Kerala has made remarkable headway in women empowerment with the growth of self-help groups in the State.  In almost all spheres of life, women self-help groups make their presence felt, playing different roles hitherto performed by the opposite sex.<br />''<br />''This exactly is the story of  "Vanitha Selfie" in Alappuzha's Kanjikkuzhy, a progressive village. A group of 140 womenfolks runs an event management agency called "Vanitha Selfie" that caters to a variety of chores ranging from cleaning houses, food processing to security services.  <br />''<br />''"Vanitha Selfie" has been on this priceless service for the last seven years.  Apart from preparing dishes for catering at wedding parties and other gatherings, the event management group also makes different pickles and condiments.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Members of the group say, they are able to earn fifteen to twenty-five thousand rupees per month. Notably, the all-women self-help group is led by members of local bodies.</span><br />