NRLM Self-Help Group in Hailakandi, Assam

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

Hailakandi, Assam · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

1.6% of enterprises in Hailakandi are women-owned. 78% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹17,354 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 1.6% India 23.6%
  • 78% India 79%
  • ₹17,354 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Hailakandi

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Hailakandi, which ranks 35 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 42.1%, women's freedom of movement at 32.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 62.2%.