What is Government Schemes for Urban Poor?
Historical Background
Key Points
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Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) aims to reduce poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.
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DAY-NULM has two components: Self Employment Programme (SEP) and Employment through Skills Training and Placement (ESTP). SEP provides financial assistance for setting up individual micro-enterprises or group enterprises.
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ESTP focuses on providing skill training to the urban poor to enhance their employability and facilitate their placement in jobs.
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U) aims to provide affordable housing to all urban poor by 2022 (extended to 2024). It has four verticals: In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR), Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), and Beneficiary-led Construction (BLC).
Visual Insights
Comparison of Key Government Schemes for Urban Poor
Comparison table highlighting the key features of different government schemes aimed at improving the lives of the urban poor.
| Scheme | Objective | Target Beneficiaries | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAY-NULM | Reduce poverty and vulnerability by enabling access to self-employment and skilled wage employment. | Urban poor households | Skill development, self-employment opportunities, access to credit. |
| PMAY-U | Provide affordable housing to all urban poor. | EWS, LIG, MIG | In-situ slum redevelopment, credit-linked subsidy, affordable housing in partnership, beneficiary-led construction. |
| PM SVANidhi | Provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors. | Street vendors | Collateral-free loans, incentives for digital transactions, regular repayment. |
Recent Real-World Examples
1 examplesIllustrated in 1 real-world examples from Feb 2026 to Feb 2026
Source Topic
Delhi Government to Redevelop Slum Clusters for Improved Living Conditions
Social IssuesUPSC Relevance
Frequently Asked Questions
61. What are the key provisions of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)?
DAY-NULM aims to reduce poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households. Its key provisions are:
- •Enabling access to gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.
- •Self Employment Programme (SEP): Financial assistance for individual or group micro-enterprises.
- •Employment through Skills Training and Placement (ESTP): Skill training to enhance employability and facilitate job placement.
Exam Tip
Remember the two main components: SEP (Self Employment Programme) and ESTP (Employment through Skills Training and Placement).
