Itanagar, Jan 8: The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) commenced the Regional Workshop on Annual Action Plan (AAP) for FY 2025-26, focusing on non-farm livelihoods, at the State Banquet Hall. Itanagar. The three-day workshop, being held from January 8-10, brings together state mission director and chief executive officer along with the senior officials from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim and Mizoram State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) to deliberate on strategies and pathways for strengthening Non-Farm livelihoods under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and prepare budget allocations for the upcoming financial year. 
The workshop includes discussions on comprehensive planning, progress reviews, and enhanced monitoring systems with a particular focus on fostering sustainable non-farm enterprises. A key highlight of the event is the emphasis on initiatives such as "Lakhpati Didi," which aim to empower rural women and enable them to achieve substantial and sustainable income growth. 
Speaking at the inaugural program, Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, shared the vision for FY 2025-26. She emphasised the critical role of non-farm livelihoods in transforming rural economies and empowering communities.
Dr. Sonal Swaroop, Secretary (Rural Development & Panchayati Raj), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighted the potential of ArSRLM in creating vibrant non-farm enterprises and bolstering entrepreneurship for rural development. She emphasized the importance of leveraging local resources and capacities to build scalable and sustainable rural enterprises within Arunachal Pradesh. 
The inaugural session included a presentation by Rajib Lochan Pathak, Consultant (SFURTI), Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship on "Viable Business Models and Employment Creation." The session explored innovative approaches for scaling up non-farm livelihoods and creating sustainable rural employment opportunities. 
Organised by ArSRLM the workshop provides a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among SRLMs in the Northeast. It aligns regional efforts with national priorities under DAY-NRLM fostering impactful and inclusive rural development. 

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