National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Restructured poverty alleviation programme replacing SGSY to reduce rural poverty through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs). Mobilised over 9 crore women into 83 lakh SHGs with bank linkages for sustainable livelihoods.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 3 June 2011
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right