How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas 2. By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro- irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), now known as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), aims to reduce poverty by enabling the rural poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, resulting in sustainable and diversified livelihood options. 2. Statement 1 is incorrect. NRLM does not directly focus on setting up large manufacturing industries or agribusiness centres. Its approach is bottom-up, focusing on mobilizing communities and fostering micro-enterprises. 3. Statement 2 is correct. The cornerstone of NRLM's strategy is community mobilization, organizing the rural poor (particularly women) into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and strengthening these institutions. It provides support through capacity building, skill development, access to credit, and market linkages to enhance their livelihoods. 4. Statement 3 is incorrect. While NRLM supports agriculture-related livelihoods, it does not operate by supplying agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets, or micro-irrigation equipment free of cost. Such direct input subsidies usually fall under different agricultural development schemes. NRLM focuses on collectivization, financial inclusion, and skill building for farmers and related activities.