Consider the following statement in the context of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
1. It is a centrally sponsored programme that aims at eliminating rural poverty through promotion of multiple livelihoods for the rural poor households across the country.
2. The Union Cabinet has approved a special package worth Rs. 820 crore for Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for a period of five years till 2023-24.
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Only 1
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is correct:
· DAY-NRLM is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to reduce rural poverty through promotion of sustainable livelihoods for the rural poor.
· Statement 2 is incorrect:
· The Rs. 820 crore package was actually approved for Jammu & Kashmir only, not for both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Information Booster:
· DAY-NRLM aims to mobilize 9–10 crore rural poor households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
· The scheme promotes financial inclusion, livelihood diversification, and institutional support.
· It works in a demand-driven, community-led mode through State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs).
· Rural women SHGs are the primary target group.
· The mission also supports skill training and placement under sub-components like DDU-GKY.
Additional Knowledge:
· The mission was rebranded in 2015 as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana in memory of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
· Jammu & Kashmir received 100% central assistance under this scheme due to its Union Territory status.
· Ladakh, as a separate UT, is not covered under the ₹820 crore package approved in 2020.
· DAY-NRLM complements other rural development schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY-G, and NSAP.