Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increased allocation for the Livelihood Mission.
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Budget 2026-27: 20 per cent increase in allocation of Livelihood Mission for women empowerment
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant increase in the Budget 2026-27 allocation for the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The program component received an additional Rs 2,880 crore, marking a 20% increase, specifically aimed at bolstering women empowerment through livelihood initiatives. This move is crucial for poverty alleviation, skill development, and fostering self-reliance among rural women, making it a vital topic for competitive exams focusing on social schemes and economic policy.
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The increased allocation is for the program component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
An additional Rs 2,880 crore has been allocated to DAY-NRLM in Budget 2026-27.
The allocation represents a 20 per cent increase for the Livelihood Mission.
The primary objective of this increased funding is women empowerment.
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