August 22, 2026 2:33 PM
Empowered Committee Reviews Proposals to Accelerate Growth of Women-led Rural Enterprises
The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by Rural Development Secretary Rohit Kansal, reviewed proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to strengthen and scale up women-led rural enterprises. The proposals aim to create a pathway for small-scale self-help group (SHG) enterprises to transition into higher-order, growth-oriented businesses. Joint Secretaries (Rural Livelih...


