Lok Sabha Question No. 5175 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Implementation of DAY-NRLM
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5175 ANSWERED ON 24/03/2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF DAY-NRLM

## 5175. Shri Durai Vaiko:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is implementing schemes to promote skill  development  and  entrepreneurship  among  rural  women, particularly through programmes such as the Deendayal Antyodaya  Yojana  -  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (DAYNRLM);
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  such  programmes    implemented  in  Tamil Nadu, particularly in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts;
- (c) the number of women trained and supported to start micro and small enterprises in these districts during the last five years;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to expand training, financial assistance and market linkages for rural women entrepreneurs in these districts, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to strengthen Self-Help Groups  (SHGs)  and  promote  women-led  enterprises  in  rural areas?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a) to (c): Yes. Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the following  two  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  namely  Deen  Dayal Upadhyaya  Grameen  Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY)  &  Rural  Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) in the field of skill development for rural poor youth for their gainful employment with a view to eradicate poverty in the country under the umbrella scheme of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)  including  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu.  A  brief  on  the Schemes is as follows:

- I.  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Grameen  Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY): DDU-GKY is a placement-linked skill development program for rural poor youth in the age group of 15-35 years. It empowers the rural poor youth  with  employable  skills  and  facilitates  their  participation  in regular labour markets, thus providing them with jobs having regular monthly wages at or above the minimum wages. DDU-GKY guideline provides social inclusion of SC/ST (50%), Women (33%), and PwDs (5%).
- II.  Rural  Self  Employment  Training  Institutes  (RSETIs):  Rural  Self Employment  Training  Institutes  (RSETI)  is  a  poverty  alleviation programme  under  Deendayal  Antyodaya  Yojana  -  National  Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) that promotes sustainable livelihoods  through  skill  development  with  a  mandate  of  minimum 70%  settlement.  Functioning  as  a  strategic  arm  of  the  Skill  India Mission and adhering to common  norms  of  Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

RSETIs  operates  through  a  three-way  partnership  among  the Ministry of Rural Development, State/UT Governments, and Sponsor Banks. Banks establish at least one RSETI in each lead district to provide fully funded by MoRD, largely residential, short-term National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) aligned training to rural youth (18-50 years) with a focus on self-employment and micro-enterprise development, along with credit linkage and two years of handholding support.

The Scheme ensures inclusive participation of women, SC/STs, minorities,  PwDs,  SHG  members  and  through  convergence  with various government schemes and departments, training programmes are extended to beneficiaries identified under NRLM, PMEGP, DAYNULM,  MUDRA,  PMAY-G  and  MGNREGA  and  other  livelihood  and entrepreneurship promotion initiatives, thereby enhancing employability,  reducing  distress  migration, and  strengthening rural livelihoods.

The details of women candidates trained and placed/ settled under DDU-GKY & RSETI in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts are given in Annexure-I.

- (d):      The  Government  is  implementing  the  RSETIs  programme  at Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai to promote entrepreneurship among rural poor, including women.  Under  this programme,  training, financial assistance and market linkages for rural women entrepreneurs are being continuously strengthened. RSETIs conduct

skill  development  and  Entrepreneurship  Development  Programmes (EDPs), with several courses exclusively designed for women, such as tailoring, food processing, and service-oriented activities.

Further, trained candidates are provided handholding support and are  facilitated  for  credit  linkage  with  banks  to  enable  them  to establish  micro-enterprises.  In  addition,  women  entrepreneurs  are supported through convergence with schemes such as DAY-NRLM, MUDRA and Stand-Up India, which provide financial assistance and promote enterprise development. Efforts are also made to improve market linkages through institutional support, digital platforms, and self-help group networks.

(e): The  Government  has  taken  several  steps  to  strengthen  SelfHelp  Groups  (SHGs)  and  promote  women-led  enterprises  in  rural areas  through  the  RSETIs  in  convergence  with  other  schemes. RSETIs conduct skill development and Entrepreneurship Development  Programmes  (EDPs)  for  SHG  members,  particularly women,  to  enhance  their  entrepreneurial  capabilities  and  enable them to take up self-employment activities. Special focus is given to need-based and locally relevant trades to support viable women-led enterprises.

Further, trained SHG  members  are  provided  post-training handholding  support,  including  guidance  in  preparation  of  project reports,  enterprise  management,  and  facilitation  of  credit  linkage with banks for setting up micro-enterprises.

RSETIs  also  coordinate  with  banks  and  line  departments  to improve credit flow and ensure timely financial assistance to SHGs. The Government continues to strengthen these initiatives to enhance sustainability,  income  generation,  and  scalability  of  women-led enterprises in rural areas.

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 5175 due for reply on 24.03.2026

Women candidates trained and placed/ settled in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai under DDU-GKY & RSETI during the last 5 years and the current year:

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| Scheme                  | DDU-GKY RSETI              | DDU-GKY RSETI              | DDU-GKY RSETI              | DDU-GKY RSETI              | DDU-GKY RSETI               | DDU-GKY RSETI               | DDU-GKY RSETI               | DDU-GKY RSETI               |
|-------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| District                | Tiruchirappalli            | Tiruchirappalli            | Pudukottai                 | Pudukottai                 | Tiruchirappalli             | Tiruchirappalli             | Pudukottai                  | Pudukottai                  |
| FY                      | Women Trained Women placed | Women Trained Women placed | Women Trained Women placed | Women Trained Women placed | Women Trained Women settled | Women Trained Women settled | Women Trained Women settled | Women Trained Women settled |
| 2020-21                 | 184                        | 158                        | 73                         | 70                         | 344                         | 695                         | 321                         | 280                         |
| 2021-22                 | 354                        | 282                        | 200                        | 158                        | 367                         | 358                         | 377                         | 522                         |
| 2022-23                 | 317                        | 246                        | 300                        | 186                        | 699                         | 518                         | 651                         | 462                         |
| 2023-24                 | 280                        | 219                        | 298                        | 178                        | 716                         | 647                         | 669                         | 539                         |
| 2024-25                 | 165                        | 62                         | 115                        | 87                         | 956                         | 866                         | 889                         | 915                         |
| 2025-26 (till Feb 2026) | 55                         | 33                         | 72                         | 13                         | 832                         | 749                         | 866                         | 788                         |
| Total                   | 1355                       | 1000                       | 1058                       | 692                        | 3914                        | 3833                        | 3773                        | 3506                        |

Source: State Govt. of Tamil Nadu (DDU-GKY) and NACER (RSETI)

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