MoSJE–DWBDNC and MoRD–DAY NRLM Sign Landmark MoU to Empower De‑Notified, Nomadic and Semi‑Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), through the Development and Welfare Board for De‑Notified, Nomadic and Semi‑Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY‑NRLM), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance inclusive development and social justice for historically marginalized communities.

For generations, DNT communities have faced social exclusion, limited access to finance, and barriers to livelihoods. This partnership seeks to unlock new opportunities by:

  • Onboarding DNT SHGs into NRLM Village Organizations (VOs), Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), and livelihood value chains.
  • Providing capacity building, credit linkages, and diversified livelihood opportunities.
  • Ensuring coordination between DWBDNC and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) for sustained support.
  • Strengthening convergence with national missions to create equitable development pathways.

Over the next three years, more than 5,000 DNT SHGs formed under DWBDNC will be assimilated into the DAY‑NRLM framework, gaining access to its full range of services. A unique feature of this collaboration is the introduction of a dedicated cadre — DNT Sakhi. Drawn from within the community, each Sakhi will support about 30 families organized into three SHGs.

Officials emphasized that this MoU is not just an agreement but a commitment to dignity, opportunity, and empowerment. It represents a shared vision to connect every DNT household to sustainable institutions of development and self‑reliance. Together, DWBDNC and DAY‑NRLM look forward to a journey defined by trust, cooperation, and transformative outcomes for DNT families across India.

PIB

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