This learning note series documents field experiences and emerging insights from five states in India: Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka on the selection of Extremely Vulnerable Households (EVHHs). It reflects a joint effort of the respective State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs), State Project Management Units (PMUs), and the BRAC team working together to strengthen inclusive and responsive systems for reaching the poorest of the poor.