Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gurugram-based Veddis Foundation to support setting up of effective governance systems under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), the ministry said in a press release .

• The MoU will also strengthen state capacities, establish innovative models and implement the national strategy for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and SHG convergence.
• The partnership is for three years and is non-financial in nature. The MoU was signed by joint secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Nita Kejrewal from MoRD, and Murugan Vasudevan, CEO, Veddis Foundation.