National Rural Livelihood Mission — Mains Questions

Analyze the paradigm shift from Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) to National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in India's approach to rural poverty alleviation. Discuss the key innovations and their impact on sustainable development.

Examine the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under NRLM in promoting financial inclusion and women empowerment in rural India. Critically assess the challenges and suggest measures for improvement.

Evaluate the institutional architecture of NRLM implementation from national to grassroots level. How does this structure ensure effective service delivery and community ownership?