- DAY-NULM plays a pivotal role in poverty alleviation and skill development in urban areas. - Empowerment of women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) fosters financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship. - Urban livelihoods schemes require scaling up to address the unique challenges of rapid urbanization and informal labor. **Introduction** An editorial evaluation of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) scheme, emphasizing its significance in uplifting women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and tackling urban poverty. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - DAY-NULM plays a pivotal role in poverty alleviation and skill development in urban areas. - Empowerment of women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) fosters financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship. - Urban livelihoods schemes require scaling up to address the unique challenges of rapid urbanization and informal labor.