Lucknow, Nov. 1 -- The Risk Mitigation Fund, operated through the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission, is emerging as a source of financial support for rural families in need during difficult times. Through the government's sustained efforts over the past few years, the fund has provided more than Rs 415 crore to 36,330 Village Organizations.
Arun Kumar, Mission Director of the State Rural Livelihoods Mission, said here on Sunday that the Risk Mitigation Fund provides significant relief to rural families during emergencies.
Its objective is to extend financial assistance not only to members of Self-Help Groups affected by unforeseen disasters and incidents, but also to non-group members residing in the respective village panchay...