Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) hosted a knowledge sharing session on Livelihood Promotion through Self-Employment at the Grassroots Level in New Delhi today. The event brought together 35 delegates representing 10 African countries, creating a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and learning. The session was facilitated by National Institute of Labour Economics Research & Development (NILERD).  

The session commenced with a welcome address by Ms. Smriti Sharan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development. Ms. Sharan greeted the participants in Zulu language with the word “Sawubona,” which means “I see you” and signifies a deeper recognition of dignity and worth, set the tone for the training session. She talked about the shared history and values of both the regions and underlined the importance of collaboration in the endeavour of rural prosperity.  

Thematic teams under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) showcased their expertise through insightful presentations. Themes such as Farm Livelihood, Non-Farm Livelihood, Financial Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Food, Nutrition, Health & WASH (FNHW), Institution Building and Capacity Building (IBCB), and Gender were highlighted to provide an overview of the mission’s comprehensive approach.

Participants expressed their appreciation, describing the session as immensely beneficial and emphasizing their intention to implement these learnings in their respective countries. They said they are amazed to see how India’s rural growth history is being written by women, which is a great example for the rest of the world.

The closing remarks by Ms. Rajeshwari SM, Director, Ministry of Rural Development, encapsulated the success of the forum as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences in rural livelihood programmes.

Dr. Molishree, Director, MoRD, Dr. Monika, Deputy Secretary, MoRD, Shri Alok Jawahar, Shri Raman Wadhwa, various thematic leads from DAY-NRLM, faculty members of NILERD were also present on this occasion.

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Pawan Singh Faujdar

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