NULM

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) service of Dibrugarh Municipality Corporation aims to reduce urban poverty by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to the urban poor.
It focuses on skill development, self-employment, and social empowerment of economically weaker sections through various government-supported initiatives.

Objectives of the Service

• Provide skill training and employment opportunities to urban poor citizens.
• Promote self-employment through financial assistance and entrepreneurship support.
• Organize urban poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for collective development.
• Facilitate access to affordable credit through banks and financial institutions.
• Support urban homeless through shelters and rehabilitation programs.
• Encourage women empowerment and inclusive urban livelihood development.

Key Features in Dibrugarh

• Establishment of SHGs and Area Level Federations for community-driven progress.
• Implementation of skill training programs under the Employment through Skills Training & Placement (EST&P) component.
• Financial assistance for setting up micro-enterprises under the Self-Employment Programme (SEP).
• Management of shelters for urban homeless (SUH) with basic facilities.
• Regular awareness and capacity-building workshops for beneficiaries.
• Collaboration with NGOs, training agencies, and banks for effective implementation.

Benefits to Citizens

• Improved access to livelihood and self-employment opportunities.
• Enhanced income generation and reduction of urban poverty.
• Empowerment of women and marginalized groups through collective action.
• Better social security and living conditions for the urban poor.
• A more inclusive and economically resilient Dibrugarh community.