How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?<br/>1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas.<br/>2. By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing skill development.<br/>3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. NRLM does not aim to set up a large number of new manufacturing industries or agribusiness centres by itself. Its focus is social mobilization, financial inclusion and livelihood support, not direct industrial creation. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. NRLM primarily works by organizing and strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs), federations, and promoting skill development, capacity building and livelihood enhancement. Verdict: Correct.

3. Free supply of seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment is not the core design of NRLM. These are input-subsidy type measures, whereas NRLM is an institutional and livelihood mission. Verdict: Incorrect.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.