India’s Rural Models and Development Diplomacy

India’s flagship National Rural Livelihood Mission, now known as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), has evolved from a domestic poverty alleviation programme into a cornerstone of its development diplomacy, specifically influencing rural policies across the Global South.

Scale and Impact of DAY-NRLM in India

Expanding Reach and Participation

  • By mid-2025, the mission had expanded to 742 districts, reaching over 100 million rural households and mobilising more than 9 million Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
  • This large-scale mobilisation reflects the programme’s ability to penetrate deeply into rural India.

Financial Inclusion and Women’s Empowerment

  • Over 50 million women have accessed ....
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