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DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women’s self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

Benefit
Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can apply
Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families

Quick answer

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups) is a Government of India scheme run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Benefit: Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans. Who can apply: Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families. Apply or learn more at upsrlm.org.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About the scheme

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

LevelGovernment of India
Ministry / departmentMinistry of Rural Development
BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Official websiteupsrlm.org

Eligibility

Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families

How to apply

  1. Hand in the application to the officer in charge at your block (Khand Vikas) office and keep the receipt.
  2. Keep your application or registration number safe and check the status on the portal or at the office.
  3. Once approved, the money usually comes by DBT into an Aadhaar-linked bank account, so make sure your account is Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Aadhaar-linked bank account (passbook)
  • Mobile number
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Ration card or family register copy
  • Income certificate (from the tehsil)
  • Domicile certificate

This is a typical list; the official guidelines have the final one.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)?

Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families

What is the benefit under DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)?

Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans

Where do I apply for DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)?

Hand in the application to the officer in charge at your block (Khand Vikas) office and keep the receipt.

What is the official website of DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)?

https://upsrlm.org/

Do I have to pay any fee to apply?

Applying for government schemes is free. A Common Service Centre may charge only its notified service fee. Never pay a middleman, and report anyone who asks for money on the state grievance portal or pgportal.gov.in.

Where to apply in your district and village

Pick your district, then your block and gram panchayat. Each panchayat page lists the block office, tehsil, nearest Jan Seva Kendra, bank branches and post offices where you apply for this scheme and get it verified.

Bihar

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Source: Curated from official scheme guidelines