Ministry of Rural Development
DAY-NRLM is the flagship program of the Ministry of Rural Development for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor, particularly women, and enabling these institutions to access a range of financial services and livelihoods. The scheme covers 7 Crore rural poor households across 600 districts, 6000 blocks, 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats and 6 lakh villages through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs) and federated institutions, supporting them for livelihoods collectives over 8-10 years.
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Check Eligibility
Review all eligibility criteria on this page — turnover, Udyam class, sector, and special conditions.
Prepare Documents
Gather the items from the document checklist above. Incomplete documents are the most common rejection reason.
Submit Application
Apply via the official government portal or the implementing agency listed on this page.
Verification
Officials verify your application and documents. Respond promptly to any queries to avoid delays.
Approval
Receive a sanction letter or approval communication from the implementing agency.
Disbursement
Subsidy or loan credited to your designated bank account (typically 30–90 days after approval).
These are general steps. Check the official portal for scheme-specific requirements.