MoRD & MSDE Sign MoU to Skill and Empower Rural Women SHGs

Current Context: The MoU between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was signed on 25 June 2025 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

Key Highlights:

Purpose: To empower women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through structured skilling, entrepreneurship development, and market-aligned livelihood interventions.
Target: Nearly 10 crore women across 91 lakh SHGs under DAY-NRLM.
Vision Alignment: Supports the Lakhpati Didi Mission, with a future milestone of creating “Millionaire Didis”.
Training Channels: Includes ITIs, RSETIs, Jan Shikshan Sansthans, and NIESBUD.
Digital Certification: Through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
Monitoring: A Joint Review Committee will oversee quarterly progress.
Duration: Valid for three years.

The ceremony was attended by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, and MoS (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary, along with senior officials from both ministries.

Question:

Q.1 The MoU signed between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 25 June 2025 aims to benefit women associated with which of the following groups?
a) Mahila Mandals
b) Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
c) Anganwadi Workers
d) Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)

Answer: b) The MoU specifically targets women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the DAY-NRLM scheme.