The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the functioning of SHGs—the backbone of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) and addressing this will help the income-generating activities of SHGs.

17. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the functioning of SHGs—the backbone of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) and addressing this will help the income-generating activities of SHGs. (250 words, 15 marks)