NULM (National Urban Livelihoods Mission), now known as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), is a centrally sponsored scheme in India launched on September 23, 2013. It is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and aims to reduce poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households by enabling access to self-employment and skilled wage employment.

Key Components of DAY-NULM

The mission operates through six major components:

1. Social Mobilization & Institutional Development (SM&ID): Organizes urban poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and federations.
2. Employment through Skill Training & Placement (EST&P): Provides market-oriented skill training to enhance employability.
3. Self-Employment Programme (SEP): Financial assistance for micro-enterprises.
4. Loan Limits: Up to ?2 lakh (individuals) and ?10 lakh (groups)
5. Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV): Facilitates access to vending spaces, credit, and social security.
6. Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH): Provides permanent shelters with essential facilities.
7. Capacity Building & Training (CB&T): Strengthens capacity of Urban Local Bodies and mission staff.

Implementation and Funding

1. Funding Pattern: 60:40 (Centre:State) and 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan states
2. Eligibility: Urban poor households (income up to ?2 lakh per year in some states)
3. Governance: Implemented through SULM and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)

For more information, visit the official DAY-NULM portal .