A two-day national workshop convened in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from February 15-16, 2024, in pursuit of urban livelihoods empowerment under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized the event, which drew participation from approximately 150 delegates representing diverse sectors and regions across the nation.
The workshop provided a robust platform for high-level discussions and deliberations on emerging trends and opportunities in urban livelihoods, with a special emphasis on enhancing resilience and empowerment for women in urban settings throughout India.
Among the attendees were State Mission Directors of the State Urban Livelihoods Mission, senior officials from MoHUA and the Jharkhand state government, representatives from UNDP India, leading sector experts, as well as delegates from research institutions, start-ups, philanthropic organizations, and donor bodies.
The event featured a series of panel discussions addressing key themes such as enabling strategies for promoting women-led urban livelihoods, exploring emerging sectors and enterprise types including climate, services, retail, and manufacturing.
Deliberations centered on topics like the Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) and the pivotal role of philanthropic efforts in addressing urban poverty through innovative financial investments and identifying priority areas for intervention.
A pivotal aspect of the workshop was the sharing of best practices among states concerning women-led urban livelihoods and economic empowerment.
This exchange facilitated peer learning and the potential replication of successful models across different regions. Noteworthy was the introduction of the concept of urban care models by Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary of MoHUA, emphasizing the importance of integrating care infrastructure and services into urban planning to foster environments conducive to the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Speaking at the event, Isabelle, Resident Representative of UNDP India, highlighted the significance of initiatives like DAY-NULM in advancing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities. She highlighted the critical role of national and state urban livelihood missions in ensuring inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban development, particularly for marginalized communities and women.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, on September 24, 2013.
The mission aims to uplift urban poor households by providing access to gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.
It seeks to enhance livelihoods sustainably by establishing grassroots-level institutions while also addressing housing and livelihood concerns of urban homeless and street vendors.
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