Celebrating Excellence: MoHUA's Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam Event
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | "Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam" |
| Organized By | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Date | 18th July 2024 |
| Purpose | To felicitate best performers under PM SVANidhi Yojana and DAY-NULM and commemorate achievements of 2023-24. |
| Attendees | Shri Manohar Lal (Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs), Shri Tokhan Sahu (Minister of State), Shri Anurag Jain (Secretary, MoHUA), senior officials, state government representatives, and beneficiaries. |
| Awards | PRAISE and SPARK awards for exemplary contributions in implementing PM SVANidhi and DAY-NULM initiatives. |
| Panel Discussions | 1. Role of Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Poverty Alleviation (DAY-NULM). 2. Creating Inclusive Spaces for Street Vendors in City Planning and Exploring Financial Partnerships (PM SVANidhi). |
| PM SVANidhi Scheme | Launched on June 1, 2020. Provides collateral-free loans up to ₹80,000, 7% interest subsidy, and cashback up to ₹1,200 per year for digital transactions. |
| PM SVANidhi Achievements | As of July 17, 2024: 86 Lakh loans disbursed, amounting to INR 11,680 Crores, benefiting 65 Lakh street vendors. |
| DAY-NULM | Launched on September 24, 2013. Aims to reduce urban poverty, provide self-employment opportunities, and build shelters for the homeless. |
| DAY-NULM Achievements | Empowered 98 lakh urban poor households, created 38 lakh livelihoods, and built 2,000 permanent shelters for the urban homeless. |