NABARD-funded 15-day Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP) on bead décor and accessories making concluded in Khonsa Block, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. Implemented by Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) through BMMU Khonsa, the programme trained SHG members from April 21, 2026. Training covered technical skills, business planning, enterprise management, and marketing. Programme aims to empower rural women, preserve traditional Tirap-Longding district bead craft culture, and strengthen rural economy through women-led micro enterprises.

The MEDP represents NABARD's targeted approach to rural women empowerment through skill-based entrepreneurship. Unlike generic livelihood programmes, this initiative strategically combines cultural preservation with economic development by focusing on traditional bead craft of Tirap and Longding districts. The programme's comprehensive structure—technical training, business development, exposure visits, and credit linkage—reflects NABARD's evolved understanding that sustainable rural enterprises require both skill and business acumen. The timing aligns with NABARD's FY 2026-27 focus on women-led micro enterprises under revised guidelines. ArSRLM's implementation through BMMU (Block Mission Management Unit) demonstrates the three-tier structure of National Rural Livelihoods Mission. The inclusion of credit linkage sessions directly supports NABARD's SHG-Bank Linkage Programme objectives. This model addresses key challenges: skill gaps in rural areas, market linkages for traditional crafts, and women's limited access to formal credit. The programme's design—from hands-on training to market exposure—creates a complete value chain for bead craft enterprises. Success metrics will likely include number of enterprises established, credit uptake rates, and income generation levels, aligning with NABARD's Annual Report 2025-26 emphasis on measurable outcomes in rural development programmes.