though they started the venture by availing bank loan, they became more confident when they availed Rs 2.5 lakhs as financial assistance from Kudumbashree Mission. Aadyan is providing various services including international courier services.  In addition to this, air ticket booking, train ticket booking and bus ticket booking is also available in Aadyan. Also Aadyan functions as e-seva Kendra. This initiative which is functioning at Kadinamkulam had acquired the trust of the local people of Kadinamkulam. Aadyan depend on Aramex Logistics company for international courier services and professional couriers for extending domestic services.

More than Rs 10,000 is earned as income from this venture on monthly basis. The members are also able to cater the financial needs and they also have a savings deposit of their own in the bank.

Choosing and starting the right enterprise at the right time really matters. The success story of the Aadyan Courier Services can be considered a better epitome of practical wisdom. By successfully running Aadyan Courier Services, the micro entrepreneurs of Kudumbashree Mission had proved that they can succeed in any industry.  What matters most is the aptitude, determination and self-confidence to make the dreams real!