Conscious of the issues of slums and poverty, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has channelized its efforts in promoting equitable growth in urban areas through Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). The Mission addresses major social challenges of urbanization & economic growth such as urban poverty, unemployment and social exclusion through five key components: Social Mobilization and Institution Development (SM&ID), Employment through Skills Training & Placement (EST&P), Self-Employment Programme (SEP), Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) and Scheme of Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH).
Read about Jairam, one of the beneficiaries of this effort:
Jairam Oraon of Morabadi, Ranchi, belonging to a poor and marginalised family, lost his father at very young age. His family of 6 members had to live a tough life, and he had to quit school after matriculation so as to make a living. He was unable to get a job without adequate qualification or any technical know-how.
Through an advertisement on a public hoarding, he came to know about skilling provided under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). He contacted the DAY-NULM office and was counselled based on his interest to opt for Automotive Repair Course. He took the training programme and post completion of the course, he was placed at Maruti Suzuki Ltd. He was offered a monthly salary of Rs.7,500 in addition to other benefits. Today he is happy managing his family and expresses his gratitude towards DAY-NULM. Jairam says that ‘Such efforts of government are improving the skills of youth and adding value to their lives’.
