Work can be insecure
Many urban households rely on informal or low-paid work with limited access to formal credit, skills development or social-security support.1
Case study
National Urban Livelihoods Mission
Supporting urban households, self-employment, skills, shelters and street vendors.
- DAY-NULM Current name of the national mission 1
- 6 areas Institutions, skills, jobs, enterprises, shelters and vendors 2
- Local office Executive Officer is listed as Mirik’s nodal officer 4
Overview
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) works to reduce poverty and vulnerability among urban poor households through sustainable self-employment and skilled wage-employment opportunities.
The mission also supports grassroots institutions of the urban poor, shelters for people experiencing homelessness and measures for street vendors, including access to vending spaces, credit, skills and social-security linkages.
Why it matters
Street vendors need legitimate space
Vendors are an important part of the urban economy but can face barriers to safe vending locations, finance and essential services.3
Homelessness needs more than a bed
The mission framework calls for shelters with essential services, combined with pathways toward health, identity, work and social support.1
What the project covers
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Community institutions
Building and strengthening grassroots organisations of urban poor households, including women’s self-help groups and federations.2
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Skills and employment
Training and support intended to improve access to skilled wage employment and livelihood opportunities.2
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Self-employment and enterprises
Support for micro-enterprises and self-employment through programme components and financial inclusion.2
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Street-vendor support
Vendor surveys, vending plans and links to credit, skills and social security are set out in the national guidance.3
Timeline
- Done
National Urban Livelihoods Mission begins
The urban livelihoods mission was introduced to support sustainable livelihoods for urban poor households.1
- Done
DAY-NULM identity adopted
The mission became part of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Urban Livelihoods Mission.1
- Now
Local programme coordination
Mirik lists the Executive Officer as the nodal officer for this scheme.4
Challenges
- Local programme data has not been published
No current Mirik figures for self-help groups, training placements, loans, shelters or vendor support have been published on this website. They should be added when verified by the office.
What this means for you
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Ask the Municipality Office about the current local contact point for livelihood, training or vendor support.
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Street vendors can ask about local vending arrangements, identification and available support schemes.
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If you are facing a municipal service issue affecting your work or neighbourhood, send a grievance with the location.
Report a problem
Sources
- 1 DAY-NULM, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: mission objectives
- 2 DAY-NULM: component guidelines and programme resources
- 3 DAY-NULM: Support to Urban Street Vendors operational guidelines
- 4 Mirik Municipality: National Urban Livelihoods Mission overview
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