NRLM Self-Help Group in Hojai, Assam

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

Hojai, Assam · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

13.2% of enterprises in Hojai are women-owned. 72.3% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹5,490 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 13.2% India 23.6%
  • 72.3% India 79.4%
  • ₹5,490 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Hojai

70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Hojai, which ranks 32 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 88.8%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 31.3% and women's freedom of movement at 28.3%.