Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
17.5% of enterprises in Patna are women-owned. 78% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹15,704 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 48.3%, while it lags on women in the labour force at 18.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.6%.