NRLM Self-Help Group in Majuli, Assam

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

Majuli, Assam · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

36.5% of enterprises in Majuli are women-owned. 68.3% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹16,559 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.

  • 36.5% India 23.6%
  • 68.3% India 79.4%
  • ₹16,559 India ₹25,996

Youth opportunity in Majuli

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Majuli, which ranks 16 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 83.7%. On women in the labour force at 52% and women's freedom of movement at 40.2%, it sits close to the national mark.