Livelihood Initiatives through NRLM in Kalyana Karnataka: Social Work Perspective

This study examines the impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in Kalyana Karnataka, with a focus on livelihood initiatives and their social implications. Through a social work perspective, it examines how NRLM's interventions have empowered rural women and marginalised communities. The study highlights NRLM's efforts in promoting entrepreneurship, skill development, and financial inclusion among rural women. It also explores the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and community institutions in enhancing social capital and promoting collective action. The findings suggest that NRLM's initiatives have made significant contributions to improving livelihoods, increasing incomes, and enhancing the social status of rural women. The study concludes that NRLM's approach to livelihood promotion, combined with social mobilisation and capacity building, offers a promising model for sustainable rural development. The study's insights can inform policy and practice in rural development, social work, and livelihood promotion, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India's rural development goals.