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 Baljeet, one of the beneficiaries of this effort:
Baljeet Kaur a resilient young girl from Chandigarh did not let her hearing impairment come in the way of her grit and determination to chase her dreams.
Her dream was to work in the hotel industry, but her family’s weak economic condition was a constraint in taking up a course in hotel management. She kept her dreams alive by constantly looking out for opportunities. Then, she came to know of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) as part of Skill India Mission.
She undertook the course in ‘Tourism & Hospitality’ under Chandigarh ULB and successfully completed the course. She got an opportunity to serve in a hotel at Chandigarh.
Today Baljeet earns about Rs 9,000 per month. She is a proud daughter of her parents and a successful employee of Lemon Tree Chandigarh.
She is grateful to DAY-NULM for providing her the opportunity to fulfil her dreams.
