Economy

Ernakulam district panchayat to launch job portal for women

March 1, 2026

Published - March 01, 2026 08:28 pm IST - KOCHI The Ernakulam district panchayat will shortly launch a job portal where people can select women workers ranging from domestic help and drivers to professionals with technical expertise. The project, Anganamitra, is designed to financially empower women by providing employment opportunities. Around 5,000 women will be enrolled in the list in the first phase.

Ernakulam district panchayat to launch job portal for women

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“The project aims to ensure financial independence for women.
The idea is to bring the job seekers as well as job providers to a platform.
The women will be registered on the portal, and an app will be developed to facilitate this.
Any woman above the age of 18 and willing to work can enrol,” said K. G.
Radhakrishnan, president of the local body.

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Ernakulam district panchayat to launch job portal for women

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Ernakulam district panchayat to launch job portal for women

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