SHGS MAPPED ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS - 28th July 2026 - Ministry of Rural Development - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Rural Development
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development on 28th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of SHG Digital Mapping under DAY-NRLM
The Ministry of Rural Development has provided an update on the digital integration of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). As reported by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on July 28, 2026, the initiative focuses on leveraging technology to monitor and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Key Data Points and Metrics:
- Coverage: A total of 10.05 crore rural households and 92 lakh women SHGs have been mapped on the DAY-NRLM digital platform.
- Financial Disbursement: The total credit disbursement to SHGs stands at Rs. 13,41,852.66 crores.
- Monitoring Systems: Financial linkages and credit access are tracked via the SHG Bank Linkage Portal, which captures real-time data on bank credit accessed by these groups.
Digital Infrastructure and Implementation: A dedicated mobile application has been launched to manage the profiles of rural entrepreneurs and their enterprises. This application facilitates data entry and is used by stakeholders to support the planning, monitoring, and overall strengthening of the DAY-NRLM framework. The Ministry also conducts training for stakeholders to ensure the effective operation of these digital tools.
Official Reference Information:
- Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi.
- Release ID: 2290661
- Reporting Official: Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development.