(a) whether the Government has been facilitating 400 intensive blocks across the country, under the
National Rural Livelihoods Mission; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and its implementation status thereof, State-wiseso far?
(a) whether the Government has been facilitating 400 intensive blocks across the country, under the
National Rural Livelihoods Mission; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and its implementation status thereof, State-wiseso far?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN ‘ADITYA’)
(a) to (b) Under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), 565 blocks have been identified as intensive
blocks out of which implementation has commenced in 407 blocks. The following activities have been taken so far:-
(i) Implementation architecture has been established.
(ii) Social mobilization process has been initiated and women Self Help Groups and village level Self Help
Group Federations (village organizations) are promoted.
(iii) Community Investment Fund support is provided.
(iv) Self Help Groups are facilitated to access bank credit.
A statement indicating State-wise NRLM coverage of Intensive Blocks is annexed.