The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), launched by the Government of India, is a flagship programme aimed at alleviating poverty through promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas. The mission focuses on creating an inclusive framework that enables rural households, especially women, to access gainful employment, financial services, and skill development. NRLM primarily targets rural poor families and works to empower them by organizing them into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other community-based institutions, thereby enhancing social cohesion and economic self-reliance. The mission also emphasizes building capacities, facilitating credit linkages, and promoting entrepreneurship to ensure a long-term reduction in rural poverty. By fostering an ecosystem of community institutions and providing necessary support services, NRLM aims to address structural vulnerabilities and create avenues for sustainable livelihood practices in rural India. Women empowerment is a central focus of NRLM, as it recognizes the crucial role women play in driving household welfare, community development, and economic growth. Through the formation of women-led SHGs, NRLM provides a platform where rural women can collectively save, access microcredit, and make decisions about income generation activities.