Kozhikode :
Women entrepreneurs under Kudumbashree in the city are all set to extend their successful entrepreneurship forays to a new level by venturing into the fast-growing fitness industry.
A group of five Kudumbashree members in Kozhikode corporation have decided to try their luck in the fitness segment by starting a health club at Eranhipalam exclusively for women, which they planning to develop as a one-stop fitness solution for women of all ages, in the long run.
Community development society (CDS) of the Kudumbashree, attached to the corporation, has decided to explore the potential in the fitness market after observing the interest of women in the ‘feel and look good’ factor.
The centre was set up with an estimated cost of Rs 9 lakh. Of the 9 lakh, Rs 3 lakh is the subsidy of the corporation provided to the beneficiaries.
The centre, which commenced its operation here on Tuesday, has a ladies gym and day care centre. The day care centre will function from 8.30am to 6pm while the gym will be operational from 7am to 7pm. Also, classes in cooking and tailoring will be offered. M Divya, a resident of Karaparamba, said that nowadays women are very keen in maintaining their fitness. “The day care centre attached to the gym will be a blessing for many women especially those who are worried about becoming overweight after pregnancy,” she said.
S Salina, one among the five member group of the Meta Lady Health Club, said that the centre has already started receiving registrations for the day care and gym.
“The gym has a trainer -cum-dietician and steam bath facility.Children above the age of six months will be enrolled at the day care centre,” she said. “We have started with a small venture in the initial phase which will be expanded to include a ladies’ beauty parlour and spa in the long run on the basis of acceptance from the public,” she said.
Meanwhile, Shija Vinod, chairperson of south CDS said that Kudumbashree will set up similar ventures in other parts of the corporation area on the basis of public response. “We are planning to set up similar establishments in other location and identification of suitable locations has already commenced,” she said.
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