Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
13.8% of enterprises in West Karbi Anglong are women-owned. 68.9% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹53,009 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 31% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 24 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 28.4%. On women in the labour force at 45% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in West Karbi Anglong are in the West Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.