Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
A high-level delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit to India on 6 November 2025 to study the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana â National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Summary
The Ethiopian delegation's study of DAY-NRLM, which ended in New Delhi on 6 November 2025, included representatives from nine regions, one city administration and two key sectors of Ethiopia; the wrap-up session was attended by Ethiopia's Deputy Ambassador Molalign Asfaw, World Bank representatives and DAY-NRLM Director Rajeshwari S. M. The delegates praised the mission's community-based approach and its 'sakhis', community facilitators, and both countries agreed to deepen cooperation on women's livelihoods. DAY-NRLM, run by the Ministry of Rural Development, was created by restructuring the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and was renamed from NRLM with effect from 29 March 2016.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Government of Ethiopia delegation
- Concluded
- 6 Nov 2025
- Studied
- DAY-NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development
- Delegation
- 9 regions, 1 city administration, 2 sectors
- Origin
- Restructured from SGSY
- Renamed DAY-NRLM
- 29 March 2016
Practice MCQs 3 questions
A high-level delegation from which country concluded a week-long visit to India in November 2025 to study DAY-NRLM?
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Correct answer: B â Ethiopia
A delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit focused on DAY-NRLM on 6 November 2025.
The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (now DAY-NRLM), studied by an Ethiopian delegation in November 2025, was created by restructuring which earlier scheme?
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Correct answer: D â Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
NRLM was launched by restructuring the erstwhile Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY).
In which year was the National Rural Livelihoods Mission renamed Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana â National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
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Correct answer: C â 2016
The Ministry of Rural Development renamed NRLM as DAY-NRLM with effect from 29 March 2016.