Question: Shehri Samridhi Utsav focusing on Urban Livelihoods was organized by which of the following Ministry?
(a)Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Shehri Samridhi Utsav, focusing on urban livelihoods was organised all over the country by Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, from 1st -15th February 2019.
- The event aims at extending the outreach of National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to the poorest of the poor and the most vulnerable, showcase its initiatives and facilitate access of SHG members to the other government schemes.
- Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) aims to uplift the poor folks by enhancing sustainable livelihood opportunities through skill development.
- Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana integrates National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) (urban component of the mission implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty alleviation) and National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (rural component of the mission implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development).
Links:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187582
https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/deen-dayal-antyodaya-yojana
https://www.india.gov.in/national-rural-livelihoods-mission-ministry-rural-development