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 pumpsets, and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers
Answer:
(b)
CA
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and providing skill development to improve livelihood options for the rural poor. It does not involve setting up new manufacturing industries or agri-business centers on a large scale, nor does it involve providing seeds, fertilizers, and equipment free of cost to farmers. Thus, the correct answer is (b) 2 only.