**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Rural Development organised a special visit for tribal and PVTG women Self Help Group members to Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 10, 2026. This event aimed to strengthen social inclusion and celebrate women-led development. Over 150 SHG members participated in this initiative, which was part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Purpose:**
* To strengthen social inclusion and celebrate women-led development.
* To provide a special visit for women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) belonging to Tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
* **Organizers and Program:**
* Organised by the Ministry of Rural Development.
* Held under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
* **Participants:**
* Over 150 SHG "Didis" from diverse Tribal and PVTG communities across multiple States and Union Territories.
* Participants represented different geographies, cultures, and languages.
* **Date and Location:**
* Date: March 10, 2026.
* Location: Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
* **Context of Visit:**
* The visit was organised following an invitation from the Office of the President of India.
* Amrit Udyan was open for special category visitors from February 3 to March 31, 2026.
* March 10 was specifically designated for Women and Tribal Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
* **Significance of the Day:**
* Recognised the important role of women's collectives in strengthening grassroots democracy, financial inclusion, and community leadership.
* **Activities during the Visit:**
* Walked through the floral landscapes of Amrit Udyan.
* Visited India Gate, experiencing its cultural and historical significance.
* **Outcomes and Objectives:**
* Reflected the spirit of India's unity in diversity.
* Highlighted the collective strength of women's institutions nurtured under DAY-NRLM.
* Fostered a spirit of solidarity, mutual learning, and shared aspiration among SHG members.
* Underscored the Ministry of Rural Development's commitment to social inclusion, women's empowerment, and recognition of cultural richness and diversity.
* Strengthened a sense of dignity, belonging, and national integration.
* **Acknowledgements:**
* The Ministry of Rural Development expressed appreciation to the President's Secretariat, State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs), State Coordinators, Liaison Officers, and all officials involved in the successful conduct of the visit.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tribal and PVTG Women Self Help Group Members**
* **Impact:** Experienced their first visit to the national capital and iconic national spaces, fostering pride, joy, and a deepened connection to shared heritage. Engaged in mutual learning and exchange of experiences regarding livelihoods, institutions, and social initiatives. Gained recognition for their contributions to grassroots democracy, financial inclusion, and community leadership. Benefited from increased social inclusion and empowerment.
* **Action Required:** To continue leveraging the learning and solidarity gained from the visit to further strengthen their collective efforts and contributions.
**Ministry of Rural Development**
* **Impact:** Successfully executed an initiative reinforcing its commitment to social inclusion, women's empowerment, and celebrating cultural diversity. Highlighted the effectiveness of DAY-NRLM in nurturing women's institutions.
* **Action Required:** To continue organising similar initiatives that promote social inclusion and recognise the contributions of grassroots women's collectives.
**President's Secretariat**
* **Impact:** Facilitated a significant event by opening Amrit Udyan for special category visitors, contributing to the recognition of women's empowerment and diversity.
* **Action Required:** To continue supporting and hosting such events that align with the objectives of social inclusion and national integration.
**State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and Coordinators**
* **Impact:** Played a crucial role in the smooth and successful conduct of the visit, contributing to its positive outcomes.
* **Action Required:** To continue coordinating and facilitating such impactful events for SHG members.
Key Entities Referenced
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): A key scheme under which the visit was organized, focusing on strengthening livelihoods and women's empowerment.
Ministry of Rural Development: The organizing ministry that facilitated the visit, emphasizing social inclusion and women-led development.
Tribal communities and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): The specific demographic groups of women SHG members who participated in the visit.
Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan: The specific location of the visit, a significant national space opened for special visitors.
Self Help Groups (SHGs): The primary organizational units of the women participants, highlighting their collective strength and grassroots democracy.
Ministry of Rural Development
Advancing Social Inclusion and Unity in Diversity:
Tribal and PVTG SHG Women Visit Amrit Udyan
at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 8:33PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step towards strengthening social inclusion and celebrating women-led development, the
Ministry of Rural Development organised a special visit for women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs)
belonging to Tribal communities and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) to Amrit Udyan at
Rashtrapati Bhavan on 10 March 2026 under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Over 150 SHG Didis from some of the remotest regions of the country, representing diverse Tribal and
PVTG communities across multiple States and Union Territories, participated in the visit. Bringing
together women from different geographies, cultures, and languages, the initiative reflected the spirit of
India’s unity in diversity while highlighting the collective strength of women’s institutions nurtured under
DAY-NRLM.
The visit was organised following an invitation from the Office of the President of India, which opened
Amrit Udyan for special category visitors from 3 February to 31 March 2026. Notably, 10 March was
designated for Women and Tribal Women Self Help Groups(SHG), recognising the important role played
by women’s collectives in strengthening grassroots democracy, financial inclusion, and community
leadership.For many of the visiting Self Help Groups(SHG) members, the experience marked their first visit to the
national capital and to one of the country’s most iconic national spaces. As they walked through the
vibrant floral landscapes of Amrit Udyan, the Didis brought with them the colours of India’s rural
diversity, resilience, and aspirations.
En route to the gardens, the Self Help Groups(SHG) members also visited India Gate, experiencing the
cultural and historical significance of one of the nation’s most prominent memorials. The visit filled the
participants with pride and joy, further deepening their sense of connection with the nation’s shared
heritage.
The interaction among Self Help Groups(SHG) members from different parts of the country fostered a
spirit of solidarity, mutual learning, and shared aspiration. Women from diverse communities exchanged
experiences from their livelihoods, institutions, and social initiatives, reflecting how grassroots collectives
can bring together people from different backgrounds to work towards common goals.
This initiative underscores the Ministry of Rural Development’s continued commitment to social
inclusion, women’s empowerment, and recognition of the cultural richness and diversity of Tribal
communities. By bringing together Self Help Groups(SHG) women from across India in such nationally
significant spaces, the programme also celebrates the idea of unity in diversity and strengthens a sense of
dignity, belonging, and national integration.
The Ministry of Rural Development expressed its appreciation to the President’s Secretariat, State Rural
Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs), State Coordinators, Liaison Officers, and all officials whose coordinated
efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the visit.
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