Register with us
About Gender Samvaad

With over 60 million women mobilised as part of one of India’s largest livelihoods programmes, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) holds great promise for advancing women’s socio-economic empowerment by organising them into self-help groups (SHGs) and federations of the rural poor. These platforms not only facilitate financial opportunities and livelihood support services for women but have also become an extended arm of governance, enabling them to demand accountability from and build linkages with mainstream institutions. They also embody the stories of hundreds of thousands of women – stories of hope, resilience, raising voices, achieving redress, and many best practices on how institutions of poor women can ensure access to their rights and entitlements.

 

Launch of Gender Samvaad

As part of the ongoing Amrut Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, Gender Samvaad was launched on April 16, 2021 with around 1400 participants including rural women, state representatives, CSOs and academia from across India. The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry comprising Shri. Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development; Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development; and Joint Secretary, NRLM, Smt. Nita Kejrewal. Community resource persons, who are women SHG members from various states, were also invited to share their experience of overcoming several barriers to improve their lives and livelihoods. The theme for the inaugural session was "Gender Transformative Rural Livelihoods". 

WHAT’S NEW

Watch out this space for more!
Fifth Gender Samvaad

Gender Samvaad is a joint attempt between Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM and IWWAGE to create a common platform for generating greater awareness

Click Here to Watch the Video
Fourth Gender Samvaad

The theme of this event was significance of community based strategies for addressing Gender-Based Violence under DAY-NRLM

Click Here to Watch the Video
EVENTS
Addressing Gender-Based Violence through DAY-NRLM: Fifth Gender Samvaad

On September 22, 2023, the Fourth Gender Samvaad, a joint initiative by DAY-NRLM and IWWAGE, brought together thousands of participants to discuss strategies for addressing gender-based violence and empowering women across rural India. The event featured insightful discussions, community stories, and expert perspectives on creating gender-responsive institutions. Key government officials emphasized the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration, while community leaders shared their experiences in tackling pressing gender issues. The Samvaad underscored the need for innovative solutions and sustainable local approaches.

 

Spotlight on Gender Interventions: Fourth Gender Samvaad

On September 22, 2023, the Fourth Gender Samvaad, a joint initiative by DAY-NRLM and IWWAGE, brought together thousands of participants to discuss strategies for addressing gender-based violence and empowering women across rural India. The event featured insightful discussions, community stories, and expert perspectives on creating gender-responsive institutions. Key government officials emphasized the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration, while community leaders shared their experiences in tackling pressing gender issues. The Samvaad underscored the need for innovative solutions and sustainable local approaches.

 

Third Gender Samvaad: Food & Nutrition Security

The Third Gender Samvaad, held on March 11, 2022, focused on food and nutrition security through the lens of gender. Co-organised by IWWAGE & DAY-NRLM, the event brought together experts and practitioners to discuss initiatives undertaken by State Rural Livelihoods Missions and Self-Help Group members to promote food security and gender equity. The dialogue emphasised the importance of gender-sensitive approaches in ensuring equitable access to food within households. It also explored the role of nutrition gardens, public distribution systems, and inter-departmental convergence in achieving better health outcomes for rural communities.

 

Second Gender Samvaad: Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Held on July 2, 2021, the Second Gender Samvaad focused on how States have responded to the challenges posed by the second wave of the pandemic. The event highlighted best practices from State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) in leveraging the collective strength of women’s groups to ensure access to essential services, health information, food, and work opportunities during COVID-19 recovery efforts. It also emphasized the role of women as community resource persons in supporting their families and villages. The dialogue brought together officials and women leaders from Bihar, Kerala, and Meghalaya to share insights on pandemic resilience.

 

Launch of Gender Samvaad: Gender Transformative Rural Livelihoods

As part of the Amrut Mahotsav celebrations marking 75 years of Indian Independence, Gender Samvaad was launched on April 16, 2021, with over 1,400 participants, including rural women, state representatives, CSOs, and academics from across the country. The event spotlighted transformative changes in rural livelihoods through a gender lens, with senior officials from the Ministry of Rural Development and women SHG members sharing stories of resilience and hope. The session included the release of a compendium of case studies documenting success stories and the launch of a short film showcasing gender interventions by IWWAGE and DAY-NRLM.