Established under NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, AIC‑RMP supports rural and semi‑urban entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and funding.
UMED, under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY‑NRLM), has been implemented in Maharashtra since 2011.
The mission aims to uplift poor and vulnerable rural families through sustainable livelihoods.
It operates across 34 districts, 351 blocks, and all Gram Panchayats, improving the lives of over 7.1 million families.
UMED strengthens Self‑Help Groups (SHGs), village organizations, and producer groups by providing financial services, skill development, entrepreneurship support, and access to government schemes.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is the Government of India’s flagship rural poverty-reduction programme implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. It mobilizes rural poor households—especially women—into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations, strengthening their collective voice, financial inclusion, and decision-making capacity. The mission supports access to bank credit, skills, enterprise development, sustainable self-employment, and skilled wage-employment opportunities to improve household incomes and livelihoods. In Maharashtra, DAY-NRLM is implemented through the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission, popularly known as UMED.
Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP), established in 1982 as a charitable trust, is a leading leadership development and capacity-building institution working with elected representatives, social workers, institutions, entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporates, and youth. Headquartered in Thane and operating nationally through offices in Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi, RMP has trained over 60,000 stakeholders and conducts research, public-awareness initiatives, and programmes addressing social, rural, governance, and entrepreneurship challenges. RMP holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and has strategic partnerships with institutions including YASHADA, HIPA, NSDC, and Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti. Through initiatives such as the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership and the RMP Knowledge Excellence Centre, it advances democratic leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and large-scale training programmes.
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
It promotes world‑class Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, Start‑ups, and Self‑Employment Initiatives across technology‑driven sectors.
Promote Innovation
Encourage creativity and research nationwide
Develop Entrepreneurship
Empower youth to start their own ventures
Establish Incubation Centres
Provide mentorship and funding to new start‑ups
Scale‑up Support
Strengthen established incubation centres with additional funding
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, works to promote village development and poverty eradication.
Its goal is to improve living standards and boost economic growth in rural areas.
MGNREGA
Provides 100 days of guaranteed employment to rural citizens
PMAY
Offers free housing to poor families
PMGSY
Connects villages with all‑weather roads
