Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

Central GovtCategory: EmploymentMinistry: Ministry of Rural Development

Promotes self-employment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Provides revolving fund (Rs. 10-15k), training, and bank linkage.

Eligibility criteria

  • Rural BPL household

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Form/join SHG with Block Mission Management Unit — SHG registered
  2. Receive training and revolving fund — Capacity built
  3. Bank linkage for larger loans — Credit accessed

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • BPL Certificate — BPL ration card or proof (Original)

Official source: https://aajeevika.gov.in/#day-nrlm

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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Compatibility with other schemes

Compatible schemes

You can claim this scheme alongside the following schemes.

  • Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) — MGNREGS workers often join NRLM SHGs for self-employment graduation