Maharashtra Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM)

Why this scheme matters now

Maharashtra Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) is a Employment initiative targeting Maharashtra. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) in Maharashtra is aimed at reducing poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities Applications are routed through the official portal, so save the link for reference.

Maharashtra residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.

📌 About This Scheme

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) in Maharashtra is aimed at reducing poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities. The mission recognizes that the urban poor, including street vendors and the homeless, face unique challenges in a rapidly urbanizing state like Maharashtra. One of its key components is 'Social Mobilization and Institution Development', which organizes the urban poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to create a support system. The 'Employment through Skills Training and Placement' (EST&P) component provides free vocational training to urban youth in high-demand sectors like IT, hospitality, and healthcare. Furthermore, the 'Self-Employment Programme' (SEP) provides interest subvention on bank loans for individuals and groups to set up micro-enterprises. A unique aspect of the urban mission is its focus on 'Support to Urban Street Vendors', which includes providing them with vending zones and identity cards to prevent harassment. Additionally, the scheme funds the construction and operation of 'Shelters for Urban Homeless', ensuring that the most destitute members of society have a safe place to stay with access to basic amenities. By providing a combination of financial credit, skill upgrades, and social security, the Maharashtra Urban Livelihood Mission strives to integrate the urban poor into the formal economy. It creates a path for daily wage earners to become entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to the overall economic growth of the cities and improving the quality of life for millions living in urban slums.

📄 Required Documents

• ✓Aadhaar Card
• ✓Voter ID
• ✓BPL Certificate / Income Certificate
• ✓Bank Account Details
• ✓Residence Proof in Urban Local Body
• ✓Educational Certificates (for skill training)

🛠️ How to Apply