Government Considers Expanding DAY-NULM

November 14, 2023

The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This potential expansion aims to specifically target the migrant population residing in urban areas, as revealed by government sources.

DAY-NULM 2.0: Targeting Occupation Groups

Under DAY-NULM 2.0, the government envisions focusing on various occupation groups within cities, including construction workers, rickshaw drivers, and other workers in the unorganized sector. This shift would represent a strategic realignment of the mission to address the unique needs of these diverse urban occupational segments.

Current Focus of DAY-NULM

As of now, DAY-NULM primarily concentrates on initiatives such as establishing women’s self-help groups, providing skill-based training, setting up shelters for urban homeless individuals, and supporting street vendors. DAY-NULM 2.0 may introduce similar groups and initiatives tailored to specific occupations.

Collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

In June of this year, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, responsible for DAY-NULM, entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This collaborative effort, with a focus on entrepreneurship development and enterprise growth, is set to extend beyond 2025 and initially cover eight cities.

Evolution of the Mission

The DAY-NULM mission, originally launched by the UPA government in 2013, underwent significant changes in scope and nomenclature under the NDA government in 2016. This evolution reflects the government’s commitment to adapt and enhance urban livelihood initiatives.

Budget Allocation and Support

As of the latest available data, the ministry had allocated a budget of Rs 5,387 crore for DAY-NULM out of the total Central share of Rs 6,404 crore. This financial support underscores the government’s dedication to empowering urban communities through the mission.

Empowering Women’s Self-Help Groups

DAY-NULM empowers women’s self-help groups by providing each group with a revolving fund of Rs 10,000 to initiate their ventures. This fund is designed to foster a culture of thrift and credit among group members and is a crucial part of the lending corpus, combined with the group members’ savings.

Skill Training and Employment Opportunities

The mission has successfully trained over 15 lakh beneficiaries, with 8.20 lakh individuals finding employment opportunities. Additionally, 8.83 lakh beneficiaries have received support to establish their independent or group businesses.

Supporting Street Vendors

DAY-NULM has conducted surveys to determine the number of street vendors in 3,467 cities, identifying a total of 53.76 lakh vendors who were provided with letters of recommendation. This effort also resulted in 37.52 lakh vendors receiving certificates of vending, while 30.99 lakh were issued ID cards, as per available data.

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