Question
GSMediumPrelims 2012Social Issues & Schemes

How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

  1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas
  2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development
  3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) focuses on social mobilization and building strong institutional platforms for the rural poor, rather than directly establishing manufacturing industries or agri-business centres. Statement 2 is Correct: The core strategy of NRLM is to improve livelihoods by strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs), providing them with revolving funds and community investment funds, and offering skill development through initiatives like DDU-GKY. Statement 3 is Incorrect: NRLM does not provide agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, or machinery free of cost; instead, it promotes sustainable agriculture through technical knowledge, financial inclusion, and credit linkages.

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