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Koundegoundanpalayam (K.G.Palayam) under VKC Negamam (RO COIMBATORE) was one among the lakhs of villages in India which was suffering from many ailments like poverty, illiteracy, unhealthy living conditions and the related social problems. In recent times, there has been a remarkable change in the living standard of the people living in this village and credit to this change goes to our VKC Negamam, RO Coimbatore.
About the village: - A small village situated in the Coimbatore region, of our bank has a population of about 2770 as per 2001 census. The main activity and source of livelihood for the village is agriculture. Apart form the other conventional crops which are grown here Coconut produced here is the best of quality and the yield of the same is also high in the area.
a. Formation of Farmer’s Club- this is the first activity which the bank undertook as the stepping stone for carrying out all other activities. This association was made with a dual purpose of roping in villagers in each of the development work carried out and to closely analyze what are the areas that needs immediate action. In a month two meetings are conducted which discusses the various problems at hand and takes it up with appropriate authorities. The farmer’s club services are utilized for development work in nearby
b. 100% Banking Habitat Village- The entire village is financially included with all the families having bank accounts and regularly saving part of their income as and when possible. Bank is getting good accounts and also large numbers of farmers are now able to avail loan for farming practices.
c. Knowledge and Training Camps-
d. Infrastructure Development-
e. Health Awareness- Blood donation and free eye camps are conducted annually with help of nearby hospitals.
f. Education- For the past two years on Children’s Day meritorious students and honoured with prizes and certificates. An old students association is also formed at the school.
g. Major Achievement- Our bank and the farmer’s club won the state level prize from NABARD for the Best Sponsor Bank and the Best Farmer’s Club.