Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar conferred the National Awards on Best Performing Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
- Total 34 SHGs were awarded a cash award of Rs. 1,00,000 along with a commemoration and a certificate of appreciation.
- Tomar also launched the NRLM Best Practices Compendium and Self Help Group products catalogues. The compendium of 24 select Best Practices under DAY-NRLM will facilitate cross-learning from successful implementation and innovation among the State Missions.
- A catalogue of SHG products was also released which has a range of products made by the SHGs like handmade products, displaying various traditional arts, handlooms – silk and cotton fabrics, applique works etc., handicrafts – wood and clay products, jute items, tribal jewelry, food products, furniture, leather products etc. with the contact numbers of the SHGs and the price range.
