Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
32.7% of enterprises in Guntur are women-owned. 75% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹53,208 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Guntur, which ranks 3 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 39.7%, women's freedom of movement at 36.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Guntur are in the Guntur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Guntur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.