SchemesSaturday, 28 March 2026·The Hindu
DAY-NRLM releases national compendium on rural livelihoods through convergence
DAY-NRLM launched a national compendium with 24 SRLMs, 67 field stories from 19 states, and a focus on the Lakhpati Didi model.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission launched a national compendium titled “Strengthening Rural Livelihoods through Convergence: Insights from Practice” with support from PRADAN and the Axis Bank Foundation.
Key specifics
- The compendium involved 24 State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs).
- It includes 67 curated field stories from 19 states.
- The release was made by Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development.
- The document aims to scale the Lakhpati Didi model for rural women.
- The Lakhpati Didi model targets an annual income of at least ₹1 lakh for rural women.
Exam lens
Government scheme and rural development question, DAY-NRLM, 24 SRLMs, 67 stories, 19 states, ₹1 lakh Lakhpati Didi target — TNPSC may ask the mission name and the convergence model.