Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure
22.4% of enterprises in Sitamarhi are women-owned. 79% of women have their own bank account, close to the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹13,309 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 71% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sitamarhi, which ranks 26 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 15.4%. On women's freedom of movement at 43.4% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NRLM Self-Help Group in Sitamarhi are in the Sitamarhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sitamarhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.