The committee examined proposals under the Non‑Farm Livelihoods component of a national rural development mission.
Incubator partners include premier academic institutions that will guide enterprises on formalisation, digital adoption, and scaling up.
A merit‑based Challenge Fund will allocate resources to the most promising businesses.
State Incubation Cells will be set up to institutionalise ongoing support within each state’s rural livelihood mission.
Four new incubator programs will partner with the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Management to provide mentorship and financial planning.
The initiative targets more than 600 high‑potential rural enterprises, offering help with business strategy, technology adoption, and market access.
It is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission’s goal to create millions of Lakhpati Didi – women earning a lakh rupees annually.
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