Focus of the National Rural Livelihood Mission is to
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
remove abject poverty of rural households
Core Objective: The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)—re-launched as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)—is a flagship poverty alleviation program implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Its central focus is to eliminate rural poverty by promoting sustainable livelihood enhancements and improving access to financial services.
Mechanism: The mission works by mobilizing rural, poor households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and federations. By building strong institutional platforms for the poor, it enables them to increase household income through sustainable livelihood options, skill development, and better access to institutional credit.
Other Options: While options B, C, and D (literacy, gender parity in education, and child nutrition) are critical development goals handled by other dedicated government schemes (like Samagra Shiksha, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and POSHAN Abhiyaan), they are not the primary operational focus of NRLM.
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