Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust, established in 1994 by Mr. PNC Menon and Mrs. Sobha Menon, achieved another milestone in its mission to support under privileged families. As part of the GRIHASOBHA 2025, the Trust laid foundation for 120 homes to women-led families inPalakkad district. The Trust has successfully delivered 230 homes in Kizhakkencherry Panchayat, Palakkad, to deserving families so far, including 13 landless familieswho were provided both a 5-cent land parcel and a home on the same land.
The initiative, which aims to provide 1,000 free homes, is a step toward addressing inadequate housing foreconomically weaker sections.
The inauguration of foundation stone laying ceremony of the 120 homes under GRIHASOBHA 2025 was done by Dr. R Bindu, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The SOBHA Community Home Project – Phase III, was officially inaugurated by Shri. K Rajan, Hon’ble Minister for Revenue and Housing, Government of Kerala.
The event was honoured by the esteemed presence of Shri K.D. Prasenan, MLA – Alathur; Shri P.P. Sumod, MLA – Tarur; Smt. K. Binumol, President, District Panchayat, Palakkad; Smt. Rajani Babu, President, Block Panchayat, Alathur; Smt. Kavitha Madhavan, President, Kizhakkencherry Grama Panchayat; Smt. Lissi Suresh, President, Vadakkencherry Grama Panchayat; and Smt. Sumathi Teacher, President, Kannambra Grama Panchayat. The occasion was further distinguished by the presence of former ministers Shri K.E. Ismail and Shri V.C. Kabeer, along with other political leaders and government officials.
Mr. PNC Menon, Founder of SOBHA Group and the visionary behind Sri Kurumba Educational and Charitable Trust, shared, “GRIHASOBHA is more than just an initiative—it is a commitment to transforming lives through secure and dignified housing. A safe home is the cornerstone of stability, empowerment, and opportunity, especially for women-led families. Through this effort, we are not only providing shelter but also creating an environment where aspirations can take root, independence can thrive, and future generations can flourish.”
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