Deendayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana
Title: Empowering the Marginalized: Deendayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana Introduction: In an effort to eradicate poverty and uplift the most vulnerable sections of society, the Government of India introduced the Deendayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana (DAY). Named after the eminent philosopher and political thinker Deendayal Upadhyaya, this ambitious scheme is designed to ensure "Antyodaya" or the upliftment of the last person in the line. Objective: The primary objective of the Deendayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana is to alleviate poverty by empowering the poorest of the poor through skill development, livelihood generation, and social mobilization. The scheme particularly focuses on rural areas, where poverty often persists in its most acute form. Key Components: National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM): DAY is an integral part of the NRLM, aiming to organize the rural poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and support them in developing sustainable livelihoods. This empower...