On November 24, 2023, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), through the Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance inclusive development and social justice for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs).
The MoU was signed by Sri V. Apparao, CEO DWBDNC, MoSJE, and Sri T. K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoRD.
The partnership aims to unlock new opportunities for DNT communities by: onboarding DNT Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into NRLM Village Organizations (VOs), Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), and livelihood value chains; providing capacity building, credit linkages, and diversified livelihood opportunities; ensuring coordination between DWBDNC and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) for sustained support; and strengthening convergence with national missions to create equitable development pathways.
Over the next three years, more than 5,000 DNT SHGs formed under DWBDNC will be assimilated into the DAY-NRLM framework. A unique feature of this collaboration is the introduction of a dedicated cadre – DNT Sakhi. Each Sakhi will support about 30 families organized into three SHGs.
DWBDNC is committed to creating and nurturing DNT SHGs for a year. NRLM is committed to nurturing DNT households beyond the initial year, for the next 3–5 years.
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Key Entities Referenced
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): A national program by the Ministry of Rural Development aimed at poverty reduction through building strong institutions of the poor.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE): The central ministry responsible for the welfare and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, including De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DNTs).
Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC): A board under the MoSJE specifically dedicated to the development and welfare of De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): Agreement between MoSJE-DWBDNC and MoRD-DAY NRLM to advance inclusive development and social justice for marginalized communities.
De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs): The specific communities targeted for empowerment through this initiative.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
MoSJE–DWBDNC and MoRD–DAY NRLM Sign
Landmark MoU to Empower De-Notified,
Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)
Posted On: 24 NOV 2025 8:52PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), through the Development and Welfare
Board for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), and the Ministry of
Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods
Mission (DAY-NRLM), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance inclusive
development and social justice for historically marginalized communities.
The MoU was signed by Sri V. Apparao, CEO DWBDNC, MoSJE, and Sri T. K. Anil Kumar,
Additional Secretary, MoRD, marking a significant step toward integrating DNT Self-Help Groups
(SHGs) into the DAY-NRLM ecosystem.
For generations, DNT communities have faced social exclusion, limited access to finance, and
barriers to livelihoods. This partnership seeks to unlock new opportunities by:
Onboarding DNT SHGs into NRLM Village Organizations (VOs), Cluster Level Federations
(CLFs), and livelihood value chains.
Providing capacity building, credit linkages, and diversified livelihood opportunities.
Ensuring coordination between DWBDNC and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) for
sustained support.
Strengthening convergence with national missions to create equitable development pathways.
Over the next three years, more than 5,000 DNT SHGs formed under DWBDNC will be assimilated
into the DAY-NRLM framework, gaining access to its full range of services. A unique feature of this
collaboration is the introduction of a dedicated cadre — DNT Sakhi. Drawn from within the
community, each Sakhi will support about 30 families organized into three SHGs.
Sri V. Apparao, CEO DWBDNC, MoSJE, said: “DWBDNC is committed to creating and nurturing
DNT SHGs for a year. After 12 months of handholding, their onboarding into the NRLM ecosystem
will strengthen them further by providing access to credit, institutional support, and dedicated
guidance.”
Sri T. K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoRD, added: “The empowerment of marginalized
groups is a long journey that requires patience and persistence. NRLM is committed to nurturing
DNT households beyond the initial year, for the next 3–5 years, to help them come out of poverty and
build sustainable livelihoods.”Officials emphasized that this MoU is not just an agreement but a commitment to dignity, opportunity,
and empowerment. It represents a shared vision to connect every DNT household to sustainable
institutions of development and self-reliance. Together, DWBDNC and DAY-NRLM look forward to
a journey defined by trust, cooperation, and transformative outcomes for DNT families across India.
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