The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2013, aims to reduce urban poverty by creating sustainable livelihoods for the urban poor through self-employment and wage employment opportunities. NULM also focuses on providing shelters for the urban homeless, supporting street vendors, and enhancing financial inclusion for urban poor households. The mission has been implemented across various cities in India to promote social inclusion and poverty alleviation.