Question : The "National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)" aims to:
Option 1: Provide subsidized loans to farmers
Option 2: Promote organic farming practices
Option 3: Create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural households
Option 4: Improve rural infrastructure and connectivity
Correct Answer: Create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural households
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural households.
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), also known as Aajeevika, is a flagship program implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development in India. Its primary objective is to alleviate rural poverty and improve the livelihoods of the rural poor. The NRLM aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural households by promoting self-employment, wage employment, and skill development.
The program focuses on organizing rural poor households into self-help groups (SHGs) and providing them with access to financial services, social mobilization, capacity building, and livelihood support. It aims to enhance the economic empowerment of rural communities through the promotion of income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, and market linkages.