What is DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods?
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2014, is the urban counterpart of the DAY-NRLM (rural) and the largest urban poverty alleviation programme in India. DAY-NULM operates across 4,372+ cities and statutory towns and has 7 components: (1) Social Mobilisation & Institution Development (SHG formation, Area Level Federations) with ₹10,000 revolving fund per SHG; (2) Capacity Building & Training; (3) Employment through Skill Training & Placement (EST&P) — short-term skill courses + placement assistance; (4) Self-Employment Programme (SEP) — Mudra-style loans at 7% interest + interest subvention; (5) Support to Urban Street Vendors (PM-SVANidhi linkage — institutional credit, vending zones, social security, skills); (6) Scheme of Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH); (7) Innovative & Special Projects. As of 2026, 9+ lakh urban SHGs are functional with 90+ lakh women members; 12 lakh+ urban poor have been skilled and placed in jobs; 1+ crore Mudra-linked self-employment loans disbursed.
DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | DAY-NULM 2026 — Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | SHG ₹10K revolving fund + 7% self-employment loan + free skill training + street vendor support |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nulm.gov.in |
Benefits of DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods
SHG ₹10K revolving fund + 7% self-employment loan + free skill training + street vendor support
Who is Eligible for DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods?
- ✓Urban poor — resident of any of 4,372+ statutory towns and cities in India
- ✓Annual family income below the state-specific BPL threshold (typically ₹3 lakh/year)
- ✓For SHG: Women age 18+ — minimum 10 women members per SHG (70% must be urban poor)
- ✓For Self-Employment Loan: aged 18+ with viable business plan; SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Women/Disabled priority
- ✓For Street Vendor: must have valid Certificate of Vending (CoV) or be in process of CoV via Town Vending Committee
- ✓For SUH (Shelter): urban homeless / migrant labourer with no permanent residence in the city
Documents Required for DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods
How to Apply for DAY-NULM Urban Livelihoods Online?
- 1Visit your City Livelihood Centre (CLC) or Urban Local Body (Municipal Corporation/Council) office
- 2Identify yourself as 'urban poor' — show Aadhaar, income certificate or BPL ration card
- 3Choose the DAY-NULM component you need: SHG formation, Self-Employment Loan, Skill Training, Street Vendor support, or Shelter
- 4For SHG (women): Join an existing SHG or form a new one with 10+ women (70% urban poor) — register at City Mission Management Unit (CMMU). Receive ₹10,000 revolving fund per SHG after 6 months of regular savings
- 5For Self-Employment Loan (SEP): Submit business plan + project cost. Eligible for ₹2 lakh (individual) to ₹10 lakh (group of 5+) at 7% interest with interest subvention
- 6For Skill Training (EST&P): Choose from 200+ short-term courses (90-day to 1-year duration). Free training + ₹1,500 stipend during training + placement assistance
- 7For Street Vendor: Get Certificate of Vending (CoV) from Town Vending Committee. Link to PM-SVANidhi for ₹10,000-₹50,000 loan + social security registration
- 8For Shelter (SUH): Visit nearest Shelter for Urban Homeless (24x7 free shelter, meals, healthcare for homeless) — at least 1 SUH in every city with 1 lakh+ population
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on nulm.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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