Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
26.6% of enterprises in Kamrup are women-owned. 79.3% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹66,555 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kamrup, which ranks 4 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 34.7% and women's freedom of movement at 34.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.9%, it sits close to the national mark.