The conclave held under DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission) was focused on strengthening Gender-Responsive Community Institutions (GRCI). 

• DAY-NRLM is the flagship program under MoRD for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions of the poor, particularly women. 
  • DAY-NRLM programme also recognises violence against women and girls as a major hindrance towards achieving their individual and social development.

About GRCI

• Gender-responsiveness means paying attention to the unique needs of females by valuing their perspectives, understanding developmental differences between girls and boys, and thereby empowering girls and women (UNICEF). 
• Although there is no official definition, GRCI generally refers to the community institutions employing gender considerations to influence the design, implementation and results of policies. 
  • Example, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Village Organizations (Vos), Cluster Level Federations, Women-Led Organisations (WLO), etc.  

Role of GRCI

• Gender-sensitive society: They raise awareness around risks to the rights of women and girls, ensure effective implementation of women centric policies and demand accountability.
• Inclusive development: Such organisations are critical in providing essential services to women, girls, and other marginalized groups. 
• Better response to crisis: They can also play a key role in supporting community outreach and ensuring no one is left behind in humanitarian response.