North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]

The North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] was established in 2012 which is a Rs. 683 crore multilateral project backed by the World Bank. The project is under the Ministry of Northeastern Regional Development (DoNER). The North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] is conducted in 11 districts and is scheduled for 5 years.

North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] - Districts Covered

• Lunglei and Aizawl in Mizoram
• Tuensang and Peren in Nagaland
• West and South Sikkim
• North and West Tripura, Khowai, Sepahijala, and Unakoti

The project will involve approximately 300,000 households in 1,645 62-block villages in four states. This project focuses on bundled growth through the value chain in collaboration with professional organisations.

North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] Aim

The purpose of this project is to improve the lives of rural people, unemployed youngsters of the regions, the disadvantaged lot, and especially women, in four northeastern states.

North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] Objectives

The following are the key objectives of the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] -

• To establish a sustainable community organisation centred on the Women's Support Group (SHG), the Men's and Women's Youth Group (YG), and the Community Development Group (CDG).
• Self-help groups are informal groups of people, that are generally self-managed and peer-controlled, who form a community to frame ways to improve their lives.
• It also aims to enhance the financial position and economic livelihood of people.
• This project encourages self-governance, thorough functioning, and strategic planning, with integrity and responsibility.
• Build community agency partnerships for natural resource management, market collaboration, microfinance, and sectoral business services.

North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] Significance and Outcome

• The lives of approximately 18 lakh residents are influenced by The North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] by the creation of shared assets worth approximately 136 crore rupees.
• The project has trained 10462 boys and girls on a variety of specialised skills through skill development and education and currently employs a total of 5494 people.
• The project has empowered the poor in rural areas and lives about 300,000 households in 1,645 villages out of 58 development blocks in 11 districts of four northeastern states.
• Activities carried out by the Community Development Group include wasteland reclamation, dam construction, plantations, horticultural projects, hydrogen-based village electrification, solar provision, agriculture, livestock, health, and sanitation water needs.
• Includes spring water harvesting to reduce the amount.
• The self-sufficiency development of self-help groups (SHGs) has increased along with the family income.
• Women are becoming more knowledgeable, expressive, and demonstrating better leadership skills.
• The community emerges actively through participation in the development process and acceptance of personal responsibilities.
• SHG leaders are growing wherein one has been elected as the Cabinet Minister of the Tripura State Parliament, and many are Panchayati leaders.

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The North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP], released by the Ministry of Development of the North-East Region in 2012, is a great initiative that is funded by the world bank. It has transformed many lives and given them the financial freedom to work. Cultivated in 11 districts in North-East India it aims to assist the unprivileged, disadvantaged, youth, and women.

FAQs on North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]

Q.1. What are the main components of the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]?

The development goal of the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] is to improve the rural life of participating northeastern countries, especially for women, unemployed youth, and the most disadvantaged. The project consists of five components:

• Social empowerment
• Economic empowerment
• Partnership development
• Project management
• Livelihood and value chain development

Q.2. What is the nature of assistance that is provided by the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]?

Financial support is provided by the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP] through the International Development Association (IDA). This is a World Bank-funded program.

Q.3. Who can apply for the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]?

Women in the north-eastern region, SHG members, and unemployed youth can apply for the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP].

Q.4. How can one sign up for the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]?

To apply for the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP], you must fill in the application and submit it to the District Project Management Unit / Block Project Facilitation Team office in the prescribed format.

Q.5. Where can I complete the application form for the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP]?

For enrolling yourself in the North East Rural Livelihood Project [NERLP], you need to fill out the application form that is available online on the official website.