Ministry of Rural Development Showcases Women-Led Rural Enterprises at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) , through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) , is participating in the Side Event Exhibition at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, on 8 and 9 July 2026 , showcasing women-led rural enterprises from across India under India's BRICS Chairship. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Annapurna Devi, Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of India , and Smt. Savitri Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Government of India .
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is participating in the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
- 02The exhibition was held on 8 and 9 July 2026, during India's BRICS Chairship.
- 03Ms. Annapurna Devi, Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of India, inaugurated the exhibition.
- 04Smt. Savitri Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Government of India, was also present at the inauguration.
- 05The exhibition showcased women-led rural enterprises from across India.
- 06The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
- 07India is hosting the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting under its Chairship.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting is a standalone event, but actually it is part of India's BRICS Chairship.
- Most people think that the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a new initiative, but actually it is an existing program of the Ministry of Rural Development.
Current-affairs link
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a key component of the Government's efforts to promote rural livelihoods and women's empowerment, building on initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of women-led rural enterprises in India's economic development, especially under the BRICS Chairship.
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Which ministry is participating in the Side Event Exhibition at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting?
- A.Ministry of Rural Development
- B.Ministry of External Affairs
- C.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- D.Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Rural Development is participating in the exhibition, showcasing women-led rural enterprises under India's BRICS Chairship.
Who inaugurated the exhibition at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting?
- A.Ms. Annapurna Devi, Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development
- B.Smt. Savitri Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State for Women and Child Development
- C.Ms. Smriti Irani, Hon'ble Minister for Textiles
- D.Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon'ble Minister for Health
Ms. Annapurna Devi inaugurated the exhibition as part of India's BRICS Chairship.
At which location was the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting held?
- A.Kochi, Kerala
- B.Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- C.Ernakulam, Tamil Nadu
- D.Trivandrum, Andhra Pradesh
The BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting was held in Kochi, Kerala.
Consider the following statements regarding Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): 1. The Ministry of Rural Development is participating in the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting. 2. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Annapurna Devi, Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of India. 3. The DAY-NRLM has been active since 2020. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
Statement 1 is correct because the text mentions that MoRD is participating in the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting. Statement 2 is correct as it is directly mentioned in the text. However, Statement 3 is incorrect because there is no mention of the year DAY-NRLM was established.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Ministry of Rural Development is participating in the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting. Statement-II: This participation is under India's BRICS Chairship. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement 2 correctly explains why Statement 1 is true. The text explicitly mentions that the participation of MoRD in the meeting is under India's BRICS Chairship.