NRLM Self-Help Group in Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh

Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.

Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

20.2% of enterprises in Anjaw are women-owned. 82.6% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹7,934 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 20.2% India 23.6%
  • 82.6% India 79.4%
  • ₹7,934 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Anjaw

80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Anjaw, which ranks 18 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women in the labour force at 64.5%, women's freedom of movement at 60.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.2%.