Consider the following statements regarding Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM):

1. DAY-NRLM is a restructured version of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).

2. It follows a top-down approach where the central government decides the poverty alleviation strategy for all states.

3. The mission aims to reach 7 crore rural poor households across 6000 blocks and 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is the flagship program under the Ministry of Rural Development aimed at poverty reduction through institutional support to the poor, especially women.

Key Points

• DAY-NRLM was renamed from the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) on March 29, 2016.
• It is a restructured version of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).
• The program follows a demand-driven approach, allowing states to formulate their own action plans.
• It targets coverage of 7 crore rural poor households across 600 districts, 6000 blocks, 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats and 6 lakh villages.

Additional Information

• Intensive vs Non-Intensive Blocks
  • All components of DAY-NRLM are implemented in intensive blocks and districts through SRLMs or NGOs.
  • Other regions are categorized as non-intensive.
• Objective
  • Build self-managed SHGs and federated institutions.
  • Enable the poor to access rights, entitlements, public services, and finance.
• Core Focus
  • Empower women and marginalized groups
  • Strengthen livelihood collectives